In view of the potential adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, which further excerbates poverty and constrains economic development in Africa, the African Development Bank is increasing its efforts to support its Regional Member Countries in addressing these issues.

Through its agriculture sector strategy the Bank aims primarily at contributing to the broader development objectives of greater agricultural productivity, food security and poverty reduction by: (i) improving rural infrastructure, including water management and storage, and trade-related capacities for access to local and regional markets; and (ii) improve the resilience of the natural resource base, and thereby protect investments.

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