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Committee: African SummitOfficer(s): Brian Hong
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PositionDescription of PositionCountriesKey Country Position InformationFood Score (0 to 100)Crop Production Rank
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Nations with a high prevalence of sustainable agricultureThese countries are major agriculture dominions due to the utilization of sustainable practices EthiopiaEthiopia is seeking to implement training programs for farmers in order to incorporate greater sustainable practices. The country also looks favorably upon granting farmers refined devices to preserve natural resources such as soil and water.33.37.2
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Nigeria In Nigeria, policy makers must address the issue of a growing world and necessary advances in food technology.38.48.1
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South AfricaA prominent operation in South Africa is the Micro-Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA), which gives landowners, farmers, and busniness owners the opportunity to acquire equipment such as wheelbarrows and fertilizer. The organization also allows business owners who are just starting out to boost their savings by offering mobilization capabilities.647
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TunisiaTunisia aims to stabilize agricultural work, maximize sustainable usage of the land, and provide stable access to water, infrastructure and basic services.58.84.9
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SenegalA program known as the Rodale Institute has trained over 10,000 technicians, farmers, and agricultural extension workers for certain projects that limit degradation and increase the production of areas such as the Peanut Basin. 44.25.2
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EgyptEgypt has experienced water scarcity, climate change, limited land, as well as an increase in urbanization, which has greatly affected agriculture.56.65.8
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 AlgeriaThere has been an improvement in Algeria’s agricultural productivity in recent years due to the implementation of the Agriculture Development Plan in 2000, which increases agriculture production. However, Algeria still remains the main wheat importer of the globe with costs totalling up to $2.39 billion.51.54.8
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LibyaThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the U.N. provided resources such as pest control, quality seeds, technical assistance and education to Libyan farmers. In 2017, the FAO supplied a $3.5 million grant to strengthen the capacities of the agriculture industry.N/A5.9
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TanzaniaTanzania struggles with soil management; farmers are faced with erosion, and must lower their consumption of water in order to substitute for forests that are under pressure. A registered organization known as Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania works alongside farmers, researches, and educators and also controls a training center.35.45
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Cote D'IvoireLand expansion has increased agricultural practices in Cote D'Ivoire. The rapid extension contributes to the increase of production and growth of the economy, with suitable land open for use. 42.52.2
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GhanaGhana seeks to improve its sustainable practices by increasing soil fertility as well as crop yields which will ultimately help lower production costs in the long run.47.96
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Nations with a moderate prevalence of sustainable agriculture
MadagascarA recent practice known as the Madagascar Method is responsible for the increase in food security in Madagascar while simultaneously limiting enviornmental damage.27.25.5
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CameroonDue to agriculture constituting a major role in the employment sector, Cameroon has been focusing on improving its farming practices. The Agricultural Competitiveness Improvement Project (PACA) is accountable for greatly improving food security, specifically yielding 220 percent more plaintains and 98 percent more maize.41.64.2
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MozambiqueThere has been a rise in farming workshops being established in Mozambique. These programs allow farmers to receive benefits such as technical assistance, research and technology services, and an increase in coordination and policy support. 33.74.4
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CongoIn recent times, the World Bank supplied approximately $75 million credit to Congo for new projects in order to advance crop promotion and production as well as create animal products. N/A5.1
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AngolaThe United Nations launched a program known as Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems which seeks to benefit business owners, farmers, and consumers by strengthening agricultural practices in Angola. 33.25
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NigerNiger attempts to improve its sustainable agriculture by working on projects that will combat unforeseeable climate problems such as droughts in order to generate reslience in the agricultural field. 29.57.4
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Burkina FasoInitiatives such as the diversification of crops as well as water and soil conservation have allowed sustainable agriculture in Burkina Faso to spur economic development and ensure secure food production for years to come.33.15.6
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MalawiCertain policies such as the National Agriculture Policy are set to affect Malawi by focusing on commercialization in order to promote growth in the farming industry. The policy allows for a switch from subsistence production to non-traditional agricultural chains with the intent of generating more revenue and allowing for necessary actions to be taken in order to ensure successful efforts. 31.33.9
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MaliThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has collaborated with partners across the globe to perform Integrated Production and Pest Management (IPPM) endeavors in Mali that assist farmers with production and profits for crops. The program also seeks to incorporate a system that combats climate change in Mali.39.46.4
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ZambiaFarmers in Zambia have used a technique called monocropping, but issues such as low crop yields and restricted payments have forced the nation's citizens to rely on trading and charcoal burning in order to receive wages. However, these practices cause desertification and erosion which further degrades the environment in Zambia and may also result in an increase in poverty. 32.45.2
