Across Africa, National Agroecology Strategies (NASs) are gaining momentum as governments seek to transform food systems through agroecology. However, translating policy commitments into coordinated, financed and sustained action remains a significant challenge. Drawing on a year-long learning process within the NAS Community of Practice (NAS CoP), this synthesis report examines emerging experiences and practical lessons from countries advancing the development and implementation of national agroecology strategies. Its findings reflect exchanges among government representatives, civil society organisations, research institutions, development partners and other policy actors, including a regional workshop held in Dakar, Senegal, in 2025, involving participants from 13 African countries.

The report explores four interconnected dimensions of successful implementation: prioritising and sequencing interventions, selecting appropriate implementation pathways, establishing effective coordination and governance mechanisms, and mobilising financial resources. Drawing particularly on early implementation experiences in Kenya and Tanzania, it examines approaches such as catalytic investment portfolios, decentralised implementation, landscape-based rollout and financing strategies combining domestic public resources, international development finance, philanthropy and private capital. Country examples also illustrate how agroecology can be mainstreamed into wider policy frameworks, including Zambia's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. The report highlights the importance of inclusive stakeholder participation, institutional ownership, political commitment and continuous learning in translating national strategies into lasting food system transformation.