Malabo Montpellier Panel

The Malabo Montpellier Panel advances evidence & facilitates policy dialogue to accelerate progress toward food & nutrition security in Africa.

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#WorldEnvironmentDay2026 | Climate Action Now!

@MaMoPanel joins the global development community in advancing #NowForClimate as we reflect on the growing impacts of climate change and the urgent need to scale nature-based solutions and accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

As highlighted in Nature’s Solutions: Policy Innovations & Opportunities for Africa’s Bioeconomy, Africa can harness its rich natural resources, scientific expertise, and local knowledge to drive sustainable solutions.

Policy insights: https://t.co/3kPObjZeBW

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Ensuring food & nutrition security in Africa!

In #Ethiopia, the @aliveandthrive Program increased early breastfeeding initiation by 15% and exclusive breastfeeding by 11%. The mNutrition initiative (@DFID_UK), implemented across 9 African countries, used SMS to deliver timely messages on nutrition and health practices, achieving an average 12% increase in nutrition knowledge.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 5]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

@_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration

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Nutrition is a top priority under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

#Rwanda established 1,800+ Village Nutrition Schools across 8 districts, helping over 6,600 children recover from acute malnutrition.

#Senegal's National Council for Nutrition Development helped reduce the Global Hunger Index from 38 to 17 (2000-2016).

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 5]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Strengthening linkages between agrifood actors & investors under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

Innovative financing mechanisms, such as matching grants, crowdfunding, blended finance, PPPs, and digital investment platforms, is key to unlocking private capital, enhancing productivity, and accelerating agrifood transformation.

In #Nigeria, @farmcrowdy connects investors with farmers via crowdfunding, supporting 35,000+ farm sponsorships since 2019. In #Senegal, the “Bayseddo” Digital Matchmaking Platform links farmers & landowners with investors, bringing idle arable land into production.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 4]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Investing in regional value chains & postharvest infrastructure under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

#Ethiopia & #Ghana show that targeted support for agro-processing zones, combined with financing & capacity-building for agrifood SMEs, expands regional markets for value-added products while creating jobs for youth & women.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 3]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Africa's fisheries and aquaculture sector employs over 6 million people and supplies 18% of the continent's animal protein. Aquaculture is growing at the fastest rate globally and Africa is now a net exporter of fish, with exports reaching US$ 8 billion in 2022.

With growing global demand for fish and Africa's increasing role in production and trade, the potential for sustainable job creation, food security, and economic growth is immense.

How can African governments seize this momentum to deliver the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration?

#RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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How can African countries strengthen agro-industrialization and domestic and intra-african trade under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration?

#Kenya offers zero-rated VAT on locally purchased staples and 100% investment deductions on new machinery. #Tanzania introduced tax exemptions on processing equipment, adding over 100,000 MT of new sunflower seed processing capacity.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 3]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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How can governments accelerate digital agrifood innovation under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration?

#CotedIvoire removed market entry barriers by offering 0% customs duties and VAT exemptions on ICTs, making digital tools more affordable for rural communities, and encouraging greater private investment in sustainable agriculture.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 2]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Building resilient agrifood systems & advancing inclusivity under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

In northern Benin, solar-powered drip irrigation systems substantially reduced labor for members of a women’s cooperative, saving nearly 30 hours per week in watering plots, and increasing the beneficiaries' standard of living by 80%.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 2]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Advancing technologies under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

In #Mozambique, low-cost drones used in the #ThirdEyeProject boosted crop production by 41% and water productivity by 55%. #Ethiopia’s @digitalgreenorg's video-mediated extension model boosted adoption of improved practices and strengthened women farmers' participation.

More #RecipesforSuccess [Chap 2]: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Zero Hunger by 2035!

Every US$ 1 invested in nutrition can yield up to US$ 16 in long-term returns. Yet nutrition-adequate diets remain unaffordable for approximately 60% of Africa's population.

Promoting diverse nutrient-dense crops, biofortified varieties, small livestock, aquaculture, & homestead gardens has proven effective in raising household dietary diversity & child nutrient intake; such interventions can accelerate progress on achieving zero hunger under the @_AfricanUnion Kampala Declaration.