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ZimbabweZimbabwe seeks to improve livestock production through newer feeding strategies, animal husbandry, and other breeding practices. The nation encourages climate-friendly technology and systems such as crop diversification and rotation, improved preservation and processing, and irrigation. N/A4
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ChadSustainable agriculture development in Chad has progressed, as farmers have started to follow a new technique that focuses on using rainwater, named Zaï, that counters desertification and increases productivity in agriculture. Although this practice is heavily dependent on labor, it has the potential to improve food security in Chad whilst experiencing an unstable climate.28.35
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KenyaAce Africa has also been working to improve sustainable agriculture in Kenya by implementing what the organization calls Community Livelihood Programs. These programs deal with the problem of decreased soil fertility by teaching local farmers how to make organic compost. This compost not only improves soil fertility, but also helps crops better fight against disease and increases carbon sequestration.42.26.3
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SomaliaThe Somali Agriculture Technical Group (SATG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sustainable agriculture in Somalia via homegrown solutions that are both practical and scientific. The SATG has preserved seeds specifically tied to the Somali culture, improved production techniques for higher yields and trained and collaborated with numerous people at the local, regional, national and international levels.N/A6.6
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GuineaFarmers in Guinea largely engage in subsistence agriculture, growing crops on small plots of land to feed themselves and their families. Yet inadequate infrastructure and poor access to agricultural extension services, technologies and inputs, undermine potential productivity.345.1
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South SudanThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently managing a $61 million emergency rehabilitation program in South Sudan in an attempt to help 250,000 displaced farmers return to agriculture after being forced from their land. In order to realize this goal, South Sudan must prioritize infrastructure improvements in targeted areas with high agricultural potential.N/A5.2
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RwandaA program known as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations provides assistance in Rwanda centered on four areas: improving food security and nutrition, sustainably managing resources to increase productivity, private sector investment and knowledge sharing.

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DR CongoThe development of agriculture and other sectors in the DRC have been hindered by the simple fact that the country has been healing from more than 15 years of war. This has unfortunately created serious infrastructure and systematic issues that have tested the nation’s business environment.25.52.3
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BeninThrough new sustainable programs, farmers in Benin have begun to diversify their farm systems. Many FFS farmers, for example, are now growing a combination of cotton, maize and soybean. Such diversified systems can help simultaneously improve farmers’ economic and nutritional well-being, while improving soil fertility and overall ecological resilience.39.65.2
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Cape VerdeCape Verde is susceptible to several climate issues such as droughts that result in the lack of water, making it difficult for businesses to invest in agriculture in the nation. Furthermore, the deficiency of technical knowledge contributes to limited farming practices.N/A6
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TogoA project present in Togo was USAID WAFP, or West Africa Fertilizer Program, wich sought to improve the supply and distribution of appropriate and affordable fertilizers in West Africa. WAFP focused on creating a conducive policy for increased investment in the fertilizer business. It facilitated access to business, investment and financing information that allowed the private sector to deliver quality and affordable fertilizers to farmers.37.24.7
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Sierra LeoneThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) seeks to establish sustainable agriculture in Sierra Leone through responsible development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Sierra Leone has very high potential in fostering agricultural production that can decrease malnutrition and promote food security. 28.74.8
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UgandaThe Uganda Sustainable Agriculture Support Organization (USASO) helps train people in sustainable methods of farming. Ugandans are taught to both plant and take care of the foods they grow. The women of Uganda learn the most, as they make up a significant part of the workforce. They, along with children, learn to fertilize soil and create a sustainable food source for the country through farming.43.32.4
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SudanA program called the Sudan Productive Capacity Recovery Programme-Capacity Building (SPCRP-CB/Sudan) was a six-year partnership project between the government of Sudan, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU). The purpose of the program was to build a strong and sustainable agricultural sector so as to provide a systemic improvement to food insecurity in Sudan. This mission was achieved through strengthening rural communities by training farmers on sustainable agricultural practices.34.84.9
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EritreaEritrea aimed to increase collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote sustainability and food security. As such, there has been success with projects that aim to increase sustainable agriculture in Eritrea, specifically in the small village of Keih-Kor. With the help of the UNDP, the village was able to regain the use of 45 hectares of farmland.N/A4.4
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LiberiaThe Liberian government has been addressing the deforestation in Liberia that has led to unsustainable agriculture practices such as charcoal/fuelwood production for energy in cooking and drying, logging practices and unsustainable mining practices.N/A4.8
