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Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) met on Tuesday to validate Uganda’s fifth and final Biennial Review report under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).
Speaking at the meeting, Ms. Irene Racheal, Head of Statistics at MAAIF, emphasized the importance of the review process, calling it a “reminder of Uganda’s shared commitment to advancing agriculture across Africa.”
The Biennial Review tracks progress toward goals set in the 2014 Malabo Declaration, which include ending hunger, creating jobs, boosting investments, and improving farmers’ lives.
“This year’s review is particularly significant as it marks our final assessment under the Malabo Declaration,” Ms. Irene said. “It allows us to reflect on a decade of efforts and set the stage for Africa’s post-Malabo agricultural agenda.”
Ms. Irene noted that the review is more than just a report—it’s a tool for accountability and policy direction based on data and evidence. She urged all sectors and institutions to continue working together to produce tangible results.
She expressed appreciation to government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and development partners for their contributions, especially the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), whose support was critical in organizing the review.
“We must celebrate progress but also recognize areas where we still lag, such as budget shortfalls, food security, and youth employment. The review should inspire future action,” she said.
Dr. Edith Namutebi Nsubuga, Head of the Regional Peace and Security Department at MoFA, applauded CAADP for its data-driven approach and reaffirmed agriculture’s role as the backbone of Uganda’s economy.
AGRA’s country head, Dr. Sharon Tusiime Mbabazi, highlighted growing food insecurity in the IGAD region, affecting 62 million people due to climate change, economic challenges, and market instability. She stressed the importance of addressing agricultural challenges, noting that the sector contributes nearly half of the region’s GDP.
She reported that while Somalia and Ethiopia have already completed their review validation, Uganda, Kenya, and Djibouti are finalizing theirs this month ahead of the continental AU meeting.
However, Dr. Mbabazi acknowledged delays in data collection and processing across the region, particularly in generating gender-disaggregated data. “This time, we hope to improve that,” she said.
The finalized report will feed into Africa’s collective review at the African Union summit next month.
