Over 200 delegates gathered at the 11th African Grain Trade Summit (AGTS) under the theme “Resilient Grain Markets: Unlocking Africa’s Food Security Potential”, Representing governments, The International Grains Council (IGC),African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Regional Standards Organization (ARSO), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the private sector, farmers’ organizations, cross-border traders, millers, financial institutions, technology and innovation service providers, research and academic institutions, development partners, and civil society including International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC), International Grains Council (IGC) and the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta);
- Recognizing the critical role of resilient and integrated grain markets in achieving food security, economic growth, and inclusive trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA);
- Acknowledging the progress made in promoting structured grain trade, harmonizing standards, andstrengthening policy coordination across the continent;
- Committed to accelerating actions that unlock Africa’s grain trade potential and enhance regional integration;