The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development is one of the specialized Arab organizations operating within the framework of the League of Arab States. The organization includes in its membership all member states of the League. The organization was founded based on the desire of the Arab countries, realizing the special importance that the agricultural sector represents in the Arab economy, and believing in the importance of coordinating its agricultural policies in the areas of agricultural development, and investing natural, financial and human resources, which contributes to achieving Arab economic integration.

On March 11, 1970, the Council of the Arab League approved the establishment of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development in accordance with its Resolution No. (2635). The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development began its work in 1972 from its headquarters in Khartoum, the capital of the Republic of Sudan. The organization’s membership was also completed in 1980, with the accession of all Arab countries members of the League of Arab States. Since its inception, the organization has worked to develop and coordinate activities related to agricultural development at the national level. It also provides assistance in creating new means and strategies related to the development of these areas in order to enhance the competitiveness of Arab agricultural products in accessing global markets. Arab agricultural integration was achieved. and meeting the needs of Arab countries for agricultural commodities.