COMESA, WWF launch cooperation in support of Africa's agriculture

Africa's economic group, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have agreed to jointly implement a program in an effort to improve the productivity and competitiveness of African agriculture.

The two organizations signed on Wednesday a memorandum of cooperation in which they will partner in the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CAADP).

The CAADP is an initiative under the auspices of the COMESA that focuses on four pillars of activities aimed at improving the productivity and competitiveness of African agriculture.

Among the activities is extending the area under sustainable land management and reliable water control systems.

Other activities include improving rural infrastructure, increasing food supply and enhancing agricultural research.

The cooperation between the COMESA and WWF will focus on linking the livelihood of poor rural farmers with the enlargement of commercial agricultural markets.

The two organizations also agreed to discuss agro-forestry projects across eastern and southern Africa to promote adaptation to climate change.

Source: Xinhua