NADF proposes new financial architecture for Africa's food systems
The National Agricultural Development Fund is calling for a structured system to coordinate public and private capital. An executive secretary argued that current funding fragmentation hinders the implementation of CAADP.
Mohammed Ibrahim, executive secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), said African nations must adopt a new financial architecture to accelerate food systems transformation. He made this proposal during the Policy & State Capability Thematic Plenary at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Ibrahim argued that moving beyond simple funding is essential for implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). He stated that existing resources are often fragmented and lack effective coordination structures. His plan involves identifying national priorities to develop credible investment opportunities. NADF intends to strategically deploy concessional and public resources to catalyze additional financing. The group believes capital availability is just one challenge; the absence of organizing structures prevents attracting private-sector capital. Ibrahim emphasized that coordinated financial capital is necessary to solve both funding shortages and resource fragmentation.
