Business Action for Africa Collective Advocacy Messages on Agriculture

Accelerating growth in Africa's agriculture is critical to the sustained growth of its economies and improving the lives of millions of poor people, particularly women, who depend directly upon agriculture for their livelihoods and food security. In sub-Saharan Africa agriculture contributes at least 40% of exports, 30% of GDP, up to 30% of foreign exchange earnings, and 70-80% of employment. Business Action for Africa members who operate in Africa in the agricultural sector recognise the crucial role of agriculture and call for action in five key areas, including "Connecting smallholder farmers with local markets and supply chains that link with national, regional and global economies"

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