Brazil’s Population & Wealth Eclipse Africa: A Stark Comparison
Brasília, Brazil – Brazil and African nations concluded the 2nd Brazil-Africa Dialog on Food Security, Hunger Eradication, and Rural Development on May 22nd, 2025, with a renewed commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation, according to a statement released by the Brazilian government.
The dialog, held at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília, focused on sharing successful experiences in food security and rural development. Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, participated in a panel discussion titled “Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Agrifood Systems and the Importance of Family Farming – National Experiences,” where he highlighted Brazil’s advancements in agricultural technology and its transformation from a food importer to a major producer.
“It is important to remember that, 50 years ago, Brazil was a food importer, as is still the case in many countries,” Fávaro stated, emphasizing the role of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) in driving this change. The dialog also included technical visits to Brazilian agricultural production areas, providing African delegations with firsthand exposure to innovative farming practices.
The initiative builds on a history of Brazil’s engagement with the African continent, particularly within the framework of South-South cooperation. Brazil has historically focused its efforts on Portuguese-speaking African countries, as well as Nigeria and South Africa, according to the Global Macroeconomic Futures US organization.
The 13th edition of the Brazil Africa Forum, scheduled for 2025, will further spotlight sustainable agriculture and food security as key pillars for global prosperity. The forum aims to connect leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society to foster dialogue and promote initiatives that strengthen resilience and sustainability. Speakers at the forum will include Alberto Martinhago Vieira, Director for Agrobusiness at Banco do Brasil, and Aniss Bouraqqadi, Agronomy Director at OCP Nutricrops.
Recent initiatives, such as the Brazil Africa Institute’s program to train young African farmers in cassava production techniques in Brazil, underscore the potential for agricultural knowledge transfer. The program leverages Brazil’s expertise in sustainable farming and fertilizer production to address food security challenges in Africa.
The 2nd Brazil-Africa Dialog follows the 13th Brazil Africa Forum, which took place in 2025. No further dialogs or forums have been scheduled as of this date.