Center of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM): Implementation plan

Abstract

In the last decade, Africa has experienced robust growth driven by rising commodity prices, domestic demand and stronger trade and investment ties with global economies. Despite this optimism of growth, Africa remains the most food insecure continent. Hunger and poverty continue to ravage the continent and the number of people living in extreme poverty is expected to grow. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in its recent Global Hunger Index report (2014) indicate that almost 33% of the population in Africa (close to 200 million people) are undernourished. The hunger situation is projected to worsen over the next two decades unless drastic measures are taken.