*Agricultural Transformation in Maize Producing Areas of Africa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112861*

levels based on revised production targets for key agricultural commodities, planned improvements in enabling policies and rural infrastructure, and options for innovative financing. Following the Summit, the 36th African Union Assembly endorsed its outcomes and called for time-bound and measurable indicators for success. Within a month, the Summit mobilized more than \$70 billion in investment to boost food and agriculture production across the continent. IITA's Partnership for Delivery (P4D) staff and Regional Directors are working with country planners to realize the vision of Dakar 2 African agricultural transformation. Follow-up to this event is critical for the timely modernization of agricultural technologies and services employed across Africa, including those related to maize-based cropping systems.
