CAADP stands for the “Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme”.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What does 'CAADP' stand for?
What is CAADP?
CAADP is the agricultural programme of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), which in turn is a programme of the African Union (AU). Established by the AU assembly in 2003, CAADP focuses on improving food security, nutrition, and increasing incomes in Africa's largely farming based economies. It aims to do this by raising agricultural productivity by at least 6% per year and increasing public investment in agriculture to 10% of national budgets per year.
What is CAADP’s relationship to AU-NEPAD?
NEPAD is an implementing agency of the African Union and is responsible for driving economic integration in Africa. CAADP is a programme within NEPAD that is working to improve agriculture with a view to boosting economic development. For more information on the AU go to: www.african-union.org. For more on NEPAD go to: www.nepad.org
What is CAADP’s relationship to AU-NEPAD?
NEPAD is an implementing agency of the African Union and is responsible for driving economic integration in Africa. CAADP is a programme within NEPAD that is working to improve agriculture with a view to boosting economic development. For more information on the AU go to: www.african-union.org. For more on NEPAD go to: www.nepad.org