Session 2 of the ANAPRI Stakeholders Conference unpacked how CAADP 3.0 can shift from continental aspiration to genuine national transformation. Key insights included:
• The move to CAADP 3.0 marks a renewed focus on policy coherence, multisectoral coordination, and results-driven implementation.
• Continental commitments need to be grounded in national realities through early domestication of the Kampala Declaration.
• Effective policymaking depends on strong evidence systems, reliable data, and trusted relationships between researchers and policymakers.
• Governance gaps, institutional fragmentation, and inconsistent funding continue to impede progress.
• Country experiences from the DRC, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Kenya highlighted both notable gains and critical structural challenges.
• Smarter public spending, blended financing, and investment in research and extension remain vital for driving transformation.
• The Biennial Review can play a stronger role in informing policy adjustments and tracking progress.
Overall, the session underscored that CAADP 3.0 provides flexible guidelines rather than rigid templates. Turning these commitments into action calls for strengthened governance, coherent investments, and close collaboration among governments, researchers, development partners, and the private sector.