Africa: Russia-Africa Agricultural Ties Key to Strengthening Food Security, Says Analyst
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries must demand greater participation in production, processing and trade as they deepen economic partnerships with Russia and other global powers, Kenyan public policy analyst Raphael Obonyo has said.
Kenyan public policy analyst Raphael Obonyo has emphasized that African nations must demand a more significant role in production, processing, and trade during their partnerships with Russia and other global powers. He asserts that the continent should transition from exporting raw materials to importing finished goods at higher costs.
Obonyo stresses that African countries seek partnerships that turn their natural resources into prosperity rather than maintain dependence on external markets for manufactured goods. To achieve this, he proposes increased investment in local processing industries, technology transfer, and skills development. These measures would enable African economies to capture more value from their resources.
He highlights agriculture, energy, transport, and infrastructure as key sectors for deepening investment and cooperation with Russia and other major economic powers. Obonyo posits that Russia-Africa relations should concentrate on practical opportunities that promote local production and industrial development. He emphasizes the importance of technology transfers, training programs, diversified trade arrangements, payment systems, and logistical routes to expand economic opportunities while supporting Africa's aspiration for a more prominent role in the global economy.
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