Future Directions for Agriculture A USAID Draft Strategy for Agricultural Development

The amended Title XII defines agriculture more broadly…in this context, “agriculture” encompasses the science and practice of activities related to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, utilization, and trade of food, feed, and fiber.

The Pivotal Role of Agriculture Economic Growth Safe & Affordable Food Environment

From the G-8 Summits and the Millennium Development Goals “Hunger and Poverty are Cut in Half by 2015” “Developing and Transition Countries Realize Increased Economic Growth from the Globalization of World Markets”

Drawing Up a Strategy USAID Experience Mission Programs Cutting Edge Research and Expert Views Reflect the US Foreign Policy Interests Stakeholder Input

Mobilizing Science and Technology and Fostering Capacity for Innovation

R & D Is What Translates Science Into Technology Increasing Productivity Is Critical to Reducing Poverty and Hunger R & D Is Critical to Increasing Productivity Funding for Agricultural Research has Decreased Returns for Investment in AG Research is High

Productivity Increasing at a Slower Rate

What Would Any Farmer Choose? Source: ICRAF

Disease-resistant Biotech Papaya Traditional Papaya

Insect-resistant Biotech Cotton Traditional Cotton

Expanding Global and Domestic Trade Opportunities and Improving Capacity New global development alliances for food industry development A rural finance initiative Supporting producer organizations Increasing competitiveness and upgrading quality

In South Africa, it is linking farmers in historically disadvantaged areas of the Eastern Cape region with formal domestic and international markets. In Kenya, it is working with NGOs, producers, exporters and the government to improve the quality and quantity of fruits and vegetables available in the domestic and international market. In Ghana, it is leading a private-public alliance with Royal Ahold to assist Ghanaian producers and exporters in efforts to meet the standards for participation in international markets. Partnership Partnerships for Food Industry Development (PFID)

A New Global Environment for Agribusiness and Trade … … Promises New Market Access Opportunities for Developing Countries New Trade Agreements US Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

Bridging the Knowledge Divide Education and Training Outreach Information and Communication Technologies

A New Map of the World Source: Sachs, Jeffrey in the Economist, June 22, 2000

Project Interventions Can Help

GIS - Geographic Information System: A Type of Software and a Methodology for Organizing, Analyzing and Displaying Spatial Data Flooding in Mozambique

Taking the Long View: Improving the Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture

Competition for Resources Declining productivity and increasing poverty due to land degradation What are the Critical Issues Affecting Environment & Agriculture?

Effects of Climate Change Poorly functioning or non-existent markets What are the Critical Issues Affecting Environment & Agriculture?

Improving the Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture Strengthening Local Capacities Improving Economic Frameworks Improving Health of Natural Resources Improving Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy

Guiding Principles Good Governance Sustainability and Adaptive Management Expanded Alliances Knowledge Management Cross-Cutting Concerns Gender Health Food Security Assets and Risk Management

Four Strategic Directions: Mobilizing Science and Technology and Fostering Capacity for Innovation Expanding Global and Domestic Trade Opportunities and Improving Capacity Improving the Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture Bridging the Knowledge Divide; Training, Outreach and ICT