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Name of the event: The 7th African Conference of Agricultural Economists & 60th Annual AEASA Conference Date: The meeting took place from the 18th to the 21st of September 2023 Organiser: The conference was organised by the African Association of Agriculture Economists (AAAE), jointly organized with the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) Venue: Durban, South Africa “Since the turn of the century, the African agri-food system has been plagued by an increasing number of extraneous shocks and stressors, stemming from a variety of sources, including climatic and natural disasters, man-made conflicts, health-related issues, and macroeconomic factors. These events are disruptive to populations and their livelihoods and, unless adequately addressed, they will impede Africa’s structural transformation through their adverse impact on agriculture and the wider food system.”   In light of this, the 7th African Conference of Agricultural Economists, having taken place in Durban, South Africa, on 18-21 September 2023, and jointly organized with the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), explored the theme “Through Crisis: Building Resilient Agri-food Systems in Africa.” The conference brought together leading scholars, policymakers, agribusiness representatives and development practitioners to reflect on recent developments in African agricultural systems and identify pragmatic approaches to building a