PABRA and the United States Dry Bean Council forge strategic partnership to boost bean innovation in Africa

The United States Dry Bean Council (USDBC) and the Alliance-led Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) launched a strategic partnership in Nairobi to boost dry bean innovation, trade, and food security across Africa, positioning beans as a driver of nutrition, sustainability, and economic growth.

The strategic partnership between USDBC and PABRA was launched on June 29, 2025, with a vibrant celebration in Nairobi that brought together food innovators, agribusiness leaders, researchers, and policymakers. The partnership is expected to accelerate market development for dry beans across Africa, enhance trade ties between US and African stakeholders, and strengthen food security through sustainable, bean-based solutions.