Experts Assessed Capacity for Kampala CAADP Agenda
A regional workshop in Nairobi focused on data collection needs for the 2026-2035 agricultural development plan.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in International Trade
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Agricultural experts gathered in Nairobi to address capacity gaps in data collection for the Kampala CAADP Strategy and Action Plan. The initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based tracking for the 2026-2035 period.
Why it matters
Reliable data is essential for identifying regional agricultural gaps and directing resources effectively to reduce dependency. The workshop aims to improve progress tracking under the broader Kampala CAADP agenda.
The Kampala CAADP results framework establishes 22 specific targets and 22 indicators to guide agricultural development. This effort aims to address the continent's annual expenditure of 100 billion USD on food imports.
The players
ASARECA
This is a sub-regional organization representing 15 member countries in Eastern and Central Africa focused on agricultural research and development.
FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve food security.
The details
Convened by ASARECA, the FAO, CGIAR, and AU-SAFGRAD, the workshop assessed capacity requirements at individual, institutional, and systemic levels. The Capacity Sharing Accelerator program was highlighted as a tool to connect countries with existing expertise to those identifying specific gaps.
Timeline
The Kampala CAADP Strategy and Action Plan spans the years 2026-2035.
The regional capacity gap assessment workshop took place in October 2026.
Macro View
The Kampala workshop follows the established framework set by the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). This initiative aligns national activities with the continent-wide strategy to modernize agricultural output and improve economic resilience.
Successful implementation of this strategy could impact food availability and costs for millions of residents across the 15 member countries. By improving data-driven agricultural policies, the initiative aims to reduce the economic burden of high food import costs on household budgets.
The takeaway
Reliable data infrastructure is the foundation for transforming agricultural productivity and achieving regional food self-sufficiency. Nations involved should focus on harmonizing their reporting standards to ensure the 2026-2035 targets are met with measurable success.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Go.
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