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Amb. Josefa Sacko

@josefasacko

African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)

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linkhttp://au.int calendar_today19-04-2018 08:21:59

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I received Ms.Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, Ass.DG of International Labour Organization, also Regional Director for Africa with her delegation.Our focus was on strengthening the collaboration of #ILO & AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment to accelerate the implemention of #JobAgri initiative for Job creation of our #YouthinAgriculture.

I received Ms.Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, Ass.DG of <a href="/ilo/">International Labour Organization</a>, also Regional Director for Africa with her delegation.Our focus was on strengthening the collaboration of #ILO &amp; <a href="/AU_DARBE/">AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment</a> to accelerate the implemention of #JobAgri initiative for Job creation of our #YouthinAgriculture.
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I was honored with a gesture of appreciation by Mr. Koumba Biname D. Wylphene from #Gabon, a former youth volunteer in my department AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment, his work facilitated his award for PhD scholarship in #Environmental Management at Pan-African University of Ibadan in #Nigeria

I was honored with a gesture of appreciation by Mr. Koumba Biname D. Wylphene from #Gabon, a former youth volunteer in my department <a href="/AU_DARBE/">AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment</a>, his work facilitated his award for PhD scholarship in #Environmental Management at Pan-African University of Ibadan in #Nigeria
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The #PostMalabo agenda development process on actions for AUC CAADP is an opportunity for us to craft an evidence based #10years action plan for strong & Resilient #Agri_Food Systems on the African continent. African Union #Agenda2063 #SDGs

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Indeed, Africa is well poised to become world's #BreadBasket. Increased investment in our #Agri_Food Systems remains crucial for Africa, with a huge chunk of #ArableLand, increased production will save our future generations from foodshortage & #Food insecurity. #Agenda2063

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On behalf of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, honored to meet H.E Amb. Natalina Edward Mou, of #SouthSudan to African Union & #Ethiopia, in hand-over of Instrument of accession of #Agreement on #NileRiverBasin cooperation Framework. We commend efforts towards #Peace & #Devt in the region

On behalf of H.E <a href="/AUC_MoussaFaki/">Moussa Faki Mahamat</a>, honored to meet H.E Amb. Natalina Edward Mou, of #SouthSudan to <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> &amp; #Ethiopia, in hand-over of Instrument of accession of #Agreement on #NileRiverBasin cooperation Framework. We commend efforts towards #Peace &amp; #Devt in the region
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Strong #SeedSystems remains key for sustainable #Agri_Food Systems. Today, at workshop on SeedSystems Devt in East & West Africa(Ethiopia, Nigeria,S. Africa,Tanzania)with Dept. of Agriculture, ForeignAgriculture Service #FAS & #IOWAStateUniversity, I reiterated need to strengthen #SEED Capacity

Strong #SeedSystems remains key for sustainable #Agri_Food Systems. Today, at workshop on SeedSystems Devt in East &amp; West Africa(Ethiopia, Nigeria,S. Africa,Tanzania)with <a href="/USDA/">Dept. of Agriculture</a>, ForeignAgriculture Service #FAS &amp; #IOWAStateUniversity, I reiterated need to strengthen #SEED Capacity
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I engaged with Mr Micheal Cleverley, Chargé d' Affairs of #USMission to African Union & Deke at Workshop on #SeedSystems devt. We affirmed the Importance of scaling the seed project to other African Regions & commited to the collaboration btn AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment & Dept. of Agriculture to work on it.

I engaged with Mr Micheal Cleverley, Chargé d' Affairs of #USMission to <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> &amp; <a href="/UNECA/">Deke</a> at Workshop on #SeedSystems devt. We affirmed the Importance of scaling the seed project to other African Regions &amp; commited to the collaboration btn <a href="/AU_DARBE/">AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment</a> &amp; <a href="/USDA/">Dept. of Agriculture</a> to work on it.
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Another great milestone towards #PostMalabo agenda devt as we hold a validation workshop on 10years #CAADP Strategy & Action Plan, in Kampala #Uganda. Graced by Hon. Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11 Minister of #MAIAF Uganda, we commited develop a robust #Agri_Food Systems agenda for Africa

Another great milestone towards  #PostMalabo agenda devt as we hold a validation workshop on 10years #CAADP Strategy &amp; Action Plan, in Kampala #Uganda. Graced by Hon. <a href="/FrankTumwebazek/">Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11</a> Minister of #MAIAF Uganda, we commited  develop a robust #Agri_Food Systems agenda for Africa
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Today, a wide range stakeholders gathered at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, #Uganda to validate the 10years AUC CAADP Strategy and Action Plan. This process remains inclusive and consultative to endure our ownership of the AUC CAADP framework #AfricaWewant #Agenda2063

