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Food Security Outlook: African Union ten-year comprehensive agriculture programme (2026-2035) Food Security for African Countries is a priority for most African countries as the African Union Commission (AUC) has begun making giant strides towards creating a sustainable plan for the continent’s food sovereignty through the ten-year comprehensive agriculture programme (2026-2035). The African Union Commission (AUC) will host the Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP Summit in the Speke Resort Conference Centre in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, for three working days, 9th –11th January 2025. This Summit is supported by the Government of Uganda. The event is organized jointly by the African Union Commission, Department of Agriculture Rural Development Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) and African Union Development Agency- New Partnership African Development (AUDA-NEPAD). Dignitaries will deliver statements on the consideration of the Kampala Declaration, the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Ten-Year Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035); the draft Statute of Africa Food Safety Agency; and the report on the selection of the African Union Centres of Excellence for Research and Training in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystems Management. Learn more about summit objectives, key interventions for risk mamabagement and mitigation, download the draft CAADP Ten- Year Startegy and Action plan [2026-2035]; visit our website https://lnkd.in/dx-MFRdh #CAADP #Policy #AU #AfricanUnion #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange

Happy New Year! Here’s to another year of growth and collaboration. Your unwavering support over the years means more than words can express. Cheers to continuing our journey together in the New Year! #AfricanHarvesters #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems

World Bank Expert, Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, Proposes Solutions to Address Rising Food Prices in Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, recently hosted her 13th Annual Faculty of Agriculture lecture delivered by Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, Senior Agricultural Economist at the World Bank, titled "Militating Rising Food Prices: The Underlying Issues – A Close View of the Nigerian Food System." The lecture addressed the critical factors driving Nigeria’s food price crisis and outlined actionable strategies to create a sustainable and resilient food system. Dr. Oredipe identified key challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, restricted access to financing for farmers, weak food distribution channels, and the escalating effects of climate change on agricultural productivity. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he stated, “The rising cost of food in Nigeria is not just an economic concern; it is a pressing national security challenge that demands immediate and collective action.” Learn more about the strategies proposed by #DrAdetunjiOredipe to mitigate #Foodprices crises on our website https://lnkd.in/drPurA6K #Nigeria #FoodSecurity #foodpolicy #PressRelease

Season’s greetings! Wishing you a season of joy and a New Year of endless possibilities. Merry Christmas from all of us at African Harvesters #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #AfricanHarvesters #FoodSecurity

ILRI Vacancy: Research Associate – IITA Closing date: 13 November 2024 Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate on behalf of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to support the molecular characterization of gene-edited plants, including banana and yam. For more details on job requirements, eligibility criteria and mode of application, click the link https://lnkd.in/dr8jUGjK

Events: India to host 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists will be hosted in New Delhi, India from 2nd to 7th August, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced Tuesday. Agricultural economists and practitioners from 75 countries will participate in this conference, which is held every three years in a different country, Professor Ramesh Chand, economist-member of NITI Aayog, said yesterday. Learn more about the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists, click the link https://lnkd.in/dXH9NWZq #ICAE2024 #ICAE #agriculturaleconomist #India #FoodSecurity

Apply: Consultant - Senior Sprout Communications and Marketing - Kenya at Mercy Corps Mercy Corps AgriFin (MCAF) is seeking a Senior Sprout Communications and Marketing Consultant who will be the lead in day-to-day communications and marketing efforts related to the Sprout Platform. This consultancy requires an individual who will also think creatively about longer-term initiatives and ways to develop the Sprout Platform’s brand among its partners, online forums, and within the international development community. For more information on the job description, job roles, eligibility criteria and mode of application, click this link https://lnkd.in/dCVzudaN

Funding: U.S. Embassy Djibouti Reforestation Program Access $100,000 worth funding for Djibouti City reforestation program for your NFP organisation. Deadline: 15-Aug-2024 The U.S. Embassy Djibouti is pleased to announce that funding is available for reforestation efforts in Djibouti City. This notice of funding opportunity outlines the procedures for submitting requests for funding. U.S. Embassy Djibouti invites proposals from local organizations to combat climate change and urban heat in Djibouti City through reforestation and sustainable landscaping. Click to learn more about Eligibility criteria, Priority Program Areas, funding information https://lnkd.in/d9tSGWEn #Djibouti #ReforestationProgram #NGO #Funding #climatechange #Reforestation #mitigation #adaptation

Funding: Apply for Direct Aid Program (2024-25) Are you a not-for-profit -community groups, non-governmental organisations and other organisations engaging in development activities in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo? Apply for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) (2024-25) and receive up to AUD60,000 (or the USD equivalent). Deadline: 14-Jul-24 Learn more about eligibility criteria, thematic areas, and expenses and costs that cannot be funded through the DAP; click https://lnkd.in/dCCvJhdf #DirectAidProgram #DAP #Zimbabwe #Zambia #Malawi, #Congo #Funding #NGOfunding

Register to attend a day hydroponics training The Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency (PLASMIDA) and Flourish Hyfdrolab presents a hydroponics training for youths in Plateau State, Nigeria. The training will provide insight on urban farming, comparative advantage of the technology for women and youth and application. Kindly view flyer for more details on th training. Date: Friday 12th July 2024 Time: 9am prompt Venue: CSDA Hall by Westwood Park School, Rayfield road, Jos Eligibility Criteria Youth or women with interest in Agriculture Resident in Jos, Plateau state The event is supported by Distrifoods Nigeria, NASME National Plateau state chapter, Soiless Farmlab, Matalè Integrated Technology. cc Olu Awolowo Endurance Farmer Samson Ogbole Click to learn more https://lnkd.in/dZrNt_H3