The African Development Bank Group and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency have signed a new strategic partnership agreement aimed at improving food systems, climate resilience, health, and economic development across Africa.
The agreement, signed in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions to deliver practical solutions to major development challenges facing African countries.
The partnership will combine the African Development Bank’s financing capacity and regional expertise with Brazil’s experience in tropical agriculture, renewable energy, public health, skills development, and enterprise growth.
A major focus of the collaboration will be strengthening Africa’s food systems through climate-smart agriculture, irrigation, mechanisation, agro-processing, agricultural research, and support for farming businesses.
The agreement also includes cooperation in health systems, including workforce development, digital health solutions, and support for vaccine and pharmaceutical production. Both partners will work to improve resilience and expand access to essential services.
Renewable energy, bioenergy, carbon markets, nature-based solutions, and green development are also key areas covered under the partnership. The initiative will support efforts to create sustainable economic opportunities while addressing climate challenges.
The partnership is expected to promote private sector growth by supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and improving business connections between Africa and Brazil.
The agreement builds on decades of collaboration between the African Development Bank and Brazil, expanding previous cooperation in agricultural innovation, knowledge sharing, and development programmes.
Through this partnership, both institutions aim to strengthen resilience, create jobs, support young people and women, and accelerate sustainable development across Africa.
