Newsletter, October 2025
Africa Rice Sector Update
CARD is a coalition of 32 Sub-Saharan African countries and 14 Development Partners. We are working together to double rice production in Africa by Year 2030.
🌾KENYA’S PATH TOWARDS RICE SELF-SUFFICIENCY: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KENYA FOCAL POINT
In Conversation with the National Focal Point of the Kenya National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) Task Force team.
From the coastal paddies of the 1870s to today’s pursuit for self-sufficiency, Kenya’s rice story is one of growth, resilience, and ambition. As demand climbs and imports increase, Dr. Mary Mutembei, the Head of the Rice Promotion Program (RPP) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Development, and Kenya’s NRDS Focal Point, shares insights into the country’s rice journey, challenges, and determination to strengthen local production and achieve a resilient, competitive rice sector. 👉 Click here to the full article
🌾 DRIVING AFRICA’S RICE AGENDA: CARD GENERAL COORDINATOR AT THE AFRICA FOOD SYSTEMS FORUM, SENEGAL
The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 took place in Dakar, Senegal, from August 31 to September 5, 2025, to drive actionable solutions and share impactful lessons to advance African agriculture. The CARD General Coordinator, Mr. Shinjiro Amameishi, participated in the Forum and delivered an insightful presentation on the current state and challenges of rice development in Africa, emphasizing the critical role of robust seed systems in enhancing rice production. 👉 Click here to the full article
🌾 UNLOCKING RICE POTENTIAL: REGIONAL/COUNTRY ACTIVITIES
Launching of the 1st National Rice Development Strategy (2024-2034) in Juba, South Sudan
An official launching of the First National Rice Development Strategy (1st NRDS 2024-2034) conducted on Friday 3rd October 2025, through Hon. Lily Albino Akol Akol, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) on behalf of Hon. Hussen Abdelbagi, the Minister of MAFS in Juba the Capital City of South Sudan. 👉Click here to the full article
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