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What really drives transformation in African economies? Is it better policies? More funding? Or something deeper?

On March 17, 2026, we converse with Joe Studwell, the author of 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, to explore agriculture, policy sequencing, state ...capability, and what

🧑‍🌾 24,600 producer organizations reached
🌱 325,561 jobs created
🍽️ 32 million people supported

Discover how @gafspfund’s tailored investments are strengthening resilience, enhancing productivity and improving market access 👇🏾
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📌“Our work is not over as long as there is hunger in this world.”
Meet Madhura Swaminathan, Vice-Chair of the HLPE-FSN: development economist working on agriculture, food security, women, climate impacts... grounded in field-based research.
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This morning in Zambia, AGRA formalised its deepened partnership with the Government of Zambia through the signing of a Host Country Agreement.

Represented by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Ruben Mtolo, alongside Permanent Secretaries, and joined by the UN Resident

Strategically planted trees could benefit one billion hectares of degraded agricultural land in the world.

Find out more about @FAO's work on #agroforestry 👉https://t.co/C10uTuINye

Traditional economic models often miss the hidden costs of losing forests & other ecosystems. New models can help policymakers see how healthy ecosystems support jobs, boost GDP, & build climate resilience—making nature’s value visible in economic terms.
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🚨Calling all trailblazers, changemakers and innovators!

Submissions are now open for 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), recognizing 40 innovators transforming food & agriculture.

Submit a candidate by March 25: https://t.co/h5Itk2jnOy

#TAP2026 | @WorldFoodPrize