Malabo Montpellier Panel @MaMoPanel

RecipesforSuccess to achieve the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! In #Zambia, the Rural Electrification (@RuralZambia) Master Plan used grid extension, solar home systems, and mini-hydro solutions, tripling rural electrification by 2017. In #SouthAfrica, the Integrated National Electrification Programme expanded access to 80,000+ households, boosting employment, particularly for women. More #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci… @Ministryenergyz @GovernmentZA

Bridging the digital gap in rural areas is key to inclusive development. Investments in broadband and telecom infrastructure, combined with sector liberalization, can expand access and improve affordability and innovation. In #Senegal, the Universal Telecommunication Service Development Fund (FDSUT) is working to expand ICT access in underserved areas. The fund has also enabled innovations such as DARAL Technologies, which provides livestock traceability through SMS-based tracking. More #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci… @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration

#RecipesforSuccess to advance inclusivity and equitable livelihoods! Elevating irrigation development should be a long-term investment priority for smallholder agricultural development. Multiple-use water systems can provide affordable water for domestic use, agriculture, and rural enterprise. In #Niger, a multi-use water project helped 60% of beneficiary households to increase their food consumption from an average of 1.3 meals to 3.0 meals per day, with 93% reporting income increases, averaging US$ 117 per farming season. In #Ethiopia, the Participatory Small-Scale Irrigation Development Programme developed 116 schemes using a participatory approach, reaching over 311,000 people. Beneficiary households doubled their average crop yields and revenues. More #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci… @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration

Poor availability of reliable transport, energy, and digital infrastructure are critical barriers to economic transformation in rural economies. Governments need to focus on supportive and last-mile infrastructure. In #Rwanda, the National Feeder Roads Development Program upgraded roads in 21 districts, contributing to increased employment and incomes and reduced travel times. In #Togo, the Programme d’Urgence de Développement Communautaire reached 1 million people, 60% of whom were women, resulting in the creation of 406 km of feeder roads, 63 schools, and 15 health posts. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 6]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci… @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration

Key targets under Commitment 1 of the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration: •Raising locally processed food to 35% of agrifood GDP •Tripling intra-African agrifood trade by 2035 Priority interventions: •Stimulating agro-industrial enterprises •Removing trade barriers •Improving trade infrastructure •Investing in regional value chains and postharvest infrastructure Country case studies in @MaMoPanel’s #RecipesforSuccess 2 demonstrate that integrated approaches can unlock cross-border market potential, enhance market opportunities for producers & SMEs, and build resilience across African economies. [Chap 3]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

#WorldEnvironmentDay2026 | Climate Action Now! @MaMoPanel joins the global development community in advancing #NowForClimate as we reflect on the growing impacts of climate change and the urgent need to scale nature-based solutions and accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. As highlighted in Nature’s Solutions: Policy Innovations & Opportunities for Africa’s Bioeconomy, Africa can harness its rich natural resources, scientific expertise, and local knowledge to drive sustainable solutions. Policy insights: mamopanel.org/resources/bioe…

Ensuring food & nutrition security in Africa! In #Ethiopia, the @aliveandthrive Program increased early breastfeeding initiation by 15% and exclusive breastfeeding by 11%. The mNutrition initiative (@DFID_UK), implemented across 9 African countries, used SMS to deliver timely messages on nutrition and health practices, achieving an average 12% increase in nutrition knowledge. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 5]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci… @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration

