Meeting on April 9, 2026, in Abidjan during the 8th Annual Conference of the International Network of Francophone Investment Promotion Agencies (RIAFPI), Gabon’s National Investment Promotion Agency (ANPI-Gabon) called for faster capital mobilization for the agri-food sector. The challenge is critical: Africa still imports nearly 40% of its food needs, at an annual cost exceeding $50 billion, despite holding 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land. Meanwhile, Gabon aims to reduce its food imports by 50%, which currently cost the country around CFA550 billion each year.
