The FSRP Learning Event

The FSRP Learning Event, held from March 4–6, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, convened 141 participants 

including agriculture ministers, senior policymakers, technical experts, and development partners from across 

Eastern and Southern Africa. Organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in 

collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and 

Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA), and the World Bank, the event aimed to strengthen 

institutional learning and promote cross-country knowledge exchange within the Food Systems Resilience 

Program (FSRP). It focused on translating evidence into action, advancing digital transformation, supporting 

trade integration, and improving Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) compliance. The event created a 

dynamic, multi-level platform to accelerate learning, elevate policy dialogue, and align FSRP interventions 

with national, regional, and continental priorities.