The regional market is not optional Kenya’s agricultural trade story is often told as a story of domestic production: how to produce more maize, more eggs, more milk, more poultry, more food. That story matters. But it is incomplete. Kenya’s food system is already regional. Its markets are closely tied to Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and …
DOMESTICATION AND STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN FERTILISER AND SOIL HEALTH ACTION PLAN
Progress in domesticating the African Fertiliser and Soil Health Action Plan was the focus of the sixth session of the recent ANAPRI Stakeholders Conference, showcasing how countries, coalitions, and regional bodies are advancing its implementation. Participants highlighted the urgency of expanding agronomic guidance, mobilising sustainable financing, and aligning national strategies with Africa’s long-term soil health vision. With growing political commitment and practical actions underway, the session reinforced the shift from intention to implementation, focusing on delivering measurable improvements for farmers and food systems.
FROM ANALYTICS TO ACTION: USING PPVC EVIDENCE IN GHANA AND ZAMBIA TO PRIORITISE, FINANCE, AND DELIVER INCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL REFORMS
Session 4 of the 12th ANAPRI Annual Stakeholders Conference focused on how the Policy Prioritisation through Value Chain Analysis approach is shaping more inclusive and market responsive reforms across Africa.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 12TH ANAPRI CONFERENCE
The opening ceremony of the 12th ANAPRI Stakeholders Conference delivered a powerful call to advance Africa’s food systems through evidence, investment, and collaboration. Moderated by Eugene Anagwe, the session combined vibrant cultural performances by the Inganzo Ngari traditional dancers with strategic insights from government, partners, and ANAPRI leadership. The event was graced by Rwanda’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr Telesphore Ndabamenye, alongside other distinguished guests.
NAVIGATING GLOBAL DISRUPTIONS AND BUILDING RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA
The first session of the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes Stakeholders Conference offered powerful insights on how Africa can strengthen its food systems amid growing global uncertainty. Key points included:
• Global disruptions are now constant, making resilience an urgent priority.
• Smarter investments, stronger institutions, and evidence-led decisions are essential.
• Coordination across public, private, and development partners remains central to effective response.
• Shrinking donor funding means governments must achieve more with limited resources.
• Agriculture will attract young people when it becomes profitable and better organised.
• Advancing the AfCFTA and addressing policy harmonisation gaps will unlock greater intra-African trade.
ANAPRI AND FARA SIGN MOU TO ADVANCE AFRICA’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
A significant milestone in agricultural research and development was recently achieved when the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). This landmark agreement took place during FARA’s Science and Partnership for Agriculture Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, an event that brought together key stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of agriculture in Africa.
2024 AFRICA FERTILIZER AND SOIL HEALTH SUMMIT
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2024, recently held in Nairobi, Kenya on 7th – 9th May 2024, was a landmark event. The objective of the summit is to bring together all relevant stakeholders to highlight the crucial role of fertilizer and soil health in stimulating sustainable pro-poor productivity growth in African agriculture and to agree on an …
JOB OPPORTUNITY: PARTIAL EQUILIBRIUM (PE) MODELLING SPECIALIST-RE ADVERTISED
Position: Partial Equilibrium (PE) modelling specialist Location: Africa Posted: 1st December, 2023 Application Deadline: 15th December, 2023 Note : Kindly note that those who have previously applied need not to re-apply. The Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) is a grouping of agricultural policy think tanks that was established in 2012 and officially registered in 2014. ANAPRI’s mandate is to generate evidence through high …
Job Opportunity: Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling Specialist-Re Advertised
Position: Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling Specialist Location: Africa Posted:1st December, 2023 Application Deadline: 15th December, 2023 Note: Kindly note that those who have previously applied need not to re-apply. The Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) is a grouping of agricultural policy think tanks that was established in 2012 and officially registered in 2014. ANAPRI’s mandate is to generate evidence through …
ANAPRI PARTNERS TO SUPPORT GREEN GROWTH
In the quest for a sustainable future, it is important to note that collaboration and partnerships are crucial. One such powerful alliance is the partnership between the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE). This partnership is designed to implement the Comprehensive Africa Climate Change Initiative (CACCI) in Zambia to generate a proof of concept that would then be upscaled in the African continent, in the quest for sustainable development.