Transformation of the agriculture sector in Africa is at the heart of driving progress towards ending poverty, hunger and malnutrition. Common agricultural policies and practices, and knowledge sharing across the region, supports this aim. Areas of common agricultural policies and practice include support to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), scaling up technology and innovation for sustainable agricultural mechanization, engagement of parliamentarians for policy actions, promoting regional value chains, boosting intra-regional trade, and sharing knowledge through virtual learning platforms.

The FAO Regional Office for Africa's Regional Technical Platform aims to support a community of practice for stakeholders and partners to share knowledge, best practices and lessons learned on common agricultural policies and practice and promote joint efforts. Together, we can achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all.