Agriculture in Africa is a significant economic activity, but food insecurity persists. In this regard, it is important to rethink how food is traded in Africa. The use of digital technology platforms in international and regional trade can help reduce food insecurity by connecting regions with limited agricultural potential or large populations facing climate changes, pandemic shocks, and security constraints to regions with surplus food production. The growing usage of cell phones, the internet and other digital innovations could help support food security and agricultural value chains in Africa by facilitating communication about food availability in surplus countries and shortages in others.

This project aims to address the challenges of food insecurity, high food prices, and inefficient food distribution mechanisms in the target countries by leveraging digital technologies and the opportunities presented under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It is expected that the project will address these challenges by raising awareness and building capacities on the use of new trade digital technologies. It will strengthen the capacities of selected countries and their stakeholders to use digital technologies to buy and sell food products and foster cross-border food value chains that will help ensure regional food security.