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🌍📱 Africa is taking a major step towards a connected digital agriculture future!

From 3–5 June 2026, the African Union Commission (AUC) convened Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP) implementing countries, development partners, and key stakeholders in Lilongwe, Malawi, to advance the harmonisation of digital agriculture strategies across Africa.

As countries invest in digital advisory services, farmer registries, climate information systems, market platforms, and agricultural data systems, the need for alignment has never been greater. The workshop focused on creating a common framework that promotes interoperability, stronger data governance, improved farmer services, and regional integration.

The meeting also contributed to the development of an AU–REC–Member States Policy Alignment and Implementation Roadmap, which will guide the rollout of the African Union Digital Agriculture Strategy and support the transformation of Africa's agri-food systems through coordinated digital investments.

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H4H Partners Strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems for Climate-Resilient Rangeland Restoration
Dear Esteemed Colleagues,
Stakeholders from Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia gathered in Gaborone last week for the Herding for Health (H4H) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Working Group Meeting, reinforcing their commitment to strengthening evidence-based approaches for sustainable rangeland restoration, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods across Southern Africa. To learn more, follow the link below: https://www.ccardesa.org/h4h-partners-strengthen-monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-systems-climate-resilient-rangeland
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