Citation
C. Kilelu, C. D’Alessandro, D. Adeniyi, E. Hege (2025). Catalyzing green industrialization in agri-food processing - Strategic considerations for Africa-Europe collaboration, Ukȧmȧ.
Presentation
By aligning Africa’s priorities for food processing with the EU’s expertise and investment tools, green industrialization can serve as a bridge for deeper economic collaboration. This partnership holds the promise of accelerating Africa’s agri-food transformation while advancing shared goals of sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth.
Key Messages
The following recommendations highlight key priorities and actions to advance green agri-food industrialization between Africa and Europe.
1. Embed food processing in green industrialization strategies
2. Leverage the green pathway for economic and nutritional gains
3. Strengthen alignment with domestic and regional market opportunities
4. Place inclusivity at the core of food processing strategies
5. Strengthen EU-Africa collaboration on standards and investments
