Farmers upset by budget allocation to agriculture
The Ugandan chapter of the Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers’ Forum (ESAFF) has expressed dissatisfaction with the 2020/21 budget allocation... Read More
ESAFF Communique and position on Covid-19 “Make Cushioning Small-Scale Farmers High Priority for Assured Food Security”
June 2, 2020 Morogoro, May 2020 This communique is the result of the two webinars and consultations that were organised by ESAFF... Read More
Coronavirus pandemic: Millions of Small-Scale Farmers face unprecedented losses in EAC
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a serious food supply disruption that has hit hard millions of small-scale farmers in the East African... Read More
KILIMOMART Application: Fronting ICT to boost trade in Organic Agriculture products in EAC
The largest proportion of the East African Community (EAC) population directly depend on agriculture for livelihood and most of the food producers... Read More
Social Accountability Essential in COVID-19 Response in Southern Africa
The Partnership for Social Accountability Alliance (PSA Alliance) stands in solidarity with the people in Southern Africa and appreciates the swift response... Read More
New Report Highlights Need For Gender Equality To Achieve Agric Growth Goals In Africa
Many African governments have committed to promoting inclusive agricultural growth in recent years, but their efforts often neglect the key role played... Read More
African Parliament Proposes Model Law On Food Security
MIDRAND, South Africa – The Pan African Parliament Committee on Agriculture has been granted leave to commence continent-wide consultations on the draft model... Read More
The world is not on track in ending global hunger and malnutrition.
In September 2015, all member states of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It laid down the 17... Read More
Innovative project promoting accountability in public services expands to Zimbabwe
16 October 2019 – An innovative project, holding governments across southern Africa to account for providing quality public services in health and... Read More
Eastern Africa nations to bring the fight against hunger back on track
The FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa concluded its 13th High-level Multidisciplinary Meeting with an urgent call to member countries in Eastern... Read More