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PANAP Side Event at the 6th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial
2025-06-27 12:40 - 14:00 UTC
Supporting science-to-policy for sustainable agri-food systems across Europe and Africa
Friday 27th of June, 12.45-14.00
FAO, Rome
Background: Smart policies and technologies – intended as innovative tools and approaches to improve resilience and sustainability of agri-food systems – are key to achieve the objectives of the AU and EU sustainable agri-food system agendas. In this context, the Pan-African Network for economic Analysis of Policies (PANAP) was established at the end of 2019 under the aegis of the AU-EU partnership. The network brings together academic, research, and institutional partners that develop research on agro-economic and policy issues. PANAP’s objectives include to build capacity of African researchers to better analyse the impact of policies in the agri-food system, to bridge the gap between science and policymaking in Africa, to bring together researchers, scientists and policymakers in Africa and to foster scientific communities providing independent, evidence-based scientific support, data and information, and economic analysis to inform sustainable agri-food system policies.
Both continents have recently reaffirmed their commitments to sustainable agri-food systems through strategic policy frameworks. The Kampala Declaration on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food lay clear the direction of each continent’s agri-food policy, including the importance of international partnerships and science & innovation to achieve stated goals. As agri-food systems are increasingly expected to deliver on a broad range of objectives—from food security and climate resilience to economic development—the question arises: how are African and European policy agendas aligned, and how can political and scientific partnerships be further strengthened to deliver shared outcomes?
This proposed side event at the 6th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial seeks to:

Present PANAP’s mission on bridging science-policy and share PANAP’s recent success stories on enhancing evidence-based policymaking and lessons learned.
Discuss the policymaker’s perspective on bridging the science-policy gap and the role and opportunities of PANAP therein; and
Explore the recent Kampala Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Declaration alongside the EU Vision for Agriculture and Food, highlighting opportunities for partnerships.

28th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-27 | Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), is pleased to announce an upcoming conference aimed at facilitating meaningful discussions among economists specializing in the quantitative analysis of key global economic issues. The event is scheduled to take place from June 25th to June 27th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda.
Under the theme “Accelerating Economic Transformation, Resilience, Diversification, and Job Creation,” this conference will serve as a platform for in-depth conversations and valuable insights into the crucial topics that are shaping economies on a global scale, with a specific focus on the African continent.
Attendees can expect to engage with applied general equilibrium methods, data-driven approaches, and practical applications that are essential for driving economic growth and resilience.
This conference is a must-attend for economists, policymakers, and researchers who are committed to advancing economic development and fostering resilience in today’s ever-changing global landscape.
Kindly find more information on the event via https://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/events/Conferences/2025/
