The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD co-hosted the eighth instalment of The Africa-India Global Dialogue Series, titled ‘Together We Grow: Reimagining Agricultural Ecosystems’ on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

This session brought together experts and practitioners to explore innovative models for agricultural cooperation between Africa and India, highlighting opportunities for investment, knowledge exchange, and value chain transformation. As agriculture becomes central to inclusive growth, food security, and climate resilience, the dialogue spotlighted how both regions can jointly reimagine and strengthen their agri-ecosystems.

Featured Speakers:

• Brian P. Mulenga – Executive Director, Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute 
• Malancha Chakrabarty – Senior Fellow and Deputy Director (Research), Observer Research Foundation
• Clement Adjorlolo – Principal Programme Officer, Agriculture and Rural Transformation, AUDA-NEPAD

Moderators:

• Veda Vaidyanathan – Fellow, CSEP
• Pamla Gopaul  – Senior Programme Officer, AUDA-NEPAD

‘The Africa-India Global Dialogue Series’ is a ten-part monthly webinar co-hosted by CSEP and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD. This landmark partnership is an effort to push the discourse on development and growth into new frontiers.

The series platforms experts and practitioners from across Asia, Africa and beyond who can deliberate and debate themes of mutual interest. Outcomes of the webinars will be disseminated to every African member state and the final joint publication between CSEP and AUDA-NEPAD will inform governments, industry and multilaterals.

Previous Episodes: 

Episode 1: India-Africa Relations: Strengthening Strategic Cooperation

Episode 2: Developing Digital Futures: Tech Solutions & Policies for Inclusive Growth

Episode 3: Mining for Tomorrow: Sustainable Approaches to Critical Minerals and Value Creation

Episode 4: Africa and the World: Reimagining Global Partnerships

Episode 5: Building Resilient Health Systems: Global Health Diplomacy in Action

Episode 6: Africa’s Energy Leap: Driving Abundance While Tackling Climate Change

Episode 7: Power, Roads, Rail: Forging Infrastructure for Connectivity and Growth

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