Senegal Agriculture Sector Research Highlights
Focus Report: Exploring the role of women and youth in Africa's agriculture sector
En Français The last few years have seen marked developments in the dynamic landscape of African agriculture. The continent's cultivated land has expanded significantly since 2020, contributing to 52% of the global increase in cultivated area, with sub-Saharan Africa leading agricultural output growth. This report highlights the importance of transitioning to knowledge-based farming systems…
Une plus grande résilience du secteur agricole en Afrique
The Report: Misrata 2024OBGplus
Misrata is playing a central role in the diversification of Libya's economy, focusing on the shipping, manufacturing, automotive, construction, ICT, health care and education sectors. With strategic ports like Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata, the government aims to make the country an international trade hub through partnerships with private investors for port modernisation. Tax incentives and free
How Misrata’s agriculture sector is embracing innovationOBGplus
In recent decades the global agricultural landscape has been significantly affected by the escalating challenges posed by climate change. To meet the needs of a growing global population and ensure sustainability, it will be important for the agriculture sector – a pillar of food production and livelihoods – to become more productive and sustainable through increased investment and the adoption…
Libya prioritises food production for investmentOBGplus
Despite recent successes, unrest has affected market networks and access to resources for agricultural production. It has also hindered progress in mitigating the effects of climate change, amplifying the adverse effects on agriculture, livelihoods, and food and economic security. Given the disruptions to market linkages and purchasing power in recent years, bolstering food security and ensuring…
Agriculture, agro-processing grows in MisrataOBGplus
While Misrata has traditionally relied on industries such as manufacturing and trade, the agriculture sector and food segment has been quietly gaining momentum in recent years. The agricultural landscape in Libya is primarily located within a narrow belt along the Mediterranean coastline, including the region around Misrata, select mountainous regions and various oases within the desert. Misrata’s…
Mohamed Al Za’louk, Chairman, Bladi Al Khair Company: InterviewOBGplus
Interview:Mohamed Al Za’louk How are factors such as consumer demand and affordability affecting investment and local companies in the agriculture and food industry? MOHAMED AL ZA’LOUK: Consumer demand and affordability are critical drivers shaping investment in the agriculture and food industry both locally and internationally. The Covid-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on consumer…
The Report: Misrata 2024: Agriculture and Food IndustryOBGplus
While Misrata has traditionally relied on industries such as manufacturing and trade, the agriculture sector and food segment have been quietly gaining momentum in recent years. Misrata’s relatively favourable climate and fertile land have fostered the growth of various crops, including olives, citrus fruits and grains, while proximity to the city’s trade infrastructure has assisted with access…