Promenez-vous dans n’importe quelle ville d’Afrique et vous ressentirez l’énergie d’un continent jeune. Près de 60% de la population africaine a moins de 25 ans: un véritable dividende démographique. Selon la Banque africaine de développement (AfDB), entre 10 et 12 millions de personnes arrivent chaque année sur le marché du travail. Cette dynamique offre des […]
Walking through any African village or city, you’ll immediately sense that Africa is young. With close to 60% of its people under 25, Africa stands on the threshold of a demographic dividend. Indeed, 10–12 million young people enter the continent’s workforce each year, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB), holding immense opportunities for transformation. […]
Africa’s population is set to grow by 950 million in the next 25 years, placing immense pressure on food systems already grappling with insecurity. To meet rising demand, agricultural productivity must increase by 70%. Yet, food production, processing, and storage rely heavily on water and energy—two resources that are already under strain. Agriculture alone accounts […]
As of 2024, youth make up the largest share of Africa’s population – about 60 percent of the continent’s 1.2 billion people are below 25. However, together with women, who account for nearly half of the agricultural labour force, young people are among the most marginalized demographics, often left out of enhancement opportunities. Without the […]
– Innovative Ventures Led by Young Entrepreneurs from 17 African Countries Reach the Semi-Finals to Compete for US$100k Grand Prizes and US$60k Impact Awards – Co-founders Strive Masiyiwa and Svein Tore Holsether Applaud the Current Generation of Young Agrifood Leaders [Kigali, Rwanda] July 12, 2024 – The GoGettaz community is thrilled to unveil the top 24 semi-finalists […]
Speakers during the launch ceremony advocate for a global and inclusive summit that is grounded on Africa’s food systems priorities to ensure food security for all. Kigali, Rwanda – March 26th, 2024 – Rt. Hon Dr Èdouard Ngirente, Prime Minister of the Republic of Rwanda, has this afternoon officially launched the Africa Food Systems Forum […]
The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) will host the official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual Summit 2024, on March 26, at the Kigali International Convention Center (KCC). AFS is the world’s premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders […]
By Boaz Blackie Keizire The General debate of the seventy-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly UNGA closed on September 26, 2023, in New York marking a crucial milestone in the journey towards achieving the 2030 Agenda. Hopping from meeting to meeting, I carefully listened to global policy and business leaders gathering in New […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 17th March 2023 – Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has today officially launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, Africa’s premier platform for advancing the agriculture and food systems agenda on the continent, at State House, Tanzania. The theme of this year’s Forum – […]
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 6, 2021: Farmers, heads of state and other government officials, scientists, and representatives of the private sector and civil society are gathering for the 11th edition of the AGRF Summit to engage on how to create a sustainable and resilient food system in Africa. Themed “Pathways to Recovery and Resilient Food Systems”, […]