Enhancing value chains and markets of Neglected and Underutilized crop Species to contribute to Agroecological transition in Africa
Africa, regional
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Project-type interventionsAfrica, regional
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€ 2,000,000
Committed
Committed
€ 60,001
Used
Used
Description
AgrEcoNUS+ aims to enhance food and nutrition security, climate resilience, and socio-economic inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa by strengthening sustainable value chains rooted in neglected and underutilized crop species (NUS) through agroecological approaches. The project, pursuing and expanding upon lessons learned and achievements realized in previous initiatives, promotes the transition toward resilient food systems, combining local knowledge, innovation, and multi-stakeholder governance for market development and increasing demand for NUS-based and agroecological products. The logic of the initiative is based on the strengthened integration of NUS and agroecology in local agri-food systems, acting on three interconnected results: sustainable and resilient agricultural production through the promotion of NUS and agroecological practices, achieved through the documentation of traditional knowledge, scientific research, and capacity building. The promotion of a political-institutional environment favorable to agrobiodiversity, local seed systems, and agroecological systems. The support for markets and consumption by promoting NUS/agroecological value chains to increase consumer access to and trust in diverse and nutritious foods. Implemented in nine countries in Western, Eastern, and Southern Africa, the project targets three main groups (value chain actors, decision-makers/institutions, and academic institutions), promoting female and youth inclusivity, and involving a partnership of over forty African and European partners. The initiative aligns its objectives with continental and global frameworks (e.g., African Union's Agendas, EU Green Deal), positioning NUS as a driver of sustainable and inclusive development.
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| Year | Committed | Used |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | € 2,000,000 | € 60,001 |
Agency
| Type | Name | Channel code |
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| Government | AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development | 11000 |
Channel reported
| Type | Name | Channel code |
|---|---|---|
| Government | AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development | 11001 |
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