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NEW! Presentations and Resources from the Partnership's 2010 Conference

 

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The Partnership is a research and advocacy organization founded in 2000 with a mission to cut hunger and poverty in Africa by promoting sustainable, Africa-led, agriculture based economic activity in rural Africa.
 
The Partnership believes that more and better investments in agricultural development are the key to increasing overall economic growth and reducing hunger and poverty in Africa.
 
 
 

Funding the Obama Administration's Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative
March 09, 2010
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of State released its Congressional Budget Justification for Foreign Operations, which included revised funding figures for the Obama Administration’s Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative (GHFSI).
Congressional Hearing: "Facing Global Hunger: Food as a Right" to be held Thursday, March 11
March 09, 2010
2:30-4:30, 2255 Rayburn House Office Building, DC
According to the 2009 UN Food and Agricultural Organization’s annual report, over one billion people are undernourished worldwide.  In addition to the onset of the global economic crisis, other factors such as rising food prices, lower income, and an increase in unemployment have contributed to the rise in hunger.
 
What is the 'Grand Challenge' Facing the Future of Agriculture?
March 03, 2010
What are the top research questions facing agriculture? Earlier this year,
the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) sought out the opinions of its
members and leadership to develop a Grand Challenge statement, key
questions, and expected outcomes.
 
Coffee, Commerce, and Communities: Small Scale Agricultural Development in East Africa
February 05, 2010
Presented by :
The Program on America and the Global Economy (PAGE)
and The Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center
Excerpts from the US Global Leadership Coalition's FY 11 Budget
February 02, 2010
Thanks to our partners at the US Global Leadership Coalition and AIARD, below are excerpts from the US Global Leadership Coalition's FY 11 budget
update that are of special interest to us. If you want a full budget report
go to usglc.org.
African leaders approve new agency to replace NEPAD Secretariat
February 02, 2010
14th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union approves the integration of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) into the structures and processes of the African Union including the establishment of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA)
 

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