Nigeria, South Africa, and Guinea are the dominant consumers and producers, accounting for over three-quarters of the market.
Nearly 40% of perishable goods and 20% of other food products disappear from supply chains each year.
The initiative plans to elevate beans from a staple crop to an engine of economic growth, climate-smart agriculture, and improved nutrition.
This initiative strengthens national food security by replacing imports with dependable, locally sourced crops.
The region has already imported nearly 5 million tonnes of parboiled rice.