Strategy for agricultural transformation in africa

 

Going forward, the AfDB can use its unique role and previous experience as 
a key investor for, convener of, and advisor to African nations and institutions to 
coordinate and amplify
the impact of a potentially otherwise disconnected set of efforts 
across the continent. More specifically, the Bank will work in conjunction with its partners 
to catalyze African agricultural transformation in three ways:
• 
Orchestrate activities at the sector level to create tangible plans and momentum 
for transformation. This includes outlining what is necessary to achieve agreed 
upon outcomes and coordinating the activities of the Bank and its partners in 
implementing. For example, the Bank can bring together RMCs, inputs-focused 
organizations, and private sector ICT players to build out farmer e-registration 
systems across the continent.
• 
Architect the design and lead the operation of areas that are both critical to drive 
transformation and for which the Bank is able to leverage its comparative 
advantages. This includes bringing either previous experience or current content 
expertise to actually define the parameters of an intervention and playing a key 
role in delivering on one of more of those parameters. For example, the Bank can 
assist RMCs in establishing ideal locations, design components, and conditions for 
success of agro-processing zones and corridors and play a critical role in investing 
in and prioritizing necessary activities.
• 
Scale and replicate the activities and programs of key partners that have shown 
success in contributing to desired transformation. For example, the Bank can 
provide financial support to replicate innovative farmer extension models. Here, 
the nature of the Bank and its resulting competitive advantage is best used to 
amplify the impact of other organizations that are founded on a closer relationship 
to the farmer.
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