Dr. Augustin Wambo Yamdjeu - Africa at a Turning Point: The Significance of the Kampala CAADP Declaration

Dr. Augustin Wambo Yamdjeu, Director, Knowledge Systems, AKADEMIYA2063

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1. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Africa at a Turning Point: The Significance of the Kampala CAADP Declaration June 26, 2025 12:30 – 14:30 GMT Online AUGUSTIN WAMBO YAMDJEU, PhD
2. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Why CAADP and Why Now? • CAADP (2003–today): Africa’s flagship for ag transformation. • Achievements: ↑ AgGDP, ↓ poverty, better nutrition, ↑ intra-African trade. • But new challenges: climate stress, urbanization, inequality. • Kampala Declaration (2026–2035): Time for a shift in paradigm.
3. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES From Maputo to Kampala – An Evolving Agenda Declaration Year Focus Innovation Maputo 2003 Public investment (10%) AgGDP growth (6%) Malabo 2014 Ag-food-trade nexus Biennial Reviews (accountability) Kampala 2025 Agrifood systems transformation Systems thinking, resilience, inclusive growth
4. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Kampala's Six Transformative Commitments 1. Sustainable food production, agro- industrialization, trade 2. Boost investment & financing 3. Achieve food & nutrition security 4. Promote inclusive & equitable livelihoods 5. Build climate-resilient agrifood systems 6. Strengthen governance & accountability
5. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Goals and Targets by 2035 • +45% agri-food output | –50% post-harvest loss | 3× intra-African trade • $100B mobilized | 10% govt budget | 15% agri-food GDP reinvestment • Zero hunger | ↓ child stunting & wasting by 25% • 30% land under sustainable use | 40% households shock-resilient • Full integration in all NASIPs by 2028
6. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES What Sets Kampala Apart Holistic Systems Approach Goes beyond agriculture to food systems, climate, trade, equity Inclusive Process Developed through multistakeholder consultations: women, youth, CSOs, RECs, private sector Evidence-Driven Based on technical analysis, modeling, data synthesis Theory of Change + Results Framework First-ever structured roadmap for goals, indicators, milestones Integrated Policy Package Declaration + 10-Year Strategy + Action Plan for implementation & accountability Alignment with Global Agendas SDGs, UNFSS, AfCFTA, African Common Position on Food Systems
7. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Domestication Roadmap • Formal Notification and Cabinet-level alignment • Inclusive Guidelines and Stakeholder Consultations • Baseline Analysis and Goal Setting • NASIP Development – Investment plans grounded in data • Monitoring + Biennial Review 2.0 – Coherence, performance tracking, and adjustments
8. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Anticipated Challenges • Fragmented institutions and policy incoherence • High debt, low public ag investment, financing gaps • Weak data systems, limited technical and human capacity • Climate vulnerability, especially for smallholders • Risk of shallow ownership if stakeholders aren’t meaningfully involved
9. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Enablers of Success • Inter-ministerial platforms and regional harmonization • Innovative financing (e.g. blended, PPPs, climate funds) • Investment in youth, women, and local extension services • Digital ag, data systems, geospatial tools • Functional accountability through BR 2.0 and JSRs
10. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Key Policy Considerations • Institutional Integration: Align ag, trade, climate, education, finance under one national vision • Inclusivity: Embed voices of women, youth, and farmers in planning and accountability • Localized Implementation: NASIPs must be owned at national and subnational levels • Financing Innovation: Combine domestic public funds with blended and climate finance • Results-Oriented Delivery: Translate Theory of Change into actionable milestones • Knowledge & Capacity: Invest in data systems, vocational training, extension, digital tools • Mutual Accountability: Strengthen BR and JSR mechanisms to monitor, report, adjust
11. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES Final Takeaways The Kampala Declaration marks a bold evolution in Africa’s ag policy It embeds resilience, equity, and accountability at its core Success depends on inclusive implementation: public + private + civil sectors AKADEMIYA2063 and partners stand ready with data, tools, and dialogue platforms
12. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES AKADEMIYA2063’s Role • Supporting evidence-informed policymaking • Providing: Policy briefs Diagnostics Data platforms Capacity support Webinars & dialogues • Working with AUC, AUDA-NEPAD, RECs, Member States, civil society
13. Evidence & Policy Dialogue to Facilitate Africa-wide Domestication & Implementation KAMPALA CAADP SERIES THANK YOU