Enhancing food security through agriculture insurance, a concrete tool for the future of African farmers

Side-Event during the Committee on World Food Security

Agriculture insurance can assist in reducing poverty and making a difference in food security. This tool is projected to be even more important in the future with the rising likelihood of severe climate hazards. Insurance protects farmers from climate-related crop and livestock losses, thereby helping in stabilizing and increasing their income. It makes it easier to obtain credit for investing in their farm, thus boosting yields and increasing the quantities that can be sold on the market. Panelists will highlight the obstacles that stand in the way of the development of agricultural insurance in Africa and suggest solutions to provide all farmers the protection they deserve. For more information, visit the
Fondation pour l'agriculture et la
ruralité dans le monde (FARM) website.