The Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2024–2028 aligns FAO’s initiatives with Angola’s “Angola 2050” strategy and the National Development Plan (NDP) 2023–2027, contributing to sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It focuses on creating sustainable, secure, and nutrition-sensitive agri-food systems by enhancing agricultural productivity, food security, and environmental sustainability. The CPF emphasizes innovative farming practices, climate resilience, and the inclusion of vulnerable groups, such as women, youth, and people with disabilities.

Structured around key priorities, the CPF aims to transform agri-food systems to improve food security and nutrition, advancing SDGs related to poverty, hunger, health, inequality, and sustainability. It supports inclusive socioeconomic development by encouraging private investment, employment, and income generation, particularly for youth and women. It promotes climate-smart technologies and sustainable resource management, including the blue economy, while enhancing resilience to emergency risks and natural disasters.

FAO’s efforts will focus on implementing innovative agricultural technologies, improving market access, and strengthening value chains. A strong emphasis is placed on reaching vulnerable populations to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities. Building on Angola’s progress in food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable agriculture, the CPF reinforces national and global development goals.

Agriculture and forestry

The agriculture sector is vital to Angola’s economy, providing jobs and income for a significant portion of its population. 

While Angola is rich in oil, it is dedicated to diversifying its economy, with agriculture playing a key role. Over the past four years, the agricultural sector has shown resilience, achieving an average growth rate of 3.9 percent.

By 2027, the national GDP is projected to grow by an average of 3 percent annually, with non-oil sectors contributing 77 percent to this growth. Agriculture, livestock, and forestry are anticipated to account for 8.29 percent of this growth, underscoring their importance in Angola’s economic transformation. 

Subsistence agriculture remains the cornerstone of livelihoods for most Angolans. According to a World Bank report, 85 percent of the workforce was employed in agriculture as of 2001, contributing 8 per cent to the GDP. 

Coffee continues to be the country’s main cash crop, along with other staples that support rural communities. 

The government’s vision for sustainable growth emphasizes agriculture as a key driver of industrial development, rural transformation, and food security. 

Angola’s diverse natural environment is both a resource and a challenge. Forests and woodlands, including Miombo forests and Mopane woodlands, cover nearly half the nation’s territory and represent vital ecosystems. These areas provide essential resources and habitats but are under pressure from human activities such as urbanization, overgrazing, and deforestation.