Rapidly changing food systems are creating both challenges and opportunities. As urban food markets have grown in recent decades, so too have rural–urban food supply chains. The growing urban demand has the potential to be a major force towards poverty reduction and inclusive rural development.

Traditionally, in the context of environment and natural resources management, many communication efforts have focused on the dissemination of technical information to end-users who were expected to adopt them.

This report is timely input into the ongoing development agenda for Africa South of the Sahara (SSA).

Ce document vise à contribuer au programme d’action en cours pour le développement de l’Afrique au sud du Sahara.

This annual trends report for agricultural and rural development indicators is a monitoring and evaluation tool.