Today, a wide range stakeholders gathered at  Speke Resort Munyonyo  in Kampala, #Uganda to validate the 10years <a href="/AUC_CAADP/">AUC CAADP</a> Strategy and Action Plan. This process remains inclusive and consultative to endure our ownership of the <a href="/AUC_CAADP/">AUC CAADP</a> framework 
#AfricaWewant
#Agenda2063
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I had great interactions with H.E Hon Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11 Minister of Agriculture(#MAIAF)as we prepared to meet H.E Yoweri K Museveni the president to discuss the hosting of the Extraordinary summit on #PostMalabo in January 2025 in Uganda

I had great interactions with H.E Hon 
<a href="/FrankTumwebazek/">Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11</a> Minister of Agriculture(#MAIAF)as we prepared to meet H.E <a href="/KagutaMuseveni/">Yoweri K Museveni</a> the president to discuss the hosting of the Extraordinary summit on #PostMalabo in January 2025 in Uganda
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I spoke tomedia on importance of AUC CAADP Framework & the progress made to design a robust 10years CAADP Strategy & Action Plan 2026 - 2035 to be endorsed in January 2025 during the AU ExtraOrdinary summit #Kampala, Uganda. The #media remain a key stakeholder in this process

I spoke tomedia on importance of <a href="/AUC_CAADP/">AUC CAADP</a> Framework &amp; the progress made to design a robust 10years CAADP Strategy &amp; Action Plan 2026 - 2035 to be endorsed in January 2025 during the AU ExtraOrdinary summit  #Kampala, Uganda. The #media remain a key stakeholder in this process
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Honored to be welcomed by H.E Yoweri K Museveni at Statehouse. I briefed him on proposal to host Extraordinary Summit on #CAADP 10years strategy in #Kampala. I thank the president for accepting to host & showcase Africa’s #agricultural potential for robust #Agri_Food Systems.

Honored to be welcomed by H.E <a href="/KagutaMuseveni/">Yoweri K Museveni</a> at Statehouse. I  briefed him on proposal to host  Extraordinary Summit on #CAADP 10years strategy in #Kampala. I thank the president for accepting to host &amp; showcase Africa’s #agricultural potential for robust #Agri_Food Systems.
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I thank H.E Yoweri K Museveni accepting to host African Union Extraordinary Agricultural summit on AUC CAADP Strategy & Action Plan 2026-2035. The President's visionary leadership & passion for #Agriculture and #FoodSecurity will no doubt steer this process to great success

I thank H.E <a href="/KagutaMuseveni/">Yoweri K Museveni</a> accepting to host <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> Extraordinary Agricultural summit on <a href="/AUC_CAADP/">AUC CAADP</a> Strategy &amp; Action Plan 2026-2035. The President's  visionary leadership &amp; passion for #Agriculture and #FoodSecurity will no doubt steer this process to great success
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It was a great privilege to Meet H.E Yoweri K Museveni we had a very productive meeting. I thank him for his visionary leadership as we shape the future of Africa's #Agri_Food Systems during the African Union Head of state summit in #Kampala in Jan 2025. youtu.be/bDOkC5b3dQU?si…

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I met H.E Mousa Mara,Former Prime-Minister of #Mali, now a consultant with African Development Bank Group. We discussed the institutional audit of the Pan African Agency for Great Green Wall Initiative Great Green Wall Initiative, also timely as new #GGWI Strategy & 10Yrs framework adopted & Launched by AU Assembly

I met H.E Mousa Mara,Former Prime-Minister of #Mali, now a consultant with <a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a>. We discussed the institutional audit of the Pan African Agency for Great Green Wall Initiative <a href="/auggwi/">Great Green Wall Initiative</a>, also timely as new #GGWI Strategy &amp; 10Yrs  framework adopted &amp; Launched by AU Assembly
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I attended ClimDev-Africa Conference #CCDA. The release of State of Africa #ClimateReport is critical for attainment of #Agenda2063 goal on “Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilient Economies and Communities” a key Goal to realise our development aspirations by 2063.

I attended ClimDev-Africa  Conference #CCDA. The release of State of Africa #ClimateReport is critical for attainment of #Agenda2063 goal on “Environmental Sustainability &amp; Climate Resilient Economies and Communities” a key Goal to realise our development aspirations by 2063.
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I spoke at 10th Session of #AMCEN in #Abidjan & highlighted African Union initiatives that address #ClimateChange challenges,like GreatGreenWall Great Green Wall Initiative, a continental flagship responding to threat of #deserts, aims to restore 100M hect. of degraded #land &reduce #carbon by 2030

I spoke at 10th Session of #AMCEN in #Abidjan &amp; highlighted <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> initiatives that address #ClimateChange challenges,like GreatGreenWall <a href="/auggwi/">Great Green Wall Initiative</a>, a continental flagship responding to threat of #deserts, aims to restore 100M hect. of degraded #land &amp;reduce #carbon by 2030