AgriBridge Policy Note #1

Stronger Together: Trade as a Catalyst for Resilient African Agrifood Systems

The analysis in this policy note draws on regional trade data, case studies, and policy analysis to examine how agricultural trade can support the right to healthy and nutritious food in Africa through global partnerships, such as with Germany. The note examines trends in intra-African agricultural trade and Africa’s trade with Europe, focusing on how trade patterns, standards, infrastructure, and value addition affect food security and agricultural growth.