african association of agricultural economists (aaae)

The African Association of Agricultural Economists is a professional nonprofit association. The association serves the professional interests of agricultural and development economists in Africa and our global members. Our members are actively involved in agriculture-based areas related to food security, blue economy, climate change, rural development, and policy. Our members are professionals working in diverse capacities such as academia, government, the private sector, intergovernmental and international organizations. Our members engage in a variety of outreach activities, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural development in Africa. Our vision is to lead and support capacity building activities of our members, and contribute to policy, research and development in Africa. Our mission is to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional contributions of agricultural economists who help society solve agricultural, developmental, and food security challenges in achieving a thriving, sustainable and well-nourished continent. Founded in 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya during the first inaugural symposium, AAAE has over the years registered steady membership growth. Our primary objective is to further the agricultural economics profession as well as develop relevant policy options that show the trade-offs of productivity and income growth, and the sustenance of the natural resource base. Our key objectives include: 1. Improving engagement among agricultural economists in Africa and the global community of practice for promoting sustainable agricultural development 2. Promoting training, policy research, and outreach within the African continent, to enhance agricultural productivity and farm incomes and competitiveness along the commodity value chains 3. Contributing to broad-based rural development, poverty reduction, food security and sustainable use of natural resources in the continent of Africa