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A collaborative network of research institutions across Africa dedicated to advancing evidence-based agricultural policy.

16/07/2026

THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES SECTOR

Africa's livestock and fisheries sectors present enormous growth opportunities. But opportunity alone does not attract investment. Creating the right incentives through predictable policies, efficient markets, and strategic public investments are essential for unlocking private sector participation across the value chain.

The next brown bag presents examples where this has worked.

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Register: www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

14/07/2026

THE PROTEIN CHALLENGE

Can Africa produce enough animal protein to feed its future?

Demand for meat, fish, and poultry is growing rapidly across Africa, yet domestic production continues to lag behind demand. The result is growing dependence on imports, lost economic opportunities, and increased vulnerability to global market shocks.

What will it take to build competitive livestock and fisheries sectors that improve food and nutritional security while creating jobs and expanding regional trade?

Join us as we explore the evidence.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
14:00–16:00 CAT. Register: www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

13/07/2026

As demand for animal-source foods continues to grow across the continent, Africa faces a critical opportunity to strengthen food security, create jobs, stimulate private investment, and expand regional trade.

Join us for Track 2 of the 2026 Brownbag Seminar Series, where leading researchers will present evidence from Malawi, Ghana, Zambia, and Kenya on practical policy and investment pathways for transforming livestock and fisheries value chains.

Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, development partner, private sector actor, or agribusiness practitioner, this webinar offers valuable evidence and practical insights to inform decision-making. Read more here: https://www.anapri.net/bbs-2026

Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Time: 14:00–16:00 CAT

Register via www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

08/07/2026

Who controls the data? Who shapes decisions? Who bears the risks? Who benefits from AI?

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in food, land, and water systems, it raises important questions about governance, accountability, and the distribution of benefits and risks.

The Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI), in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and with support from the CGIAR Science Programme on Policy Innovations and the Digital Transformation Accelerator, invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and development actors to submit abstracts for the pre conference workshop on The Political Economy of AI in African Agrifood Systems.

The Call welcomes empirical, conceptual, methodological, and policy oriented contributions addressing one or more of the following themes:

• Data governance and digital infrastructure
• AI and the organization of public life
• AI in the majority world

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

For more information, including the submission guidelines and abstract submission portal, visit: https://www.anapri.net/call-for-abstracts-the-political-economy-of-ai-in-african-agrifood-systems/

29/06/2026

Call for Abstracts

The Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI), in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and with support from the CGIAR Science Programme on Policy Innovations and the Digital Transformation Accelerator, invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and development actors to submit abstracts for a pre-conference workshop on The Political Economy of AI in African Agrifood Systems.

The workshop will be held on 26 October 2026 on the margins of the 13th ANAPRI Annual Stakeholders Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The call welcomes empirical, conceptual, methodological, and policy oriented contributions addressing one or more of the following themes:
• Data governance and digital infrastructure
• AI and the organization of public life
• AI in the majority world

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

For more information, including the submission guidelines and abstract submission portal, visit: https://www.anapri.net/call-for-abstracts-the-political-economy-of-ai-in-african-agrifood-systems/

17/06/2026

TODAY

Today, researchers and policy experts from across will come together to discuss one of the continent's most important agrifood transformation opportunities.

Why are some countries exporting raw oilseeds while importing refined products?

Why are processing plants operating below capacity despite growing demand?

What policy reforms are needed to unlock investment, strengthen competitiveness, and reduce import dependence?

Join us for the first session of the 2026 Brownbag Seminar Series: Unlocking Africa's Oilseed Economy: From Production to Processing and Trade

Drawing on evidence from , , , and , the webinar will present practical lessons for policymakers, development partners, researchers, and private sector actors seeking to accelerate agrifood transformation.

Date: TODAY, Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CAT

Register here: https://www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

We look forward to welcoming you.

16/06/2026

THE INVESTMENT QUESTION

Africa's oilseed sector holds enormous potential, but potential alone does not attract investment.

Investors need reliable policies, predictable markets, adequate infrastructure, and sufficient raw material supply. Without these fundamentals, processing plants remain underutilised and opportunities for value addition are lost.

Evidence from , , , and shows that policy choices can either crowd in private investment or discourage it.

What specific reforms are needed to make Africa's oilseed value chains more competitive and investment-ready?

Join policymakers, researchers, development partners, and private sector leaders as we explore the evidence.

Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CAT
Format: Virtual

Register here: https://www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

15/06/2026

THE HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN OILSEEDS AND FOOD SECURITY

When we talk about oilseeds, most people think about cooking oil. But oilseeds are much more than that.

Soybean and sunflower are also essential sources of protein-rich feed used in poultry, dairy, aquaculture, and livestock production.

This means that strengthening oilseed value chains can help improve the availability and affordability of animal-source foods while supporting agro-industrial development.

A stronger oilseed sector does not only benefit farmers. It supports processors, feed manufacturers, livestock producers, traders, and consumers.

How can African countries unlock these opportunities?

Join the conversation at the 2026 Brownbag Seminar Series.
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CAT

Register here: https://www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

12/06/2026

A POLICY SUCCESS STORY FROM TANZANIA

In , targeted reforms such as VAT exemptions on agro-processing equipment and oily cake, plus improvements in seed regulations helped transform the sunflower sector.

Between 2022 and 2024, the availability of improved sunflower seed doubled, encouraging private investment and strengthening linkages with the poultry and feed industries.

Tanzania presents some compelling lessons: smart, evidence-based policies can create ripple effects across entire value chains.

What other policy reforms have the potential to unlock growth across Africa's oilseed economy?

Join us on 17 June to find out.
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CAT
Format: Virtual

Register here: https://www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

10/06/2026

THE PROCESSING CAPACITY CHALLENGE

Did you know that some African countries have invested heavily in oilseed processing facilities that are operating far below capacity?

South Africa has led the way in oilseeds expansion, but there are other examples in the continent that showcase investments in oilseeds.

Malawi has more than 600,000 tonnes of installed soybean crushing capacity, while Zambia has over 1.3 million tonnes. Yet many facilities struggle to secure sufficient raw materials.

The challenge is not simply building processing plants. It is ensuring that production, markets, investment, and policy work together.

How can Africa bridge this gap? Find out during the first session of the 2026 Brownbag Seminar Series.

Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CAT
Format: Virtual

Register here: https://www.anapri.net/2026brownbagseries

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