Health
Laying foundation for digital revolution in Africa’s food systems
The Africa Agriculture Status Report says digital technologies will address inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability
Trade
Intra-African trade provides an opportunity for inclusive economic growth
Women’s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits
Economic Development
Inclusion of Women and Land Rights as an avenue to accelerate the AfCFTA
Collective action in the form of women’s groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land
Economic Development
Transforming4Trade
Working with local governments to change lives for the better
Economic Development
‘Transforming4Trade’ will reshape African economies
Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
Youth
Market research is key to success for young entrepreneurs
Julie Kubia, Research Director, Africa Field Agents, Kenya
Youth
How we created Burundi’s first drone
A young innovator turns his newfound technology skills into a pioneering solution for farmers
Women’s empowerment
Empowering women through bee project in Angola
An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African nation.
Gender
Rwandan woman develops App to boost agriculture
The Smart Potato Greenhouse Technology app uses sensors to monitor soil quality and temperature and automates irrigation
Climate Change
Sustainable Future: Equipping young researchers, innovators to work for climate
Green alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
Economic Development
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts Africa
An opportunity to build resilient, inclusive Food Systems in Africa.
Environment
UNEP celebrates 50 years of solving the world's environmental challenges
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.
Climate Change
Bringing degraded African land back to life
How combining new technology and traditional knowledge harvests rain and restores land
Economic Development
Farmers in Malawi receive cash in one of the largest insurance payouts in Africa
WFP has paid more than 65,000 farming households in Malawi
Economic Development
Zimbabwean young farmers lead the charge in agriculture
New financing and land policies help to spark interest and innovation.
Economic empowerment
Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity
A conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.
Empowerment
Tackling one of Africa’s greatest enemies – drought
Susan Ojochide (from Nigeria) talks about her research that will help to alleviate food insecurity in semi-arid areas.
Empowerment
What’s in an African cabbage? A lot, says researcher
Sylvia Wairimu Maina (from Kenya) talks about her doctoral research on the nutritional benefits of the African cabbage.
Empowerment
Using Artificial Intelligence to transform agriculture in Africa
Fatoumata Thiam (from Senegal) talks about her groundbreaking research that assesses energy efficiency in irrigation networks.
Empowerment
Unlocking the true potential of ‘false banana'
Selamawit Araya Kidane (from Ethiopia) talks about her research on the nutritional benefits of the Enset plant.
Economic Development
Mario Mendes: What I learned from my fish farming in rural Angola
"I had to build trust with the community first" — Mr. Mendes, 35, owner of Frutos da Lagoa.
Cover Story
Africa’s food policy needs sharper teeth
Good intentions alone are not enough
Also
Reaching for new heights
Information and communications technology takes agriculture to a new level in Zimbabwe
Departments
Africa Wired
Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife
Departments
Africa Watch
Ethiopia plans Africa’s biggest dam
Also
Africa’s food policy needs sharper teeth
Good intentions alone are not enough
Also
What went wrong? Lessons from Malawi’s food crisis
Autocracy and aid dependency killed an agriculture success story
Web Feature
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
NEPAD at 10
‘A common vision for agriculture-led growth’
NEPAD adds value to Africa’s farming sector, says Glenn Denning
Also
Is Africa’s land up for grabs?
Foreign acquisitions: some opportunities, but many see threats
Cover Story
A harvest of hope for African farmers
Malawi subsidies stimulate a bumper crop
Also
Fighting African poverty, village by village
Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals
Also
Women push onto Africa’s agenda
NEPAD responds to advocates for women’s rights
NEPAD in action
Boosting African farm yields
More fertilizer, irrigation and other inputs are vital, says NEPAD
NEPAD in action
Is cassava Africa’s new staple food?
NEPAD promotes cassava farming to reduce hunger
Also
Africa starts a fishing ‘revolution’
NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability
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