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IoT Sensors to Improve Agricultural Yields in Africa

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing agriculture in Africa by optimizing crop production and sustainability. These technologies address low yields, water scarcity, and agricultural diseases.

Agriculture : Sector Brimming With Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire

Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire is a vital driving force of the national economy. With 25 % of GDP and 60 % of the active population involved,

Tunisia – AfDB Partnership to Boost Agroforestry

Tunisia, a country rich in biodiversity and agricultural traditions, finds itself at a crucial crossroads in its economic and environmental development. In this context, the partnership

Agricultural Research Fund : Strategic Priority for Africa

Agriculture is a crucial pillar of the African economy, with a growth potential estimated at 1 trillion USD by 2030. To achieve this goal, increasing investments

Food Self-Sufficiency : Tanzania Nears Its Goals

Tanzania has achieved a food surplus and is now exporting to its neighbors. This raises hopes that the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent

Senegal – EU : Suspension of Fishing Agreements

The sustainable fishing protocol between Senegal and the European Union (EU), signed for five years in 2019, will end on November 17, 2024. The EU has

Global Decline in Coffee Production : An Opportunity for African Producers

Severe weather has significantly impacted coffee production in Brazil and Vietnam. Coffee prices are soaring as global supply from South American countries declines. With Brazil and

MADE Alliance : Digitizing Farmer Services

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with payment giant Mastercard, committing 300 million USD to the MADE Alliance as part of an agreement to digitize

EAC Zone : Need to Fight Against Overfishing

Overfishing is destroying Lake Victoria’s biodiversity. Researchers recommend implementing common regulations between the EAC states. Due to overfishing, the stocks of the most common fish are

Cocoa value chain : Improving the lives of producers

Chocolate companies often avoid paying fair prices to cocoa producers. In Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, many farmers resort to child labor to maintain cocoa production levels,

Agro-industrialization in Africa : AfDB model

Since 1997, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has recognized agriculture as a strategic priority to become a major growth driver in Africa. To fully harness this

Ghana’s new fishing port : Catalyst for economic growth

Jamestown’s new fishing port, backed by China, is set to energize Ghana’s fishing industry. With state-of-the-art facilities like a fish market, an ice production plant, a