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African smallholder farmers are the people that feed Africa \u2013 but struggle to feed themselves. How is this possible? Our new report, Ripe for Change: The Promise of Africa\u2019s Agricultural Transformation<\/em>, explains. It\u2019s a vision of what a continent-wide agricultural transformation would look like for millions of smallholder farmers, illustrated by examples of success across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve put the top three findings into share graphics to help visually break down this phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Most Africans make their living from agriculture \u2013 but not in a way that helps economies grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a lot of farmers \u2013 but not a lot of GDP.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The reason why is because not enough African governments are investing in agriculture programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just eight out of 54 African countries are committed to agriculture!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. If they do, they could help lift 85  million people out of extreme poverty by 2024, provide jobs and boost the continent\u2019s economy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other sectors like mining and\u00a0utilities accrue wealth for just a privileged few.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONE is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, asking African ONE members to urge their government leaders to invest in agriculture \u2013 because as you can see, it pays. Learn more about ONE\u2019s efforts in Africa here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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