Continental Consultation on CAADP Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators
The Continental Consultation on the CAADP Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators successfully concluded in Windhoek, Namibia, from 24 to 27 March 2026. This four-day workshop brought together African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and technical experts to review and refine a harmonized framework for tracking progress on the Compressive Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035). The event was organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and RECs.
The primary focus of the consultation was on reviewing and refining the proposed CAADP Kampala Result Framework and BR indicators. These tools are essential for translating the continent’s agricultural commitments into measurable outcomes. They will support robust monitoring, mutual accountability, and evidence-based decision-making aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 flagship programmes and priorities.
Key Outcomes of the Workshop
The consultation produced several key outcomes, including:
- Consensus on the structure and content of the CAADP Kampala Results Framework, ensuring alignment with the six strategic objectives and 22 targets outlined in the CAADP Kampala Declaration.
- Agreement on governance and coordination mechanisms to streamline data collection, validation, and reporting processes across national, regional, and continental levels.
- Development of a clear, time-bound roadmap for implementing the first Biennial Review cycle under the Kampala Strategy, setting the stage for ongoing performance tracking and learning.
- Enhanced understanding among participants of CAADP’s role as one of the flagship programmes under the Second Ten-Year Implementation of the AU Agenda 2063, strengthening continental cohesion and shared ownership.
Statements from Key Figures
During the opening ceremony of the consultation workshop, H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), emphasized the need to move beyond policy formulation towards concrete delivery in transforming Africa’s agrifood systems. He highlighted that Africa’s future depends not only on plans or discussions but on effective implementation that ensures every African has access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food.
Despite over two decades of commitments since the adoption of CAADP in Maputo, more than 300 million Africans remain food insecure, and the continent continues to spend nearly $100 billion annually on food imports. These figures, he stressed, demand clarity, courage, and collective resolve.
Commissioner Vilakati also introduced his 100-day rolling action plan, which focuses on improving production and food security through soil health and mapping, youth empowerment through job creation, enhancing the blue economy, climate resilience, and resource mobilization. This plan aims to reduce Africa’s food import bill and contributes to the implementation of the Kampala CAADP action plan.
Contributions from Other Leaders
Hon. Ruthy Masake, Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Republic of Namibia, highlighted the critical role of the consultation workshop in refining the Kampala Results Framework to ensure it remains responsive, measurable, and impactful across the continent. She emphasized the importance of the Biennial Review process as a key mechanism for tracking progress, enhancing accountability, and fostering peer learning among African countries.
Representing the CEO of the African Development Agency (AUDA NEPAD), Dr. Manyewu Mutamba, Senior Programme Officer, Food Security, reaffirmed AUDA-NEPAD’s commitment to accelerating Africa’s agricultural transformation. He highlighted the importance of clarity when defining contributions, tracking progress, and fostering knowledge sharing to meet the ambitious targets set by the African Heads of State through the Biennial Review mechanism.
Mr. Gamundani Moses, Co-Chairperson of SADC, emphasized the critical timing of the workshop amid a continent-wide commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems. He underscored the importance of moving beyond declarations to actionable implementation, noting that the Results Framework and Biennial Review indicators are essential tools for accountability, guiding investments, and shaping policies across member states.
Significance of the Workshop
The outcomes of this continental consultation workshop mark a significant milestone in operationalizing the CAADP Kampala Strategy, which aims to build sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and prosperous agri-food systems across Africa over the next decade. By establishing a harmonized and pragmatic monitoring system, the continent is better positioned to accelerate agricultural transformation, drive investment prioritization, and enhance policy coherence.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Janet Edeme – Head of Division, Rural Development/ Ag Head of Agriculture and Food Security Division Directorate (ARD) African Union Commission
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Agnes Obua-Ogwal, CAADP Advisor (M&E), Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), African Union Commission.
Email: [email protected]
For media inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke, Information and Communications Directorate; AU Commission
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