By the end of 2010, the agriculture development plans of 18 African countries had undergone a rigorous independent technical review and were being rolled out.
By Benita Nsabua on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 08:24
It is essential that policymakers and researchers have access to the latest food security research and policy tools in order to strengthen national and global capacity to respond effectively to food policy challenges. The Food Security Portal, facilitated by IFPRI, has launched a series of new beta tools designed to answer important research and policy questions, including how a country is affected by changes in the global prices of its export and import commodities.
Wed, 01/05/2011 - 19:39
According to Prof Richard Mkandawire, adviser at the Planning and Coordinating Agency of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (Nepad), the continent could develop a stronger beneficiated agricultural sector.
By Benita Nsabua on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 12:24
Dear Readers
This is just a brief note to reassure you that progress is being made on Non State Actor participation in CAADP.
The "Guidelines" are almost drafted and translation work has begun. These should be available by the end of January.
Mar 23 2011 - Mar 24 2011
Yaounde, Cameroon
Tue, 12/14/2010 - 15:21
While Africa's cities are growing exponentially, Africans are leaving rural areas in their droves because they can no longer make a living from farming. CNN's Catriona Davies speaks to Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong on NEPAD's response to this phenomenon.
Fri, 12/10/2010 - 08:31
Action Aid Nigeria (AAN), a right-based organisation that is committed to poverty eradication, recently in Abuja began a crucial process of getting the Federal Government to respect its pledge to implement CAADP.
Tue, 12/07/2010 - 11:37
This statement describes the key issues and outcomes of the Day as well as messages to the UNFCCC on how to take forward agriculture in the negotiations.
