Fri, 05/13/2011 - 14:55
The first fisheries Stakeholder Consultation Meeting was devoted to addressing the “rising importance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in fighting poverty and its crucial role for economic development in Africa with regard to climate change”.
May 12 2011 - May 13 2011
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tue, 05/10/2011 - 14:41
President Kikwete noted NEPAD’s technical leadership and support in implementation of various programmes including infrastructure as well as agriculture development through CAADP.
Tue, 05/03/2011 - 17:38
The aim this meeting is to strengthen and accelerate the fisheries and aquaculture sector in terms of their governance, management and adaptability to climate change.
By Benita Nsabua on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 15:34
As the G20 meetings move forward, the issue of rising food prices and threatened food security remains a top priority. The Food Security Portal, facilitated by IFPRI, has launched a new feature on its homepage designed to track the research that is informing this important discussion. Learn more at the Food Security Portal Food for Thought blog.
Wed, 03/30/2011 - 16:54
The seventh Partnership Platform meeting of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP- PP) has ended in Yaoundé, Cameroon with a call on AU member states to work towards the realization of the CAADP goals.
By Benita Nsabua on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 20:04
By Zachary Ochieng
The 7th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform meeting came to a close in Yaounde with a call on AU member states to increase funding for agriculture to boost food security and reduce poverty levels on the continent. A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting urged for the prioritization of the agricultural sector given that it is the main employer of the youth and women in Africa.
