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African agricultural trade has yet to reach its potential, despite progress over the last decade. The continent continues to face issues including the lack of regional integration, inadequate infrastructure, and high trading costs—all recently exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. However, the Jan. 1 implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) offers unprecedented opportunities […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program

IFPRI under the USAID-funded project, EIBC, is organizing a technical workshop to mobilize various actors’ efforts, support Egypt's MALR, consolidate and mainstream existing digital services in Egypt supporting farmers. Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office

As countries develop national plans for food systems transformation, serious efforts are needed to mobilize the financial resources for design, implementation, and M&E. Ethiopia’s national plan, developed through Ethiopia’s UNFSS process, offers a valuable example of the evidence-based plans, investments, and activities that will require funding. This case will inform discussion of CGIAR work, developed […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program