En Français The African continent accounts for around 6% of global sugar output, half of which is concentrated in COMESA countries – a figure that is set to expand to 8% by 2029. While local production takes place on a relatively small scale, countries in the region are among the world's largest net exporters. Looking ahead, the industry's continued development will be supported by the Africa…
En Français For many countries across Africa, agriculture remains one of the most important sectors of the economy. Agriculture accounts for 14% of total GDP in sub-Saharan Africa, and a majority of the continent’s population is employed in the sector. In addition, export crops such as coffee, tobacco, oranges, fruit and cotton are important sources of foreign exchange for…
En Français This Growth & Recovery Video highlights the important aspects of the recently launched Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report, published in partnership with OCP Group. The video presents — with the use of graphical data — the region’s export potential, food security challenges and how the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and increasing…
Home to 60% of the world’s arable land, Africa has the potential to meet not only its own food needs, but also those of the rest of the world. Agriculture remains one of the most important economic sectors for the continent, employing the majority of the population and accounting for 14% of GDP in sub-Saharan Africa. The Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report outlines the region’s export…
Du 27-30 Mars 2019 au Centre de convention d'Oran, aura lieu la 7ieme édition du Salon international de l'Industrie agroalimentaire.Lieu de rapprochement incontournable de tous les acteurs de l'agroalimentaire. Plus de 3500 visiteurs professionnels, 25000 visiteurs, 250 exposants et 15 pays participants. Cette année ce salon se fera en coorganisation avec le Forum "Alben" 2019. Le forum Algérien…
The high food import bill, a growing population and effects from climate change are behind Algeria’s drive to increase local food output. Food production improved between 2007 and 2018 thanks to efforts to clear some of the obstacles that have traditionally hindered the sector’s development, such as financing, legislation, insufficient infrastructure and land ownership. While the record cereals…
Interview :M’hamed Metidji How would you evaluate the previous efforts made to support the agriculture sector? M’HAMED METIDJI: In the 2000s the authorities established a comprehensive strategy for agricultural development. The strategy focused on reducing vulnerabilities, developing assets through strong involvement of private and public players, and promoting the emergence of new governance…
Interview :Nabil Assaf How would you assess Algeria’s achievements in the agricultural sector in recent years? NABIL ASSAF: For several years Algeria has performed well in terms of food security, as confirmed by the 2017 “Near East and North Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition” report, which indicates a sub-nutrition rate of 4.6%. This is lower than the regional average…