May 5, 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa – In a landmark event held at the Radisson Hotel, Johannesburg, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) officially launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) and adopted the Kampala Declaration, marking a major milestone in the continent’s pursuit of agricultural transformation.
The high-level launch brought together ministers of agriculture, development partners, regional economic communities, civil society, farmer organisations, women and youth networks, and private sector representatives.
Key highlights:
New strategic blueprint: The CAADP 2026–2035 strategy focuses on six strategic objectives, including food security, climate resilience, inclusive growth, and agro-industrialisation.
Unified commitment: Officials from AU Member States and development partners called for bold reforms, improved intra-African trade, and increased investments in smallholder farmers.
Voices from the field: Farmer leaders, including Ms. Elizabeth Nsimadala (EAFF), emphasized the importance of meaningful farmer inclusion, transparency, and local ownership in policy implementation.
Science and innovation front and centre: The AARIEI Knowledge Institutions, led by FARA, pledged continued support for evidence-based planning, technology adoption, and scaling of innovations.
The launch signals the start of a transformative decade for African agriculture, driven by collective leadership, shared accountability, and a firm commitment to inclusive development.
The full CAADP Strategy and the Kampala Declaration will soon be available in English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Swahili.
Media Contact:
Benjamin Abugri (FARA) – babugri@faraafrica.org
Daniel Obloni Kweistu (FARA) – dkweitsu@faraafrica.org
Bridget Kakuwa (CCARDESA) – bkakuwa@ccardesa.org
Alida Nadinga (CORAF) – a.nadinga@coraf.org
Ben Ilakut (ASARECA) – b.ilakut@asareca.org
Grace Musimami (AFAAS) – Gmusimami@afaas-africa.org
