The Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Policy Analysis (APA) is committed to transforming agri-food systems by fostering strong collaborations between academic institutions and key stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The center is hosted by the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Bunda Campus, Malawi. APA's main objective is to strengthen linkages between universities, and private and public entities in participating countries to meet regional agricultural sector needs using Big Data.