Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Malabo targets are unlikely to be met by 2025 due to structural challenges, climate shocks, and underinvestment, Director of Programme Implementation and Coordination at the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency), Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong underscored.
Estherine made the remark at the CAADP Permanent Secretaries of Agriculture Leadership Dialogue being underway in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Malabo Declaration sets ambitious goals such as eradicating hunger and reducing poverty by 50 percent across Africa by 2025, increasing trade within the continent, and strengthening resilience against climate change.
Participants are engaged in discussions to address implementation gaps from the Malabo Agenda and to align efforts toward more inclusive, sustainable food systems on the continent.
During the meeting she delivered powerful reflections on Africa’s agricultural transformation journey through CAADP and the road ahead under the Kampala Agenda.
She acknowledged the progress made over two decades—from increased productivity and trade to stronger political will—but emphasized that the Malabo targets are unlikely to be met by 2025 due to structural challenges, climate shocks, and underinvestment.
Estherine highlighted key lessons: the need for strong country ownership, integrated private sector engagement, better coordination across ministries, and a shift from planning to actual implementation.
She stressed that Permanent Secretaries are central to leading this transformation by aligning national plans, driving reforms, and ensuring agriculture is part of a broader food systems approach.
The Kampala Agenda, adopted by Heads of State earlier this year, is a renewed call to action—rooted in African leadership and accountability.
Estherine’s message was clear: the real work starts now, and it starts with country-level action.
The CAADP Permanent Secretaries Leadership Dialogue is currently underway in Lusaka, Zambia.
The high-level gathering brought together Permanent Secretaries from Ministries of Agriculture across Africa to accelerate the implementation of the CAADP Kampala Agenda.
Recognizing their critical leadership role, the Dialogue focuses on strengthening national systems, enhancing coordination, and driving reforms to build resilient agrifood systems.
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