CAADP Strategy, Action Plan Officially Launched in South Africa

Addis Ababa, May 5, 2025 (FMC) – The African Union Commission has officially launched the Comprehensive African Agricultural Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035 and as the Kampala declaration at a ceremony held in South Africa.

This declaration is crucial as it sets the stage for the ambitious CAADP Action Plan 2026-2035, aiming to transform Africa’s food systems, mobilize 100 billion USD, boost output by 45 percent, triple intra-African trade, and halve post-harvest losses.

It’s a vital step towards food security, economic growth, and a more resilient future for Africa.

Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for Agriculture, Blue economy and sustainable Environment (ARBE) during the launch said a seed of hope has been planted in the fertile soil of Africa’s agricultural landscape.

Vilakati said they gather to nurture this seed into a bountiful harvest, symbolizing the transformation of the agriculture sector and the prosperity of the African people.

“Our Journey so far in Agriculture has made us traverse the path from the Maputo Declaration to the Malabo Declaration, and now, we embark on a new journey with the Kampala Declaration and the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2036. Despite various challenges faced including budgetary constraints, weak advocacy and awareness creation, weak infrastructure, African Union Member States remain resilient to the commitment of CAADP.”

According to the commissioner, many countries have made commendable progress, though the targets set by the Malabo Commitments have not been fully achieved extending gratitude to  the African Union Member States for the fortitude shown to make Africa self-reliant in terms of food Self Sufficiency.

The new CAADP Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2036 marks a significant shift towards agrifood systems transformation, he added.

“We recognize that agriculture is not just about production, but about creating a holistic system that encompasses production, processing, distribution, and consumption. It also envisions sustainable and resilient agri-food systems for a healthy and prosperous Africa.”

Through this strategic document, the continent has been offered a springboard to create greater coherence in the bid to drive nature-positive agricultural production systems that will support ecosystem restoration and bio-diversity gain.

Currently, Africa is home to nine of the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change, and African Union Member states are already diverting up to 9 per cent of their national budgets to respond to climate extremes, the commissioner remarked.

Moses Vilakati finally urged member states to support the domestication of the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035) through committing increased budgetary allocations.