The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) commenced on the 9th of January in Kampala Uganda, kicking off 2025’s agricultural forums after the COP29 Azerbaijan Summit.
The Post Malabo CAADP Summit is expected to result in the adoption of a 10-year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035), and the draft Kampala CAADP Declaration. The first day introduced the 54 dignitaries from African nations, where they expressed the necessary measures to revive the continent from food shortage.
Frank Tumwabeze, Ugandan Minister for Agriculture and the African Union chairperson of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture emphasized the need to outline plans to transform Africa’s Agri-Food Systems.
“It Is by focusing on execution that we can make a meaningful impact on our continent and our people. This calls for advances in technological research and practices in building agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change and other agro-industrialization sectors.” Frank Tumwabeze said.
Women and youth involvement in the agriculture sector was a priority on the first day when dignitaries insisted on the importance of inclusivity when tackling the food crisis in Africa.
Ambassador Josefa Sacko, AU Commissioner for Agriculture said, “Inclusivity is a fundamental aspect of our approach we will ensure that women and the youth and marginalized groups have access to resources thereby facilitating their Equitable participation in the agri-food sector.”
Prime Minister Robinnah Nammanja echoed the Ambassador’s Josefa words and urged Africa to utilize its over 60% farming population to end the agricultural woes. She emphasized the need to actualize the 2063 continental initiative that aims to raise agricultural productivity.
The 2063 declaration also aims to increase public investment in agriculture and stimulate economic growth through agriculture-led development, thus helping African countries eliminate hunger and reduce poverty.
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