{
  "id": 17615884,
  "title": "Kampala Declaration key to realising food and nutrition security in Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/kampala-declaration-key-to-realising-food-and-nutrition-security-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:02:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kampala-declaration-key-to-realising-food-and-nutrition-security-in-africa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) Kampala Declaration is crucial in eradicating malnutrition, stunting, and wasting in Africa. Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, Special Advisor to the AUDA-NEPAD CEO on Agriculture and Food Systems, stated that implementing the declaration could reduce malnutrition, stunting, and wasting among Africans below 30 percent within ten years. The declaration also aims to cut post-harvest losses by 50 percent. The Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security, celebrated annually on October 30, emphasizes the need for food security and the need for the continent to address hunger, malnutrition, and low school attainment. Dr. Musafiri emphasized that the continent must break the cycle of hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. The solution lies in ensuring food production is both abundant and nutritious, increasing food production by 45 percent within ten years while simultaneously promoting healthy and nutritious diets. He also highlighted the importance of sustainable water use for food production, hygiene, and cooking. Better coordination among agriculture and food value chain players is necessary to deliver the continent's aspirations and ensure an Africa free from hunger.",
  "summary": "Implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) Kampala Declaration is key to eliminating malnutrition, stunting and wasting across the continent. The Special Advisor to the AUDA-NEPAD CEO on Agriculture and Food Systems, Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri says the Kampala CAADP Declaration on Building Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems if implemented could also…",
  "key_points": [
    "CAADP Kampala Declaration essential for reducing malnutrition in Africa",
    "Declaration targets 30% malnutrition reduction in 10 years",
    "Post-harvest loss reduction goal of 50%"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}