Drivers of success for agricultural transformation in Africa - Brussels Briefing

The event consisted of two different parts. The first part has shown how agriculture is a major driver for economic and social transformation in Africa. The panellist have presented the way African agriculture fits in the global context, the question of job creation in rural environment (case of Kenya) and the role of private sector. The second session draw on the proven success and best practices in the agricultural sector. After a general outline by IFPRI, the panellists have focussed on 3 specific topics: monitoring the progress of Maputo commitments, public-private partnerships, leveraging private investments. The reader of the event provides extensive research on the topic. The video record and all presentations and background notes are available from Brussels briefings' website.