Key take homes @ ASARECA Agroecology Strategy development workshop in Burundi Mr. Butoyi Leonard, Assistant to Minister of Environment, Agriculture, & Livestock, Burundi: The Ministry is laying out a vision to build productive, resilient, and inclusive agri-food systems through to 2037 Via the Agroecology Strategy✨ Here is how agroecology is set to power Burundi's agricultural future: 🌾 Boosts Productivity & Income: Restores soil health, diversifies crops, and reduces post-harvest losses to drive economic gains for smallholder farmers. 🌍 Builds Climate Resilience: Protects landscapes through agroforestry, composting, and soil/water conservation to withstand climate shifts. 💚 Enhances Food & Nutrition Security: Promotes sustainable farming practices and rich agrobiodiversity to nourish local communities. 🤝 Empowers Women & Youth: Unlocks high-value opportunities in rural employment, agro-processing, and agri-entrepreneurship. …………………………………………………….. @MOSESODEKE @ASARECA : Agroecology is a vital pathway to tackle land degradation, climate shocks, & high input costs across Eastern & Central Africa. ✨ Key takeaways for moving from strategy to action: 🌾 Beyond Strategy to Action: A strategy alone is not enough. Priorities must turn into practical, measurable, and achievable results on the ground. 🚜 Farmer-Centered Focus: Interventions must respond directly to the real needs of farmers and agri-food actors. 🤝 Inclusive Partnerships: Strong institutional coordination, stakeholder incentives, & co-investments by Govt, DPs, Private Sector) are essential. 📊 Accountability & Impact: Clear monitoring systems are required to measure progress & learn what works best. Supported by the #CAADPXP4 project, which is financed by the @EU_Commission and managed by @IFAD , this initiative is placing farmers at the center of a green, sustainable future. 🥦🌾✨ #Agroecology #Burundi #FoodSecurity #ASARECA #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience #CAADPXP4 #Burundi #AR4D

🌱 Safeguarding a resilient agricultural future for Burundi today! @ASARECA, in collaboration with Burundi's Ministry of Environment, Agriculture & Livestock and @ISABU, has officially kicked off the Validation Meeting for the draft Burundi National Agroecology Strategy (Sept 14–18) in Bujumbura. Together with researchers, farmers, and policymakers, we are building sustainable food systems, combating climate change, and scaling eco-friendly farming solutions for a food-secure tomorrow. 🌍🌾 The Burundi agroecology strategy looks to cultivate Strategic Partnerships focusing on transforming agrifood systems through regional collaboration🤝 Through this convening, @ASARECA, @ISABU, and the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture & are pooling key stakeholders to review, refine, and validate the Burundi National Agroecology Strategy & Implementation Plan. Supported by the #CAADPXP4 project, which is financed by the @EU_Commission and managed by @IFAD , this milestone initiative aims to empower smallholder farmers, boost ecological resilience, and foster healthy diets across Burundi. 🥦🌾✨ #Agroecology #Burundi #FoodSecurity #ASARECA #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience #CAADPXP4 #Burundi #AR4D