In 2003, the Assembly of the African Union (AU) adopted the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) aimed at kick-starting agricultural-sector growth in all member states. While coordination takes place at the pan-African level, CAADP’s implementation is driven by parallel regional and national processes that essentially subject the Programme’s aims to pre-existing institutional and regulatory frameworks within these jurisdictions -- an approach which has historically contributed to the slow rate of integration on the continent.
In the wake of the Second World War, the founding members of the European Community (EC) responded to low agricultural outputs and widespread hunger, as faced in Africa today, by incorporating the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) into the EC’s treaty framework from the very onset.
While the CAP’s original function (i.e. to facilitate government-subsidised production) is quite different from that of CAADP (i.e. to promote agricultural investment, policy coherence and increased regional trade) its stated outcomes, namely food security, improved agricultural productivity and competitive rural incomes, are quite closely aligned. This presentation provides an overview of food insecurity in Africa currently and how the enforceablility of regional strategies have contributed to alleviating problems of production and trade barriers, with an emphasis on the European experience.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
Challenges and Solutions to Food SecuritySanjay Sethi
Presented at 3rd International Conference on Global Warming - Food Security organised by Environment Protection & Development Authority, Ras al Khaimah
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
Challenges and Solutions to Food SecuritySanjay Sethi
Presented at 3rd International Conference on Global Warming - Food Security organised by Environment Protection & Development Authority, Ras al Khaimah
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Barbados Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Policy setting for improved linkages between agriculture, trade and tourism: Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting healthy food in agritourism.
Workshop organised by the Government of Barbados
In collaboration with CABA, CTA, IICA, CTO, CHTA, CDB
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Barbados, 27 & 28 March 2019
Envisioning the future of African agriculture and the renewed role of farmer’s organizations
Organized by the Panafrican Farmer’s Organisations (PAFO), the ACP-EU Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), African Union Commission (AUC)
This Briefing is linked to the Brussels Briefings organized by the CTA, EC/DGDEVCO, ACP Group and Concord every two months on key issues related to agriculture in ACP countries.
More information: http://brusselsbriefings.net
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
Samoa Agritourism Policy Setting Worskhop 2016
Linking Agriculture and Tourism through Policy setting:
Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting agritourism
Workshop organised by the Government of Samoa and CTA
in collaboration with PIPSO
Apia, Samoa, 13-16 December 2016
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
Presentation by Lídia Cabral (Institute of Development Studies) at the China and Brazil in African Agriculture event, London, June 2015
http://www.future-agricultures.org/research/cbaa/8037-china-and-brazil-in-african-agriculture-co-operation-or-culture-clash
Looks at cutting edge agricultural development through public-private partnership finance models. Experiences of Mphiwe Siyalima Enterprises in South Africa, a small to medium size farming corporation, are shared.
By Suresh Chandra Babu, Irene Annor Frempong, and Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere.
Presented at the ASTI-FARA conference Agricultural R&D: Investing in Africa's Future: Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities - Accra, Ghana on December 5-7, 2011. http://www.asti.cgiar.org/2011conf
South African open access policy - a comparative overview Eve Gray
A paper presented at a Wits University research policy seminar. At the end of the day, the university signed the Berlin Declaration and announced that it would be adopting open access as a core component of its new research strategy.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Barbados Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Policy setting for improved linkages between agriculture, trade and tourism: Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting healthy food in agritourism.
Workshop organised by the Government of Barbados
In collaboration with CABA, CTA, IICA, CTO, CHTA, CDB
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Barbados, 27 & 28 March 2019
Envisioning the future of African agriculture and the renewed role of farmer’s organizations
Organized by the Panafrican Farmer’s Organisations (PAFO), the ACP-EU Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), African Union Commission (AUC)
This Briefing is linked to the Brussels Briefings organized by the CTA, EC/DGDEVCO, ACP Group and Concord every two months on key issues related to agriculture in ACP countries.
