To fill the knowledge gap, scientists hope to fund 1,000 African researchers to pursue PhDs on the basin, which is as important for the planet as the Amazon.
Regenerative agriculture, an approach to farming that aims to improve soil health, is having a moment, with products generating some $2 billion a year in retail sales.
African countries must work more closely together at regional and continental levels if they are to overcome barriers to innovation and drive sustainable development, experts have warned.
The current report is published at a pivotal moment for Africa’s agrifood systems agenda. The Kampala Declaration and the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035 have renewed continental commitment to.
