Francine Picard

2 months ago | farmingfirst.org | Francine Picard

The adoption of the Kampala Declaration by African Heads of States and Government marks an important moment in the continent’s journey toward resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems. Framed by the African Union’s Agenda 2063, this declaration weaves together ambitions for prosperity, equity and ecological balance. The Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) is central to achieving these goals, offering a clear roadmap for action.

May 5, 2023 | cgiar.org | David Laborde |Valeria Piñeiro |Lysiane Lefebvre |Francine Picard

OPEN ACCESS | CC-BY-4.0As 2022 came to a close, we attended the GIZ conference “A Year of Multiple Crises: Reflecting the impacts, policy responses and outlook for food security and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.” During the event, experts examined the global policy implications of the Russia-Ukraine war regarding food, fuel, and fertilizer, as well as the conflict’s global market disruptions and its particular impacts on African economies.