Egypt and Tunisia demonstrate some of the broader challenges facing North Africa in its agricultural trading relationship with the EU. Forge a North African Trade Coalition (Main actors: North African diplomatic corps,EU trade officials):Strengthen the negotiating capacity of North African countries by forming a unified platform for agricultural trade negotiations with the European Union. Promote cooperation and coordination among North African countries to develop a common strategy for addressing agricultural trade challenges. Enhance collaboration between North African regional institutions and between North Africa and the EU through joint research programs, knowledge exchange, and technical assistance to address shared challenges and promote sustainable agricultural development. Expand Public Agricultural Extension Services (Main actors: Agricultural extension departments, rural development agencies):Agricultural extension services provide farmers with the training and resources needed for sustainable agricultural practices.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 05, 2024 10:11 UTC