Objectives
Promote Regional Integration
Accelerate AfCFTA Implementation in Agriculture
Transform agricultural value chains to encourage greater intra-African trade, agro-industrialization, and prosperity through regional market integration and cross-border agricultural processing hubs.
Stimulate Agricultural Employment
Generate economic growth through agricultural innovation, digital inclusion, and value addition, targeting 80-125 million decent jobs across Africa by 2037, with special focus on youth, women, and rural populations.
Strengthen Multi-Sectoral Partnerships
Foster ties between government officials, agribusiness leaders, financial institutions, farmer organizations, youth and women’s networks, and international development partners for inclusive agricultural development.
Scale Successful Agro-Innovations
Showcase and scale successful initiatives in agro-innovation, entrepreneurship, and climate-smart agriculture that create sustainable employment opportunities and build economic resilience.
