FeatureFood, Agriculture & Water

Why invest in rain?

Investing in the right place can help to solve multiple problems across Africa. Currently, a huge challenge is to feed a large and increasing population in the face of climate change, where food production in the continent heavily relies on rainfall. In addition, there is widespread rural poverty.

Africa possesses a resource that can enable the continent to become independent of food imports and become food secure: cultivable land that is fed by rain. 69% of such land is unused. Investing in rainfed agriculture can change this narrative, offering returns beyond contributing to Africa's economy.

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Why invest in rain?

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English

PUBLICATION DATE

Nov 21, 2023