AU-#IAPSC Coordinator Dr Saliou Niassy spells out some renewed commitments to member states and regional economic communities, stresses need for joint efforts and solution-oriented approaches by all players. Full story on bit.ly/3MUslWT IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment African Union

EAC Regional Pest Risk Analysis Workshop at the Grand Legacy Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda between 27 Nov and 1 Dec 2023. Food and Agriculture Organization East African Community Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition & C.P Authority Oronje MaryLucy

Did you know that 36% of agrifood workers worldwide are women? Yet, #RuralWomen earn nearly 20% less than men and have reduced access to land, credit, technology, and information. This has to change. #LetsGrowEquality!

A Pest Risk Analysis #PRA workshop in Kigali-Rwanda provided an opportunity for some deeper reflection on threats and impacts of new & emerging pests on the African continent & how a harmonized approach could help manage it. It was organized through #CABI's #PlantwisePlus project

AU-#IAPSC Coordinator Dr Saliou Niassy outlines to members of the press from Ministry of Agriculture in #Zambia, measures IAPSC has put in place to fully support and work jointly with #AU member states & stakeholders, in the implementation of the #planthealthstrategy for Africa.

Let's transform our agrifood systems for: 🔹Better production 🔸Better nutrition 🔹Better environment 🔸Better life, leaving no one behind. A sustainable & food secure world for all is possible if we work together. #4Betters

In Rwanda, #FarmerFieldSchools are helping farmers shift from subsistence agriculture to market-oriented production. Thanks to a Food and Agriculture Organization project, farmers learned about integrated pest management & other farming skills to improve production & preserve biodiversity. #EducationDay

We are getting set for the AU-#IAPSC 17th #Steering Committee Meeting and also the AU-IAPSC Preparatory Meeting of the 18th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (Pre-#CPM 18) in Douala - Cameroon. Take note of the dates and the details for these important events.

Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira returns as President of the #PanAfricanParliament