{"id":17223,"date":"2026-06-20T12:55:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/advancing-agricultural-transformation-agenda-in-drc\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T18:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:00:24","slug":"advancing-agricultural-transformation-agenda-in-drc","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/advancing-agricultural-transformation-agenda-in-drc\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing agricultural transformation agenda in DRC"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nFollowing the activity of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (ATA-DRC) to transform the agricultural sector, DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, accompanied by South Kivu Provincial Governor Jean Jacques Purusi, recently paid a courtesy visit to the IITA Olusegun Obasanjo research campus in South Kivu Province.\n\n\"\"Tuluka’s visit was driven by a clear objective: to gain an in-depth understanding of research for development and partnership for delivery activities conducted by IITA in South Kivu. It also gave her insights into the significance and benefits of the ATA-DRC program.\n\nATA-DRC is a program initiated by the Congolese government with the endorsement of DRC’s President, His Excellency Felix Antoine Tshisekedi, to improve the agricultural sector of DRC, foster sustainable development and economic growth, and improve the population’s livelihoods. The DRC Ministry of Agriculture implements the program and receives technical support from IITA and the African Institute for Agricultural Leadership (AALI).\n\n

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluk visiting a youth agripreneur display stand during a mini exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>The meeting outlined a comprehensive framework for learning and strengthening the collaborative efforts crucial for the success of the ATA-DRC program in its various niches, laying the groundwork for its ongoing implementation.\n\nDuring the visit, the team explored the research facilities\u2014Tissue Culture, Aflasafe, Semi-Autotrophics Hydroponics (SAH) laboratories, hatchery, and AALI. Tuluka expressed her excitement, stating that the meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the significance and advantages of the project with IITA.\n\n\"\"“I am committed to continuing this partnership and advancing effectively towards achieving tangible results to ensure food security in DRC. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team, particularly the agripreneurs and the courageous young people,” she said, expressing her support.\n\nTo wrap up the meeting, the team agreed to invite AALI President Nteranya Sanginga to harmonize the form and content of the ATA-DRC program to ensure its coherence and effectiveness and develop strategies for scaling up the program in other provinces of DRC. Therefore, “this collaborative effort would optimize the program’s impact across the country, fostering agricultural development and economic growth,” Tuluka said.<\/p>\n\nContributed by Isabelle Buhoro<\/em>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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