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David Spielman

David Spielman is the director of IFPRI’s Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit and has been with the institute since 2004. His research agenda covers a range of topics including agriculture and rural development policy; agricultural science, technology, and innovation; plant genetic resources and seed systems; agricultural extension and advisory services; and community-driven rural development.

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The mission of the Ministry of Agriculture are Agricultural production and food self-sufficiency; Planning of national production targets in the fields of agriculture and agroforestry; Promotion and supervision of Agricultural Associations and Cooperatives; Design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural development programs and projects; Promotion of agricultural products for domestic food, domestic industry and export; Phytosanitary surveillance and management of plant quarantine in the interior of the country and at border crossings and permanent updating of the relevant regulatory measures; Orientation and support of economic operators interested in investing in agricultural sectors towards sites with high production potential, so as to minimize operating costs; Collection, analysis and publication of agricultural statistics in the form of a directory.

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Regionalism, “continentalism,” and multilateralism: Building or stumbling blocks for Africa?

2025Sall, Leysa Maty; Bouët, Antoine; Seck, Abdoulaye
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Regionalism, “continentalism,” and multilateralism: Building or stumbling blocks for Africa?

Following World War II, a multilateral framework was established to structure global trade based on shared principles, including nondiscrimination through Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment, consolidation of customs duties, the ability to implement trade remedies in cases of unfair competition, and the creation of transparent trade policies and a binding dispute settlement mechanism. This framework was established in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and later by the World Trade Organization (WTO). It facilitated the rapid expansion of international trade for several decades: according to the WTO, world trade volume today is 45 times the level recorded in 1950.

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2025

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Sall, Leysa Maty; Bouët, Antoine; Seck, Abdoulaye

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Sall, Leysa Maty; Bouët, Antoine; and Seck, Abdoulaye. 2025. Regionalism, “continentalism,” and multilateralism: Building or stumbling blocks for Africa? In Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor 2025, eds. Sunday Odjo, Fousseini Traore, and Chahir Zaki. Chapter 5, Pp. 139-176. Kigali: AKADEMIYA2063; Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://doi.org/10.54067/9798991636919

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Africa; Trade; Policies

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.54067/9798991636919 Source record

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The role of fertilizer trade in enhancing food security in Africa

2025Odjo, Sunday; Traoré, Fousseini; Zaki, Chahir
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The role of fertilizer trade in enhancing food security in Africa

A comprehensive approach to understanding the relationship between food security and trade must include the trade and accessibility of agricultural inputs. Fertilizers (organic and mineral) are crucial for delivering essential nutrients to crops, significantly boosting agricultural productivity and, in turn, enhancing food security. Increased fertilizer use can help make food more available and affordable by generating higher crop yields, lowering farmers’ production costs, and increasing supply. In addition, by achieving higher crop yields on the same land area, fertilizers can reduce the need to expand agricultural land, helping to prevent deforestation.

Year published

2025

Authors

Odjo, Sunday; Traoré, Fousseini; Zaki, Chahir

Citation

Odjo, Sunday; Traoré, Fousseini; and Zaki, Chahir. 2025. The role of fertilizer trade in enhancing food security in Africa. In Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor 2025, eds. Sunday Odjo, Fousseini Traore, and Chahir Zaki. Chapter 4, Pp. 119-138. Kigali: AKADEMIYA2063; Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://doi.org/10.54067/9798991636919

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Africa; Fertilizers; Trade; Food Security; Policies

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.54067/9798991636919 Source record

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Intra-African agricultural trade and implications for domestic food security

2025Odjo, Sunday; Diallo, Mouhamadou Hady; Yade, Samdane
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Intra-African agricultural trade and implications for domestic food security

The 21st century ushered in a renewed sense of optimism regarding Africa’s economic prospects. With a rapidly growing population, a burgeoning consumer market, and vast agricultural potential, the continent stands at a pivotal juncture. Central to this narrative of transformation is the agenda for regional integration, championed by the African Union’s landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). While the AfCFTA does not have a standalone protocol dedicated solely to agriculture or food security, these sectors are encompassed within the Protocol on Trade in Goods, which addresses tariff concessions, nontariff barriers, and rules of origin applicable to agricultural products. Officially operationalized in 2021, the AfCFTA aims to create a single market for goods and services, facilitating the free movement of businesspersons and investments, and ultimately paving the way for a continental customs union.1 Its primary objective is to significantly boost intra-African trade, which has historically languished at dismally low levels. Compared to Europe and North America, where intraregional trade represents a significant share of overall commerce, Africa’s internal level of trade remains markedly lower (UNCTAD 2021). This discrepancy is not merely a trade statistic; it reflects deep-seated structural issues with profound implications for one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: food security.

Year published

2025

Authors

Odjo, Sunday; Diallo, Mouhamadou Hady; Yade, Samdane

Citation

Odjo, Sunday; Diallo, Mouhamadou Hady; and Yade, Samdane. 2025. Intra-African agricultural trade and implications for domestic food security. In Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor 2025, eds. Sunday Odjo, Fousseini Traore, and Chahir Zaki. Chapter 2, Pp. 52-84. Kigali: AKADEMIYA2063; Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://doi.org/10.54067/9798991636919

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Africa; Trade; Agricultural Trade; Food Security; Policies

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.54067/9798991636919 Source record

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Book Chapter