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Central African RepublicPart of the nation's plan for improving food security is to increase sustainable agriculture in the Central African Republic by growing sustainable fish farming in many rivers of the CAR and increase seed distribution. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is providing similar aid and training.N/A5.1
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NamibiaThe lack of food security caused by the impact of the drought has put Namibia in a very troubling place in regards to both its agriculture and economy. The lack of sustainability has also led to a significant decrease in income for farmers who live off their land and make money from their crops. This has left many citizens, as well as the country as a whole, at an economic disadvantage.N/A3.6
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BotswanaThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been providing unabated support to Botswana in the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, programmes and projects in food, agriculture and natural resources aimed at improving food security and nutrition in a broad-based, equitable and sustainable manner and reducing poverty. In providing this assistance, FAO has always focused on enhancing the livelihood of smallholders, who form the bulk of the rural poor, in a way that is technically sound and economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.59.42.9
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Nations with a low prevalence of sustainable agriculture
These countries lack sustainable practices, negatively affecting crop production and farming.LesothoOn Sep. 29, 2017, the World Bank financed Lesotho’s Smallholder Agriculture Development Project with $10 million to develop market output in Lesotho’s agriculture sector. The World Bank and the Global Environment Facility implemented the project in 2011. This project aims to aid smallholder farmers in exploring the agriculture market and boosting productivity.N/A3.3
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GambiaThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is implementing the Adapting Irrigation to Climate Change in West and Central Africa (AICCA) project in the Gambia to provide smallholder farmers with concrete tools in water management, small-scale irrigation systems and adaptation strategies that respond to their specific needs.N/A5.6
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GabonA pest known as the tsetse fly destroys more than $4 billion of agriculture and kills more than three million livestock, striking a devastating blow Gabon’s agriculture industry. Not only do these flies harm sustainable agriculture in Gabon, they also infect about 75,000 people with trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness. To combat the tsetse growth, scientists are using radiation to sterilize male flies before releasing them back outside. While this strategy has proven successful in other parts of the world, it has had limited success in Africa due to a lack of funding.N/A4
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SeychellesThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has the aim of improving national food security and nutrition and harmonizing Seychelles's domestic policies and laws with its international obligations; The introduction of agroforestry to support improved productivity and enhanced food security, through sustainable production and management of natural resources that mitigate effects of climate change; Creation and enhancement of more inclusive and efficient agribusinesses and agrifood chains, including the development of a local markets and production-toconsumption value chains.N/A4.9
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Swaziland (eSwatini)On the larger scale, local farmers were educated on conservation farming in order to prolong the life of crops and the land. In order to make up for the drought throughout the country, the SADP also involved creating better access to water for farming by constructing and restoring dams and boreholes.N/a3.3
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Equatorial GuineaA political movement called Seed Sovereignty is attempting to repeal the legislation that makes it a crime to save and share seeds. This movement is attempting to restore the right to use seeds to the farmer so that sustainable agriculture in Equatorial Guinea and other areas of the world is possible without needing to buy new seeds each year.225
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MauritiusSustainable agriculture in Mauritius is currently being tested by climate change, food imports, erosion and inefficient agriculture and aquaculture techniques. Through coaching and development of aquaculture strategies and gaining food independence by increasing local farming, Mauritius continues to move closer to achieving sustainable agriculture.N/A1.5
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DjiboutiDjibouti is focusing on acquiring the ability to power any machinery needed. For the World Bank Group, electrification of rural areas was a major investment for Djibouti. The group began researching the best way to electrify Djibouti for farmers in 2017.N/A3.1
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ComorosThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) plans to boost domestic food production and improve food safety. Much of the population is affected by low-quality and unsanitary foods, and farmers don’t have access to the technology and methods needed for sanitary production. N/A4.6
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BurundiThe Food and Agriculture Organization aims to continue establishing and maintaining farmer field schools that teach farmers good farming practices. The organization has caused 200 households established micro-gardens in urban and peri-urban places, thereby creating opportunities for smallholders to produce despite the very limited land availability. Additionally, the project also facilitated the “reinforcement of erosion control and watershed stabilization techniques using integrated forestry practices, perennial forage grasses and field mapping.25.12.5
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Sao Tome & PrincipeSao Tome & Principe has integrated gravity-fed irrigation systems, built greenhouses and created and installed solar dryers. Additionally, over 100 technicians and officials of the Ministry of Rural Development in Sao Tome and Principe have been specifically trained in how to sustain the developments made to the country’s agricultural system.N/A4.7
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Guinea-Bissau Sustainability has allowed rice production to double. The European Union has also created a financing program to rehabilitate 300 kilometers of road in the area, allowing for a more efficient transport of goods. More sustainable practices and projects like these are also vital to combating climate change, a problem the country has been facing the effects of for years.N/A2.4