The Partnership for Social Accountability Alliance (PSA Alliance) stands in solidarity with the people in Southern Africa and appreciates the swift response announced by various governments to contain the pandemic and the unprecedented crises facing the region. We however urge governments to ensure the response and recovery measures prioritize social... Read More

Many African governments have committed to promoting inclusive agricultural growth in recent years, but their efforts often neglect the key role played by gender, according to a new report. Evidence shows that gender differences are affecting African countries’ ability to meet their goals of ending hunger, reducing poverty, boosting trade,... Read More

The FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa concluded its 13th High-level Multidisciplinary Meeting with an urgent call to member countries in Eastern Africa to redouble their efforts to bring the fight against hunger back on track. The senior officials of the ministries of agriculture and representatives of regional economic communities... Read More

The SADC Project Preparation and Development Facility (PPDF) is set to be funded from Member State contributions, following recommendations to this effect by the SADC Committee of Ministers of Finance and Investment. This was revealed by Mapolao Mokoena, the Director of the SADC Infrastructure Directorate in her briefing to journalists... Read More