Nutrition is a top priority under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! #Rwanda established 1,800+ Village Nutrition Schools across 8 districts, helping over 6,600 children recover from acute malnutrition. #Senegal's National Council for Nutrition Development helped reduce the Global Hunger Index from 38 to 17 (2000-2016). More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 5]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Strengthening linkages between agrifood actors & investors under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! Innovative financing mechanisms, such as matching grants, crowdfunding, blended finance, PPPs, and digital investment platforms, is key to unlocking private capital, enhancing productivity, and accelerating agrifood transformation. In #Nigeria, @farmcrowdy connects investors with farmers via crowdfunding, supporting 35,000+ farm sponsorships since 2019. In #Senegal, the “Bayseddo” Digital Matchmaking Platform links farmers & landowners with investors, bringing idle arable land into production. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 4]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Investing in regional value chains & postharvest infrastructure under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! #Ethiopia & #Ghana show that targeted support for agro-processing zones, combined with financing & capacity-building for agrifood SMEs, expands regional markets for value-added products while creating jobs for youth & women. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 3]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Africa's fisheries and aquaculture sector employs over 6 million people and supplies 18% of the continent's animal protein. Aquaculture is growing at the fastest rate globally and Africa is now a net exporter of fish, with exports reaching US$ 8 billion in 2022. With growing global demand for fish and Africa's increasing role in production and trade, the potential for sustainable job creation, food security, and economic growth is immense. How can African governments seize this momentum to deliver the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration? #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

How can African countries strengthen agro-industrialization and domestic and intra-african trade under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration? #Kenya offers zero-rated VAT on locally purchased staples and 100% investment deductions on new machinery. #Tanzania introduced tax exemptions on processing equipment, adding over 100,000 MT of new sunflower seed processing capacity. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 3]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

How can governments accelerate digital agrifood innovation under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration? #CotedIvoire removed market entry barriers by offering 0% customs duties and VAT exemptions on ICTs, making digital tools more affordable for rural communities, and encouraging greater private investment in sustainable agriculture. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 2]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Building resilient agrifood systems & advancing inclusivity under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! In northern Benin, solar-powered drip irrigation systems substantially reduced labor for members of a women’s cooperative, saving nearly 30 hours per week in watering plots, and increasing the beneficiaries' standard of living by 80%. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 2]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Advancing technologies under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! In #Mozambique, low-cost drones used in the #ThirdEyeProject boosted crop production by 41% and water productivity by 55%. #Ethiopia’s @digitalgreenorg's video-mediated extension model boosted adoption of improved practices and strengthened women farmers' participation. More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 2]: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Zero Hunger by 2035! Every US$ 1 invested in nutrition can yield up to US$ 16 in long-term returns. Yet nutrition-adequate diets remain unaffordable for approximately 60% of Africa's population. Promoting diverse nutrient-dense crops, biofortified varieties, small livestock, aquaculture, & homestead gardens has proven effective in raising household dietary diversity & child nutrient intake; such interventions can accelerate progress on achieving zero hunger under the @_AfricanUnion Kampala Declaration. More #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

The private sector will need to play a central role in closing finance and investment gaps to mobilize USD$ 100 billion by 2035 under the @_AfricanUnion Kampala Declaration; still, governments would need to create conducive policy environments to facilitate this. Strategic government interventions to mobilize & de-risk private capital, particularly for smallholders, women, youth, & SMEs in #Morocco, #Rwanda & #Malawi provide successful models for channeling financial resources into resilient, market-oriented agrifood systems. More RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

Increasing agrifood output by 45% under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration! Technological progress must involve mechanization & precision farming supported by AI, robotics, & IoT sensors. In Senegal, GPS-enabled devices help farmers optimize seed & fertilizer use. Digital platforms like @trotrotractor (Ghana) & @HelloTractor (Nigeria) allow farmers to plant 40 times faster at one-third the cost. More #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci… @FeedtheFuture

#KampalaDeclaration Target @_AfricanUnion: At least 30% of agricultural land under sustainable management by 2035! #Morocco's National Irrigation Water Saving Programme subsidized investment costs for water-saving technologies like drip irrigation for individual farmers & smallholder groups, achieving water savings of up to 50%. #Niger's Tele-Irrigation kit combines a solar-powered pump with a mobile phone interface, enabling farmers to manage irrigation remotely while receiving real-time weather & soil data. More #RecipesforSuccess: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…

The @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration sets six commitments for agrifood systems transformation, from intensifying sustainable food production and boosting investment and financing, to strengthening agrifood systems governance. @MaMoPanel’s #RecipesForSuccess 2 report synthesizes evidence from 70+ country case studies, offering a policy-driven action agenda for turning these commitments into action. Learn more: mamopanel.org/resources/reci…