Africa can become world’s breadbasket: this is how

Africa has a vibrant young population, vast arable lands, and significant water resources, yet it continues to import food while millions remain food insecure. Agricultural policies, such as the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), aim to allocate at least 10% of national budgets to agriculture. Accelerating the implementation of these policies is crucial to strengthen the resilience of agrifood systems against climate shocks and conflicts.