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September 4, 2026 · Industry Watch

African Food Systems Forum sets US$100bn investment ambition

African Food Systems Forum sets US$100bn investment ambition

Regional value chains linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area are expected to play a central part in the discussion.

The African Food Systems Forum is targeting US$100 billion in investment aimed at transforming agriculture across the continent. The scale of the goal underlines the importance being placed on long-term financing for the sector.

According to Food Business Africa, regional value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area will feature prominently in the talks. That focus points to closer market integration as a key part of the wider agricultural agenda.

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