More information: http://brusselsbriefings.net
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
Samoa Agritourism Policy Setting Worskhop 2016
Linking Agriculture and Tourism through Policy setting:
Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting agritourism
Workshop organised by the Government of Samoa and CTA
in collaboration with PIPSO
Apia, Samoa, 13-16 December 2016
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
Presentation by Lídia Cabral (Institute of Development Studies) at the China and Brazil in African Agriculture event, London, June 2015
http://www.future-agricultures.org/research/cbaa/8037-china-and-brazil-in-african-agriculture-co-operation-or-culture-clash
Looks at cutting edge agricultural development through public-private partnership finance models. Experiences of Mphiwe Siyalima Enterprises in South Africa, a small to medium size farming corporation, are shared.
By Suresh Chandra Babu, Irene Annor Frempong, and Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere.
Presented at the ASTI-FARA conference Agricultural R&D: Investing in Africa's Future: Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities - Accra, Ghana on December 5-7, 2011. http://www.asti.cgiar.org/2011conf
South African open access policy - a comparative overview Eve Gray
A paper presented at a Wits University research policy seminar. At the end of the day, the university signed the Berlin Declaration and announced that it would be adopting open access as a core component of its new research strategy.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
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Feed the Future (FtF) strategy developed by the United States Government seeks to launch a new generation of rural entrepreneurs through developing sustainable
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(ARDT_SMS) and Africa RISING projects. In the framework of the two project, the on-farm trials are being conducted with the active participation of farmers and with
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ReSAKSS-AfricaLead Workshop on Strengthening Capacity for Strategic Agricultural Policy and Investment Planning and Implementation in Africa
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In order to maximise the benefits of regional integration and look for new opportunities for competitiveness, policymakers, the private sector and development partners need access to accurate and comprehensive data on intra and inter-regional trade in Africa with respect to agricultural goods. It is in this context that CTA and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are launching the “African Agricultural Trade Status Report”, which examines the current status, trends and outlook in African trade performance, making an important contribution towards data and analysis of developments both at regional and at continental levels. The Report, which is released in conjunction with the Briefing, builds on the work by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) of CAADP and the African Growth and Development Policy Modeling Consortium (AGRODEP) trade and also reflects the CTA’s commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing of best practices relating to agricultural trade.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
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South Africa is food secure at the national level, but household food insecurity is pervasive and rising concern. This presentation provides an overview of food security in South Africa vis-a-vis the rest of the world and supplies a summary of legislative and policy interventions underway to address hunger at the household level.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
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The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
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Hamdard Laboratories (India), is a Unani pharmaceutical company in India (following the independence of India from Britain, "Hamdard" Unani branches were established in Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan) and Pakistan). It was established in 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed in Delhi, and became
a waqf (non-profitable trust) in 1948. It is associated with Hamdard Foundation, a charitable educational trust.
Hamdard' is a compound word derived from Persian, which combines the words 'hum' (used in the sense of 'companion') and 'dard' (meaning 'pain'). 'Hamdard' thus means 'a companion in pain' and 'sympathizer in suffering'.
The goals of Hamdard were lofty; easing the suffering of the sick with healing herbs. With a simple tenet that no one has ever become poor by giving, Hakeem Abdul Majeed let the whole world find compassion in him.
They had always maintained that working in old, traditional ways would not be entirely fruitful. A broader outlook was essential for a continued and meaningful existence. their effective team at Hamdard helped the system gain its pride of place and thus they made an entry into an expansive world of discovery and research.
Hamdard Laboratories was founded in 1906 in Delhi by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed and Ansarullah Tabani, a Unani practitioner. The name Hamdard means "companion in suffering" in Urdu language.(itself borrowed from Persian) Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed was born in Pilibhit City UP, India in 1883 to Sheikh Rahim Bakhsh. He is said to have learnt the complete Quran Sharif by heart. He also studied the origin of Urdu and Persian languages. Subsequently, he acquired the highest degree in the unani system of medicine.
Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed got in touch with Hakim Zamal Khan, who had a keen interest in herbs and was famous for identifying medicinal plants. Having consulted with his wife, Abdul Majeed set up a herbal shop at Hauz Qazi in Delhi in 1906 and started to produce herbal medicine there. In 1920 the small herbal shop turned into a full-fledged production house.
Hamdard Foundation was created in 1964 to disburse the profits of the company to promote the interests of the society. All the profits of the company go to the foundation.
After Abdul Majeed's death, his son Hakeem Abdul Hameed took over the administration of Hamdard Laboratories at the age of fourteen.
Even with humble beginnings, the goals of Hamdard were lofty; easing the suffering of the sick with healing herbs. With a simple tenet that no one has ever become poor by giving, Hakeem Abdul Majeed let the whole world find compassion in him. Unfortunately, he passed away quite early but his wife, Rabia Begum, with the support of her son, Hakeem Abdul Hameed, not only kept the institution in existence but also expanded it. As he grew up, Hakeem Abdul Hameed took on all responsibilities. After helping with his younger brother's upbringing and education, he included him in running the institution. Both brothers Hakeem Abdul Hameed and Hakim Mohammed
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Regional Agricultural Policy:What Lessons for Africa’s CAADP from Europe’s CAP?
1. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Presented by:
Stephanie van der
Walt
Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
2. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
One of the most profound challenges that we face as a community
of nations is to understand better the emerging socio-economic
forces and forms of globalisation, to shape them to serve our needs
and to respond effectively to their deleterious consequences
– Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General
(1998)
3. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Global Prevalence of Food Insecurity 2013
Source: Maplecroft, Food Security Risk Index, published 2012
4. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Agriculture in African Economies
• Agriculture accounts for:
– 30% of sub-Saharan national GDP on
average;
– 40%-80% of export value;
– 70-80% of employment opportunities;
– 75% of rural livelihoods;
– 66% of manufactured goods
* Figures exclude RSA and large mining countries, Source: The Oxford Companion to the Economics
of Africa – Why agriculture remains the key to sub-Saharan Africa’s development, 2012
5. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Food Production: Africa compared to the World
(1960-2001) and other Developing Regions
(1961-2011)
Source: FAOSTAT, 1995, via GRID-Arendal, UNEP Source: FAOSTAT, 2013, via Frankema, Africa &
The Green Revolution: A Global Historical
Perspective, 2013, Wageningen University
6. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Why did Africa’s
productivity decline?
7. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Governance Deficit & Regulatory Failure:
Africa’s Highway to Hunger
• Marketing Boards and Prohibition of
Private Trade:
– Stated goal: To insulate farmers from
price fluctuations by mandating the sale of
commodities to the government at a
predetermined price.
– Real outcome: Used as a tool to raise
government revenue by purchasing farm
products at a price below market value
and reselling for profit to local consumers
and/or export markets.
• Mandatory Collectivisation:
– Stated goal: To create economies of
scale while preventing unequitable
distribution of gains.
– Real outcome: Steep declines in
agricultural output and high investment of
public funds with little return, resulting in
budget deficits and lack of funding for
basic services, like health, sanitation and
energy on farms. High levels of
involuntary resettlement occurred,
resulting in social unrest in some areas.
• Protectionism:
– Stated goal: To stimulate domestic
industrialisation by safeguarding locally
produced products and infant industries
from cross-border competition.
– Real outcome: Tariffs imposed to
generate public revenue; NTMs used to
protect state-owned monopolies,
concentrating benefits of industrialisation.
• Marxist Land Distribution:
– Stated goal: To promote equal access to
land and other resources.
– Real outcome: Private production
declined to subsistence levels. Every rural
person that wanted to eat had to farm,
thus locking in labour and preventing
development of robust manufacturing and
service sectors necessary for economic
restructuring.
8. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
What about Market Failure?
10. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
“The colour of the cat doesn’t matter; any
cat that catches mice is a good cat”
– Deng Xiaoping, Restore Agricultural Production-Speech
7 July 1962
The “Black Cat-White Cat”
Cocktail, served at the Red
Capital Club in Beijing, China
11. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
“Mousers” versus “Fat Cats”
12. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Pathways to Food
Security:
(1) Increasing staple crop
yields;
(2) Reconciling the needs of
communities with
conservation efforts;
(3) Recognising the importance
of private enterprise and
free trade for sustainable
rural livelihoods;
(4) Diversifying out of major
cereals to accommodate a
wider array of products and
producers;
(5) Making economic policies
and regulations that are
sensitive to agricultural
realities; and
(6) Improving food quality and
nutrition.
Source: IFPRI, Millions Fed: Proven Success in Agricultural
Development, 2009
13. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Right to Food ǂ Food Security
Regional recognition of the
right to food
Regional experience of food
security
Source: FAOSTAT, via Rabbinge, Food First
Conference 2012, Florida, USA
• South America:
– Art 12, Protocol of San
Salvador (1 May 1988)
• Asia:
– None
• Africa:
– Implicit: Arts, 4, 16 & 22,
Banjul Charter (1979)
confirmed by African
Commission (2001)
– Art 14, Children’s Charter
(1990)
– Art. 15, Maputo Protocol
(2003)
14. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Human development
requires more than
conferring rights upon
communities. It requires an
environment where such
rights are both understood
and accessible within a
system that offers
protection and remedies to
violations of those rights –
whether they be socio-
economic, contractual,
property-related or
administrative in nature.
– UNU-WIDER, 2011
In this age of unprecedented
global wealth, many people
across the world continue to
face food shortages and
hunger. The international
community has focused on
humanitarian assistance and
economic development to
deliver food to people who
need it, but the food
insecurity crisis has myriad
causes, chief among them a
lack of good governance and
breakdown in the rule of law.
– American Bar Association, The
Nexus between Rule of Law and
Food Security, 2011
15. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Regional Governance &
Agricultural Policy
16. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
The Comprehensive Africa
Agriculture Development
Programme (CAADP)
17. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
CAADP Pillars
• Pillars of priority investment:
– Pillar 1: Land and water managements
(natural resource conservation).
– Pillar 2: Rural infrastructure and trade-related
capacities for improved market access.
– Pillar 3: Increasing food supplies and reducing
hanger (availability, access and utility of food).
– Pillar 4: Agricultural research, technology
dissemination, and adoption.
18. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
Components of Agricultural for Food Security
19. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
in dynamic global markets
A Note on Production
• Agricultural production, poverty, and food security are
intrinsically linked for several reasons:
– Agricultural production for subsistence as well as for market is
the main source of income for the rural population.
– Traditional African staples are non-tradable, and cannot be
purchased on international markets (local demand needs local
supply).
– Low functionality of international food markets in many African
countries (high transaction costs, little transparency re price and
supply, lack of credit and liquidity, import fluctuations, political
intervention)
– Low foreign currency earning limit participation in global markets
to alleviate shortfalls.
– Capacity constraints (financial, human resources, logistics and
planning) hamper delivery of food aid to isolated communities
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World War II and the European
Food Crisis
Death toll and economic setback of WWII:
Death Toll (1000s) Economic Setback
Austria 525 1886
France 505 1891
Netherlands 250 1912
Germany 6 363 1908
Italy 355 1909
Belgium 82 1924
Denmark 42 1936
21. Strategic positioning of South African agriculture
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Milestones for European
Agriculture
• 1957: The Treaty of Rome Creates the European Economic
Community (EEC).
• 1962: The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is born.
• 1970-80: Supply management.
• 1992: The CAP shifts from market support to producer
support
• 2000: The scope of the CAP is widened to include rural
development
• 2003: CAP reform cuts the link between subsidies and
production
• 2007: EU farming population doubles.
• 2013-13: A new CAP reform to strengthen the economic and
ecological competitiveness.
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What made the CAP succeed?
• Rule of law.
• Robust institutional backing.
• Few, clearly defined objectives linked to
available resources.
• Reliable data.
• Continuous monitoring & evaluation.
• Responsive reforms.