Across Africa, governments are increasingly turning to specialised delivery institutions to bridge the gap between ambitious agricultural strategies and tangible results. This report, commissioned by the African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI), presents one of the first comparative analyses of Agricultural Transformation (AT) models in Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Togo, drawing additional insights from Nigeria’s...Read More
In the sun-scorched fields of Machakos, Kenya, 46-year-old farmer Mary Muthembwa surveys her wilted maize crop. Once a dependable food and income source, the rains have become erratic, and her harvests have shrunk year after year. Like millions of smallholder farmers across East Africa, Muthembwa faces a stark reality, climate change is pushing her family...Read More
Women play a crucial role in agriculture, yet they face persistent barriers to land, finance, and markets. At AATI and the Agricultural Transformation Offices (ATOs) in Sierra Leone and Tanzania, we are working to break these barriers—ensuring that women farmers have the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive.This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm...Read More
NORWAY and Tanzania have signed a three year project (2025-2027) seeking to foster inclusive economic growth and improve food security. David Silinde, the Agriculture deputy minister said at the signing ceremony that the project is geared at reducing poverty, enhancing coordination and promoting agriculture commercialisation. The project is valued at $1,348,466 (3.4bn/-), signed with the...Read More
Driving Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria: A Collaborative Visit to Jigawa StateThe African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI), in partnership with the Development Sovereignty Group (DSG), recently concluded a successful visit to Jigawa State as part of efforts to advance Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.During the visit, His Excellency Governor Mallam Umar Namadi graciously welcomed the team, engaging...Read More
JULY 26 – A newly released study by UN Women on Political Leaders 2024 Global Data 2024 for Women Political Leaders indicates that 113 countries in the world have never had a female leader at the helm and only 26 countries are led by a woman today[1]. The study goes further to states that as...Read More