More #RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/Kv2YzJtPUV

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The private sector will need to play a central role in closing finance and investment gaps to mobilize USD$ 100 billion by 2035 under the @_AfricanUnion Kampala Declaration; still, governments would need to create conducive policy environments to facilitate this.

Strategic government interventions to mobilize & de-risk private capital, particularly for smallholders, women, youth, & SMEs in #Morocco, #Rwanda & #Malawi provide successful models for channeling financial resources into resilient, market-oriented agrifood systems.

More RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/Kv2YzJtPUV

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Increasing agrifood output by 45% under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

Technological progress must involve mechanization & precision farming supported by AI, robotics, & IoT sensors. In Senegal, GPS-enabled devices help farmers optimize seed & fertilizer use. Digital platforms like @trotrotractor (Ghana) & @HelloTractor (Nigeria) allow farmers to plant 40 times faster at one-third the cost.

More #RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/Kv2YzJtPUV

@FeedtheFuture

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#KampalaDeclaration Target @_AfricanUnion: At least 30% of agricultural land under sustainable management by 2035!

#Morocco's National Irrigation Water Saving Programme subsidized investment costs for water-saving technologies like drip irrigation for individual farmers & smallholder groups, achieving water savings of up to 50%.

#Niger's Tele-Irrigation kit combines a solar-powered pump with a mobile phone interface, enabling farmers to manage irrigation remotely while receiving real-time weather & soil data.

More #RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/Kv2YzJtPUV

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The @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration sets six commitments for agrifood systems transformation, from intensifying sustainable food production and boosting investment and financing, to strengthening agrifood systems governance.

@MaMoPanel’s #RecipesForSuccess 2 report synthesizes evidence from 70+ country case studies, offering a policy-driven action agenda for turning these commitments into action.

Learn more: https://t.co/Kv2YzJtPUV

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Boosting investment and finance in agrifood systems under the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration!

In #Senegal, the Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux (@APIXSAofficiel) streamlined business registration & reduced administrative burdens for investors. These interventions have strengthened competitiveness in regional markets & contributed to economic diversification, advancing commitment 2 of the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration on boosting investment & financing for accelerated agrifood systems transformation.

#RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Increasing agrifood output by 45% by 2035!

Achieving this @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration goal requires coordinated action across three key areas: strengthening input systems, promoting emerging technologies, and strengthening producer groups – while bringing 30% of agricultural land under sustainable management.

Evidence from @MaMoPanel reports – Mechanized, Energized, Water-Wise, and Youth Ahead – provides proven, country-led interventions to guide action.

More #RecipesforSuccess: https://t.co/ZvkUaUOkxK

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Global bioeconomy partnerships for sustainable agrifood systems!

On the margins of the 35th Session of the Regional Conference for Europe, @FAO is convening a session to highlight the role of sustainable bioeconomy approaches for agrifood systems transformation. @MaMoPanel Bioeconomy report demonstrates that Africa can leverage its rich and varied supply of natural resources, together with its science and knowledge, for sustainable solutions.

#Bioeconomy Solutions: https://t.co/3kPObjZeBW

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With the #RecipesForSuccess report, the @MaMoPanel presents an integrated agenda to support policy and programmatic interventions across agrifood finance, agro-processing, climate resilience, digitalization, fisheries, irrigation, mechanization, nutrition, and youth and women's empowerment. Launched at the 17th Malabo Montpellier Forum, the report offers critical recommendations and highlights relevant, successful interventions for adoption and scaling under each of the six commitments set forth in the @_AfricanUnion Kampala CAADP Declaration.

Learn more: https://t.co/vmNa5Sp1OM

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The @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration calls for sustainable agricultural mechanization to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses & create off-farm employment.

Evidence from @MaMoPanel’s Mechanized report, drawing on case studies from #Ethiopia, #Morocco & #Rwanda, demonstrates that countries prioritizing value-chain-wide mechanization, skills development & public-private partnerships achieve faster agricultural transformation.

More insghts: https://t.co/F3tBb2V5k4