African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services 2011 – 2015 Strategic plan

The vast majority of the population in Africa still live in rural areas and are largely dependent on subsistence agriculture for their livelihoods. Most economies in Africa are also greatly dependent on agriculture. It has therefore been concluded that improved agricultural performance will impact on general livelihoods of African population by uplifting both physical and economic access to food, raising the purchasing power of households, and generating investment.