About AAAE

The African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the field of agricultural economics and related disciplines. Since its inception, AAAE has been committed to fostering knowledge exchange, policy research, and professional development among agricultural economists and development experts in Africa and beyond.

Through conferences, publications, and policy dialogues, AAAE provides a vital platform for addressing pressing issues in African agriculture, such as agricultural policy, international development, food and nutritional security, agribusiness, climate change, and the sustainable use of natural resources. The association also publishes the esteemed African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AfJARE), a key resource for cutting-edge research in the field.

WHO WE ARE

AAAE brings together professionals, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in agricultural economics to address the unique challenges facing African agriculture. Our work spans:

  • Agricultural Policy
  • Food and Nutritional Security
  • Agribusiness Development
  • Climate Change and Natural Resource Management
  • Rural Development and Poverty Reduction

Through conferences, publications, and policy dialogues, AAAE provides a platform for knowledge exchange, evidence-based policymaking, and capacity building.

VISION & MISSION

VISION

Our vision is to lead and support capacity building activities of our members, and contribute to policy, research and development of African agriculture. This is a responsibility we undertake with a strong sense of purpose, direction and determination to work with all members and affiliate organizations to make this association a world-class professional association – and one that is relevant in spearheading major development issues that affect agriculture in Africa.

MISSION

Our vision is to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional contributions of agricultural economists who help society solve agricultural, developmental, and food security trials in achieving a thriving, sustainable and well-nourished Africa

OBJECTIVES

Our broad objectives are to make a difference through

  1. Improving engagement among agricultural economists in Africa and the global community of practice for promoting sustainable agricultural development
  2. Promoting training, policy research, and outreach within the African continent, to enhance agricultural productivity and farm incomes and competitiveness along the commodity value chains
  3. Contributing to broad-based rural development, poverty reduction, food security and sustainable use of natural resources in the continent of Africa

Our Commitment to Africa’s Agricultural Future

AAAE is committed to being the leading voice in African agricultural economics. We strive to:

  • Inform and guide national and continental agricultural policies.
  • Foster partnerships for sustainable agricultural development.
  • Empower young professionals and researchers.
  • Promote evidence-based solutions to Africa’s agricultural challenges.

Together, we can build a thriving, sustainable, and food-secure Africa.

Join us in shaping the future of African agriculture!

OUR PARTNERS

Since 2004, the association has benefited from a number of international and local organizations. These organizations have supported AAAE’s mission and vision, both in material and financial support, to execute its objectives. The following are our partners over years. Kindly note that the list below is in alphabetical order.

  • Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
  • African Capacity Building Foundation
  • African Development Bank (AfDB)
  • African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
  • AKADEMIYA 2063
  • Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
  • Amalgamated Banks of South Africa (ABSA)
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
  • Centre for Development Research- University of Bonn (ZEF)
  • Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Republic of South Africa
  • Department of Agriculture, Free State Province
  • Department of Agriculture, Limpopo Provincial Government
  • Department of Agriculture, Mpumalanga Province
  • Department of Agriculture, Provincial Government of Western Cape
  • Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA)
  • Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI)
  • Farm Foundation
  • Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
  • Gates Foundation
  • Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed)
  • Harvest Plus
  • IAAE International Association of Agricultural Economists
  • International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE)
  • International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development (IFDC)
  • International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
  • International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
  • International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
  • International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
  • Joint Research Centre (JRC) – European Commission (EU)
  • Kwa-Zulu Natal Agriculture, Environment & Rural Development
  • Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa
  • Michigan State University (MSU)
  • Monsanto
  • National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
  • Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation 
  • Program of Accompanying Research for Agricultural Innovation (PARI)
  • Rockefeller Foundation
  • Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)
  • Stellenbosch University
  • Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
  • Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development
  • University of Nairobi
  • University of Pretoria