29th Session of the African Commission on Agricultural Statistics (AFCAS)

The African Commission on Agricultural Statistics is a statutory body of FAO that convenes every two years. AFCAS brings together senior statistics officials from FAO member countries across the African continent who are responsible for developing agricultural statistics in their respective countries.

Commission Purpose

Participants review and exchange ideas on the state of food and agricultural statistics in Africa. They advise member countries on developing their agricultural statistical systems within FAO's Programme of Work and Budget for Africa.

29th Session Focus

The Twenty-ninth Session takes place in Hammamet, Tunisia from November 24-28, 2025. The session will discuss items directly relevant to current challenges in agricultural data and monitoring:

Key Discussion Topics

• Monitoring agrifood system transformation in Africa

• Enhancing clarity and standardization in food insecurity and nutrition statistics

• Implementation of the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture

• Updates to operational guidelines for agricultural censuses

These topics address how countries collect, standardize, and use agricultural data to inform policy and track progress.

Participation

Participants are senior statistics officials from African FAO member countries. Attendees are expected to be sponsored by their respective governments.

Who Should Attend

• Senior agricultural statistics officials from African countries

• Government representatives responsible for agricultural data systems

• National statistics office personnel working on agriculture

• FAO member country delegates focused on agricultural statistics

• Officials involved in agricultural census planning and implementation

Event Details

• Dates: November 24-28, 2025

• Location: Hammamet, Tunisia

• Frequency: Biennial meeting

• Organizing Body: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

• Participants: Government-sponsored senior statistics officials from African FAO member countries

• Format: Commission meeting with discussions and advisory sessions

Contact your national government or FAO country office for information about official participation and sponsorship.