Agriculture & Rural Development
African Union Development Fund
Cultivating Prosperity, Harvesting Resilience
Transforming Africa's Agricultural Landscape from Subsistence to Sustainable Enterprise..
Introduction
Agriculture is the bedrock of the African economy, supporting over 60% of the continent's workforce. Yet, its vast potential remains untapped. The African Union Development Project (AUDP) is dedicated to unlocking this potential. We move beyond traditional aid to strategic investment, financing projects that modernize the entire agricultural value chain—from seed to market—ensuring food security, creating millions of jobs, and driving sustainable, inclusive economic growth across rural Africa.
Pillar 1: Climate-Smart Production & Resilience
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Focus: Enhancing on-farm productivity and sustainability.
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Initiatives:
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Financing for drought-resistant seeds and climate-adaptive farming practices.
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Large-scale development of irrigation infrastructure to mitigate dependence on rainfall.
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Promotion of soil health and conservation agriculture.
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Integration of renewable energy (solar water pumps) into farming operations.
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Pillar 2: Value Chain Development & Agro-Processing
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Focus: Moving Africa up the value chain to capture greater wealth from its produce.
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Initiatives:
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Investment in post-harvest storage, cold chains, and transportation logistics to reduce waste.
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Financing for the establishment and expansion of local agro-processing plants.
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Support for the development of high-value export crops and products.
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Pillar 3: Market Access & Financial Inclusion
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Focus: Connecting farmers to markets and capital.
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Initiatives:
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Development of digital marketplaces and commodity exchanges.
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Financing for warehouse receipt systems and collateral management.
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De-risking instruments to encourage private sector lending to smallholder farmers and agri-SMEs.
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Support for the development of rural feeder roads and market infrastructure.
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Pillar 4: Technology & Innovation
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Focus: Leveraging technology to drive a new green revolution.
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Initiatives:
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Promotion and financing for precision agriculture, drones, and IoT sensors.
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Support for Agri-Tech startups and innovation hubs.
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Deployment of digital extension services to deliver real-time advice to farmers.
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Investment in R&D for crop improvement and sustainable inputs.
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Sector-Wide Impact at a Glance
The AUDF's strategic investments are delivering tangible results across the continent.
Impact Stats - Three columns
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$7.5+ Billion | Total Capital Deployed
Fueling the engine of rural transformation. -
5 Million | Smallholder Farmers Empowered
Providing access to finance, technology, and stable markets. -
2.5 Million | Hectares Under Sustainable Management
Promoting practices that increase yield while protecting the environment.
Cape Verde : Approved
$515,316
Agriculture and Rural Development
Mozambique : Approved
$16,600,000
Agriculture and Rural Development
Côte d'Ivoire : Approved
$85,639,901
Agriculture and Rural Development
Morocco : Approved
$85,056,435
Agriculture and Rural Development
Multinational
$4,000,000
Agriculture and Rural Development
Guinea : Approved
$1,000,000
Agriculture and Rural Development
Benin : Approved
$25,000,000
Agriculture and Rural Development
Sudan : Approved
$72,000,000
Agriculture and Rural Development
Eswatini : Approved
$654,174