PM Abiy Urges for Predictable Funding for Agriculture, Infrastructure in Africa

Addis Ababa, July 28, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the need for predictable and concessional financing in Africa to support investments in agriculture, rural transformation, infrastructure, and nutrition.

The 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) kicked off this morning in Addis Ababa, in the presence of several heads of state and delegations from international organizations.

 

Abiy said on the occasion that despite progress, the African continent faces mounting challenges.

“Yet Africa can feed itself and help feed the world, but this requires first development finance,” he underlined.

Hence, Abiy stressed that Africa needs predictable, concessional finance to invest in agriculture, rural transformation, infrastructure, and nutrition.

Noting the importance of fair access to technology, Abiy said, “We need climate smart tools, biotechnologies and digital agriculture tailored to our contexts.”

He added that technologies must be affordable and not rocket behind high walls. This is a win-win for all.

Highlighting Africa’s disproportionate vulnerability to climate change, despite contributing the least to its causes, the Prime Minister called for increased global investment in sustainable agriculture and land use.

 

”We don't have time to wait for the age, we are eager and open to anyone who wants to invest and to transform the sector with our continent,” he added.

”We don't have time to wait for the age, we are eager and we are open to anyone who wants to invest and to transform the sector with our continent.

In addition to financial and technological support, Prime Minister Abiy stressed the importance of fair trade rules that create a level playing field and a strong global partnership that empowers local solutions.

“Let us work towards the future where no child goes to bed hungry, where rural prosperity is a reality, and where food systems serve both people and planet.”

He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to advancing this agenda in collaboration with the African Union, development partners, and the United Nations.