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Cooperation Between Africa and Ukraine

On this platform we discuss methods and practices used in agriculture, trade, environmental issues, rural development, and infrastructure of African countries and Ukraine. We aim to facilitate the exchange of approaches and goals in agriculture, as well as strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and African countries. We invite you to contribute to achieving this goal by participating in our events, using the data in your research, or sharing your ideas with us!

African Countries

Despite the numerous challenges facing Africa's agricultural sector, production remains substantial and diverse. The continent is well known for cultivating root crops such as yams, cassava, macabo, and sweet potatoes; producing sugarcane and maize. As of 2021, Africa's share* of global root crop production stands at 40%. Cereal and tuber production are less affected by extreme weather conditions, making them dominant in agricultural output.
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Ukraine

In 2021, 39 out of 54 African countries exported 168,000 tons of food to Ukraine, valued at $380 million. The top five exporters included Côte d'Ivoire (26% of food exports from Africa), Malawi (19%), Egypt (15%), Ghana (11%), and South Africa (7%).
Following the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has significantly expanded its diplomatic presence in Africa. Today, Ukrainian diplomatic missions operate in 18 countries across the continent.
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Anxiety, a sense of purpose, thoughts about money and hopes for a better future — what lies behind Ukrainians’ sense of welfare and how does this affect their resilience and plans?
October 21, 2026
Anxiety, a sense of purpose, thoughts about money and hopes for a better future — what lies behind Ukrainians’ sense of welfare and how does this affect their resilience and plans?
565 international companies have fully exited Russia, but 55% of foreign companies still operate in Russia – KSE Institute
July 13, 2026
565 international companies have fully exited Russia, but 55% of foreign companies still operate in Russia – KSE Institute
Five years of Ukraine’s agricultural land market: over half a million transactions, 1.1 million hectares traded, and land prices up 25% after adjusting for inflation — KSE Institute study
July 2, 2026
Five years of Ukraine’s agricultural land market: over half a million transactions, 1.1 million hectares traded, and land prices up 25% after adjusting for inflation — KSE Institute study
The KSE Institute presented its Handbook on Public Assets in Ukraine at the URC 2026
June 30, 2026
The KSE Institute presented its Handbook on Public Assets in Ukraine at the URC 2026
A deficit of 17.7% of GDP and more than half of expenditures allocated to defense: what is included in the 2027–2029 Budget Declaration — an assessment by the KSE Institute’s Center for Public Finance and Governance Analysis
June 26, 2026
A deficit of 17.7% of GDP and more than half of expenditures allocated to defense: what is included in the 2027–2029 Budget Declaration — an assessment by the KSE Institute’s Center for Public Finance and Governance Analysis
KSE Institute Presented a Study on the Labour Market for Ukraine’s Recovery at URC 2026
June 26, 2026
KSE Institute Presented a Study on the Labour Market for Ukraine’s Recovery at URC 2026