Investing in agricultural research in developing countries is one of the most cost effective ways to increase sustainable food production. Research-based knowledge provides methods for increasing food production and improving food safety, diets, and market access. Improving the productivity of the agricultural sector can lead to significant economic development and enhanced well-being of people.

FoodAfrica contributes to building human capacity at various levels. It strengthens cooperation and knowledge transfer between African, Finnish and CGIAR experts and institutions. The research results will be disseminated further to stakeholders and end-users: policy and decision makers, NGOs, extension agents, communities and small-scale farmers in East and West Africa. The results can be applied in many African countries.

FoodAfrica is a research and development Programme enhancing food security in West and East Africa. The objective of the Programme is to provide new knowledge and tools for researchers, decision makers and local farmers to improve local food security. The FoodAfrica Programme is implemented in six countries: Benin, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda.