FANRPAN is actively participating in the African Union’s Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035, taking place from January 9th to 11th, 2025, at the Speke Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda.
The summit, themed “Sustainable and Resilient Agrifood Systems for a Healthy and Prosperous Africa,” brings together Heads of State, government officials, and key stakeholders to deliberate on protocols, strategies, and logistics for implementing the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan over the next decade.
FANRPAN’s CEO, Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila, contributed to the side event titled “Advancing Agricultural Transformation through Inclusive and Resilient Food Systems.” He emphasized the necessity of dedicated budgetary frameworks, member state ownership, grassroots policy advocacy, and robust partnerships between state and non-state actors. Dr. Madzivhandila highlighted the critical roles of women and youth in driving Africa’s agricultural transformation.
The summit’s objectives include endorsing the draft Kampala CAADP Declaration, which outlines a vision for transforming Africa’s agrifood systems from 2026 to 2035, and approving the Ten-Year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan detailing the means to achieve these goals.
FANRPAN remains committed to supporting evidence-based solutions that address Africa’s agricultural challenges, promoting economic growth, food security, and resilience across the continent. The organization’s active involvement in this summit underscores its dedication to advancing Africa’s agrifood systems transformation agenda.