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Achieving the #KampalaDeclaration goals of boosting productivity, enhancing resilience, and promoting inclusive agrifood systems requires more than technology. Digital tools, AI, biotech, & precision ag must be paired with strong, adaptive institutions & policies for impact. For policymakers & decision-makers, the latest ATOR provides evidence-based guidance on how technology can be effectively integrated with governance & institutional strategies to advance the @_AfricanUnion’s #KampalaDeclaration & #Agenda2063. More: resakss.org/node/6931

Despite several external shocks, intra-African agricultural trade tripled between 2003 and 2023. However, Africa remains heavily dependent on food imports from the rest of the world. Increasing intra-African trade can be a coping strategy for global crises and supply chain disruptions. Policies that prioritize regional self-sufficiency should be pursued more actively, particularly within the framework of the @AfCFTA. Insights from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM): resakss.org/node/6930

Africa's agrifood systems stand at the cusp of a digital revolution. Satellite-driven drought forecasting & AI-powered pest detection can boost yields & cut losses, yet deployment remains limited. The latest #ATOR reveals the immense untapped potential, with insights to support the @_AfricanUnion's #KampalaDeclaration. 17th ATOR [Chap 3]: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Which African countries hold the greatest untapped potential for AI in agrifood systems? Our 17th Annual Trends & Outlook Report (#ATOR) identifies Zambia, Niger & South Sudan as highest UPI scorers—strong foundations & acute needs, yet minimal current adoption. For several @_AfricanUnion Member States there is “room to act” through targeted investments in alignment with the #KampalaDeclaration's call for context-specific solutions. 17th ATOR insights: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Rice sits at the heart of Africa’s food security challenge and opportunity. Driven by population growth, rising incomes, and urbanization, demand is projected to surge over the coming decades. Africa already imports around 15 million tons of rice annually, accounting for roughly 40% of continental consumption. By 2033, imports are projected to rise by 56%, positioning Africa as the world’s largest rice-importing region and accounting for 40% of global rice imports. Reversing this trend will require a decisive productivity push: improving water-use efficiency, expanding irrigation, scaling adoption of drought-resistant varieties, and strengthening aggregation, processing, and milling capacity to boost competitiveness and reduce import dependence. AATM Insights: resakss.org/sites/default/…

SPS Compliance and the CAADP Kampala Agenda! The fifth edition of @AKADEMIYA2063’s Kampala CAADP Series webinar will explore the policy implications of investing in sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems—and how these investments can be effectively integrated into the Kampala Agenda to drive agrifood system transformation. Organized in partnership with @USDAForeignAg, the session will present key findings and policy recommendations from AKADEMIYA2063’s latest study, alongside insights from @_AfricanUnion technical experts in animal and plant health, as well as food safety. 📅 Register to join us on May 21: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Learn more: akademiya2063.org/event.php?id=2… @TsitsiMak @USDA

The 17th Annual Trends and Outlook Report, “Moving the Technology Frontiers in African Agrifood Systems,” advances a systems perspective on innovation, emphasizing that the true technology frontier lies at the intersection of digital, biological, engineering, and ecological innovations with institutional reform, political learning, and accountable governance. From AI, digital agriculture, and biotechnology to mechanization, irrigation, value addition, and circular bio-based systems, the report demonstrates that Africa’s challenge is not a lack of promising technologies, but the need to adapt, govern, and scale them in ways that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and economically viable. Read the Foreword by H.E. @MosesVilakati @AU_DARBE and @DrOBadiane @AKADEMIYA2063 ://www.resakss.org/sites/default/files/2025_ator_individual_chapters/ATOR_2025_Foreword.pdf

The 17th #ATOR, identifies hundreds of digital tools with immediate & long-term potential for transforming agrifood systems. Digital farming, precision agriculture, remote sensing, AI, biotechnology & organizational innovations can reduce transaction costs, strengthen efficiency & support climate-smart productivity gains, while also enabling innovative complementary institutions & governmental processes. Learn more: shorturl.at/5JbVL

Achieving the #KampalaDeclaration goals of boosting productivity, enhancing resilience, and promoting inclusive agrifood systems, requires more than technology. Digital tools, AI, biotech, & precision ag must be paired with strong, adaptive institutions & policies for impact. For policymakers, the 17th #ATOR provides evidence-based guidance on how technology can be effectively integrated with governance & institutional strategies to advance the @_AfricanUnion Agenda 2063. More: resakss.org/node/6931

