From Farming First.

Despite the promise of growth and the reality of growth, growth in Africa is still held back by insufficient infrastructure, lack of access to markets and fragmented connections between traders which prevent farmers from reaching healthy profits.

Agriculture has been accepted as an answer to alleviate poverty but more cooperation, investments and knowledge must be shared so those at the beginning of the supply chain can make sustainable living, according to a report in Farming First.

These were the findings of business, government and global development experts from around the world who gathered in Cape Town earlier this month for the World Economic Forum on Africa.

The theme of the forum was “Delivering on Africa’s Promise.” With an expected annual economic growth of 5 percent in 2012-2013,  Africa has the potential to transform its economy and lift people out of poverty, according to the article.

Read more at Farming First.