The Rural Economy and Agriculture Committee of the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council deals with:
- Rural economy
- Agriculture and food security
- Livestock
- Environment
- Natural resources
- Desertification
The Chairperson of the Committee is Patrick Kayemba.
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