IFPRI is pleased to participate in the Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), organized by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of Uganda on January 9 to 11, 2025.
The summit will focus on adopting the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Acton Plan for 2026-2035. This will set in motion a 10-year agenda for building strong and resilient Africa’s Agri-Food Systems on the continent for agricultural growth, transformation and improved livelihood across the continent. The proposed summit program will include meetings of Ministers in Charge of Agriculture Rural Development, water and Environment (ARDWE) and a Joint meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Agriculture, followed by the Summit of African Heads of State and Government.
Side Events
Evidence-Based Approaches to Strengthen Food Systems Transformation Across Africa | January 9, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30pm (EAT)
The side event will highlight the critical role of evidence-based policies and strategies in driving sustainable food systems transformation. Bringing together policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners, the session will focus on leveraging research insights and data-driven approaches to address pressing challenges such as food security, climate resilience, and equitable resource allocation. Through expert discussions and collaborative dialogue, the event aims to shape actionable policies that accelerate Africa’s progress toward sustainable agricultural and food systems.
- Convener: John M. Ulimwengu, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
The Margins of the Kampala CAADP Summit | January 10, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30pm (EAT) | Discussion Paper
This side event will showcase an innovative and interactive decision support tool (DST) that can be used by policymakers, development practitioners, donors, researchers, or anyone interested in identifying the most cost-effective agrifood policies to consider in achieving specified targets of different outcomes simultaneously.
- Opening and Welcoming Remarks: Steven Were Omamo, Director, Development Strategies and Governance (DSG), IFPRI
- Objectives, DST Demonstration, and Discussion: Samuel Benin, Acting, Director for Africa, IFPRI
