Africa-Press – Angola. The Angolan Government plans to invest more than 40.5 trillion kwanzas in the country’s agri-food system over the next 10 years (from 2026 to 2035), as part of the National Strategy for Reconversion of this segment in Angola.
This was announced on Thursday, in Luanda, by the National Director of Agriculture and Farming, Manuel Dias, during the workshop presenting the National Strategy for Reconversion of Agri-Food Systems (ENRSAG), which is being renewed in Southern Angola (Lobito Corridor).
In this regard, the minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Isaac dos Anjos, highlighted the creation of an agricultural bank in the country as one of the goals of this program. He emphasized the country’s need to produce food in sufficient quantity and quality to sustainably meet the demand of the national market.
According to the minister, small farmers can do the same as large ones, avoiding production being limited to just three or four producers, for example.
The minister also noted that, in the country, there are private financial institutions interested in supporting the growth of agriculture, while public banks are being approached to fulfill their role.
In turn, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Angola, Anastácio Roque, stated that the objective of the aforementioned strategy is to promote increased productivity, intensify food production and trade, among other purposes.
He added that ENRSAG 2026-2035 is more than just an agri-food strategy; it is a “true instrument of national development,” focusing on food and nutritional security, the productive inclusion of women, youth, and family farmers, climate resilience, environmental sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness.
The official assured that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is monitoring this process and reaffirms its commitment to technical and programmatic support.
Anastácio Roque also stated that the strategy’s implementation, through its 2024-2028 framework agreement and other ongoing initiatives with the government and other partners, is ready to mobilize knowledge, partnerships, and financing instruments that accelerate results toward achieving the sustainable development goals.
He added that, with the validation of this strategy, Angola opens a new chapter of shared prosperity, social inclusion, and sustainable development, with an agri-food sector that is increasingly competitive, resilient, and generates opportunities in rural areas, adding that, with the validation of this strategy, Angola opens a new chapter of shared prosperity, social inclusion, and sustainable development, with an agri-food sector that is increasingly competitive, resilient, and generates opportunities in rural areas.
In turn, the chairman of the Northern Pig Farmers Association, Paulo Baptista, considers the project ambitious and strategic, focusing primarily on regional integration.
In his view, this is an appropriate time to begin viewing the region as a whole, to jointly strengthen its shared potential.
He also highlighted the amount to be invested as “very attractive,” which will enable the creation of pilot programs, particularly for meat and the integration of production chains.
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