Situation of food and agriculture in Africa : executive summary

Abstract

This report summarizes the discussions and findings from the Fourth Meeting of the Technical Preparatory Committee of the Whole, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from April 14 to 22, 1983, as part of the United Nations Economic and Social Council's Commission for Africa's Silver Jubilee Anniversary. The document addresses the critical situation of food and agriculture in Africa, highlighting the challenges faced in achieving self-sufficiency and the need for accelerated implementation of the Lagos Plan of Action and the Monrovia Strategy for Economic Development. It outlines the persistent issues of food imports exceeding exports, inadequate agricultural production, and the impact of post-harvest losses. The report emphasizes the importance of enhancing agricultural research, improving transport infrastructure, and fostering intra-African trade to address these challenges.