34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34)

Sustaining Agrifood Systems Transformation in Africa: Innovate. Partner. Invest.

The 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34) was held from 13-17 April 2026 in Nouakchott hosted by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

Under the theme, Sustaining Agrifood Systems Transformation in Africa: Innovate. Partner. Invest, ARC34 brought together government ministers from across Africa to discuss pertinent issues related to agrifood systems transformation.

 

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Visit the Documents page to see the agenda, timetable and session papers.  

Visit the FAO Webcast page to watch the session recordings.

DATE	EVENT	VENUE
13 - 14 April	Senior Officers Meeting	Palais des Congres, Nouakchott
15 April	World Food Forum - Africa	Palais des Congres, Nouakchott
16-17 April	Ministerial Meeting	Al Mourabitoun Conference Centre, Nouakchott

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Read the opening press release

Scaling nuclear science solutions to accelerate agrifood systems transformation in Africa

FAO Regional Conference for Africa concludes with strong commitments to accelerate agrifood systems transformation

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