#ATOR As countries advance implementation of the @_AfricanUnion Kampala CAADP Declaration, lessons from Latin America highlight a key policy insight: agricultural transformation requires coordinated reforms across technology, institutions & governance, not isolated projects. Ahead of the @UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026, the 17th edition of the #ATOR provides evidence to guide system-wide transformation aligned with the #KampalaDeclaration & #Agenda2063. Explore the report: resakss.org/node/6931

As we mark #internationalworkersday and reflect on working conditions and workers’ rights, our research on mechanization reminds us that gender and youth inclusion in mechanization is not merely a question of fairness, it is essential to unlocking the full transformative potential of agrifood systems. Examples from #Morocco and #Ethiopia show how skill development in mechanization can boost youth employability, support rural industrialization, and the growth of service economies. ATOR Chapter6: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Africa still imports a large share of its fertilizers. This high dependence on imports, especially potash, creates vulnerability to supply‑chain disruptions during periods of conflict and amid trade restrictions imposed by key global exporters. Enhancing intra‑African trade could serve as an effective coping strategy to address external shocks and policy uncertainty. Correlation analysis in our #AATM2025 finds a positive relationship between fertilizer consumption, trade, and cereal yields. AATM: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Our latest ATOR documents agricultural water management technology cases across Africa. The analysis shows that technology adoption and impact are highly regionalized, with Eastern (47%) and Northern Africa (23%) leading in innovation uptake, while Central Africa (4%) remains underserved. The authors recommend regionally differentiated policies and investments led by RECs such as @SADC_News and @ceeac_eccas, with @AfDB_Group and @IFAD providing concessional finance aligned to regional needs. Learn more : resakss.org/sites/default/…

What would it take for African countries to fully reap the benefits of the @AfCFTA? Findings from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (#AATM) suggest that boosting regional trade requires better coordination of policies at regional and continental levels, particularly those that link productivity gains to market development. This includes combining investments in irrigation, transport, and storage with regulatory reforms that reduce trade barriers and support agro‑processing. AATM insights: resakss.org/node/6930

How can #AI revolutionize Africa’s food systems? On the heels of the launch of our 17th Annual Trends and Outlook Report, @AKADEMIYA2063’s @dr_racineLy sat down with @panagrimedia’s Busani Bafana (@maboys) to weigh in. “It is often less about the individual technologies and more about the enabling environment that countries create through policy, investment, and capacity-building that determines feasibility.” Full piece: panagrimedia.com/how-ai-can-rev…

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Advancing Africa's Transformation under Agenda 2063 @AKADEMIYA2063’s overarching mission is to build, across Africa, state-of-the-art technical capacity to support @_AfricanUnion Member States in achieving the core objectives of Agenda 2063—transforming national economies to drive growth and shared prosperity. Central to this ambition is a strong enabling environment for evidence-based decision-making. Our vision—an Africa with the expertise we need for the Africa we want—underscores the importance of high-quality data, analytics, and local expertise in designing and implementing effective policies. Visit our Agenda 2063 Portal: akademiya2063.org/agenda_2063_po… Revisit this conversation with our Executive Chairperson, @DrOBadiane, on @cnbcafrica: cnbcafrica.com/media/63025741…

Moving the technology frontiers in Africa’s agrifood systems! The 17th edition of our ATOR report demonstrates, across 19 chapters spanning #AI, digital agriculture, and biotechnology to mechanization, irrigation, value addition, and circular bio-based systems, that Africa’s challenge is not a lack of promising technologies, but the need to adapt, govern, and scale them in ways that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and economically viable. Policy Insights: resakss.org/node/6931

Latest insights on intra‑regional African trade! Analysis from our Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) shows that regional markets represent more reliable sources of food amid global supply chain disruptions occasioned by conflict and health-related shocks. The authors note that by streamlining customs procedures, reducing intra‑regional non‑tariff barriers, and addressing structural production gaps, African countries can leverage @AfCFTA to strengthen regional trade and significantly enhance food security across the continent. Learn more: resakss.org/sites/default/…

What are the reforms and resources needed for Africa to accelerate its agricultural transformation? Our latest #ATOR assesses how much African countries are investing, how strategically those investments are deployed, what outcomes they are producing, and how national R&D systems are equipped to deliver. Learn more: resakss.org/sites/default/…