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’S RETREAT: A CONVENING ON STRATEGIC PLANNING, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND COLLABORATION
From Tuesday, August 22nd, to Thursday, August 24th, 2023, distinguished participants including Board Members, Secretariat Staff, and Principal Investigators from the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI, commonly known as ANAPRI) will assemble at the Ciela Resort and Spa, situated in the picturesque Bonanza Golf Estate of Lusaka, Zambia. This special retreat has been meticulously designed to serve as a pivotal occasion for strategic planning, collaborative knowledge exchange, and the cultivation of meaningful connections among esteemed stakeholders.