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[Column] Agnes Kalibata: Urgent action and leadership critical for climate wins
Climate change stands as a threat to the foundations of our global food systems, unrivalled in its scope and impact. Today, soaring temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme weather are adversely affecting our ability to feed ourselves, demanding urgent solutions.
[Column] Apollos Nwafor: Investing in African food systems resilience
Multiple natural and man-made shocks to agri-food systems including drought, floods, fall armyworm invasion, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have disproportionately affected the continent, driving up food prices.
Tanzania to host the AGRF, Africa’s Food System Forum 2023
The AGRF, Africa’s Food Systems Forum, is the premier platform for advancing the agriculture and food systems agenda on the continent; from food security to agri-food investments.
AGRA, Barbados Government sign MoU for collaboration on Africa-Americas agri-food system transformation
The partnership will strengthen cooperation and advocacy in areas of common interest in food systems and climate change adaptation between relevant stakeholders in Barbados and Africa.
AGRA and Grow Asia in a deal to drive South-South Cooperation between Africa and Asia
South-South cooperation is characterized by technical collaboration by developing countries in the Global South.
[Column] Apollos Nwafor: The Green Deal could help address Africa’s food security challenges
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has brought about new complexities in the global supply of staple food items and inputs like fertilizer, affecting many African countries.
[Column] Agnes Kalibata: Responding to crisis, growing Africa’s food systems
The World Bank warns that for each one percentage point increase in food prices, 10 million people are thrown into extreme poverty. If food prices stay this high for a year, global poverty could go up by more than 100 million people.
AGRA and GAIN sign cooperation agreement to strengthen African food systems
The cooperation agreement covers GAIN support to the AGRF and working with AGRA to strengthen linkages between smallholder farmers and African agri-food companies, emphasizing better access to finance and technical skills for SMEs involved in the agri-food sector.
USAID partners with AGRA and AFAD to improve Ghana farmers’ access to fertilizers
Ghana imports to meet almost all of its fertilizer needs, and the war is making it impossible for the commodity to come in from Russia and Ukraine, resulting in shortages, with the attendant hike in prices.
Africa – Americas leaders agree to partner in advancing food system transformation
Africa must continue to reinforce our ties in strengthening agri-food systems through decisive action in the areas of food, environmental and energy security,
AGRA is supporting the Government of Ethiopia in designing approaches to boost agriculture
AGRA has provided three documents to officials from the Government of Ethiopia that emerged from joint programs in Ethiopia.
Urgent action is needed to improve Africa’s food systems
The impact of a series of crises is exacerbating vulnerabilities in Africa’s food systems. Things will get worse unless mitigating actions are taken now to safeguard Africa’s food security.
The future of agricultural access to finance
The agribusinesses were assessed initially in 2019, then they were given targeted training and capacity building to increase their professionalism based on the results of their baseline assessment.
Ministers of Africa and the Americas to hold first summit to enhance cooperation on agrifood issues
Ministers of Agriculture, heads of international organizations and private sector representatives will meet this month during the first Summit of Africa and the Americas, to enhance cooperation on Agrifood Systems amid global threats to food security.
[Column] Dr Agnes Kalibata: It’s time to step up Africa’s adaptation plans, for food and nutrition security
In the last five years, Africa has endured several shocks and stresses – from locust and Fall Army Worm attacks to droughts in Eastern Africa and floods in Southern Africa.
[Column] Hedwig Siewertsen: Digitally enabled farm mechanization aligns incentives to revolutionize smallholder livelihoods
As other farm mechanization innovators continue to explore strategies for enhancing smallholder mechanization, AGRA plans to keep advancing the state of the practice through strategic investments in promising models and the exchange of lessons learned.
AGRA and Microsoft extend partnership to support digital agricultural transformation
The new phase of the relationship will promote digital innovation and technology as an enabler to connect the agriculture ecosystems, sustainably integrating stakeholders in the service of strategic value chains.
AGRA and Microsoft extend their partnership to support digital agricultural transformation
AGRA and leading technology provider Microsoft, have announced expanding their partnership to advance digital agricultural transformation in Africa.
AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, appointed to high-profile Climate Overshoot Commission
The President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has been selected as one of 16 eminent members of the Climate Overshoot Commission.
AGRA launches 2022 Women Agripreneurs of the Year awards
AGRA has begun accepting applications for the 2022 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), which recognizes female entrepreneurs excelling in different segments of the agricultural value chain.
AGRA and AIM for Climate announced partnership to accelerate investments for climate-smart agriculture
The Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) and Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) announced partnership to accelerate investments and support for climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
John Deere, AGRA and Mascor launch youth SME contest
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), John Deere Africa Middle East, and Mascor have launched a business plan writing competition for youth SME groups in Kenya for a chance to win a tractor.
[Ghana] AGRA and Kofi Annan Foundation roll out initiative to tackle malnutrition
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Kofi Annan Foundation say an initiative aimed at increasing the consumption of highly nutritious sweet potato varieties will help deal with malnutrition in Ghana.
Former President Kikwete kicks off tour of agriculture projects
Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has embarked on a week-long field tour of agriculture projects that are supported by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) and partners in the country.
Africa Food Prize committee launches 2022 nominations
The Africa Food Prize committee has announced the launch for 2022 nominations for the Africa Food Prize. The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa.
[Column] Dr Tilahun Amede: Water management and technology can stave off worst effects of climate change
Climate change, which is expressed in terms of drought, floods, and changing rainfall patterns and increased variability, is expected to hit sub-Saharan Africa most.
[Column] Agnes Kalibata: Why the world’s biggest agribusiness player needs more support to tackle climate change
But it is not Unilever, Kraft or Danone. Instead, the largest private-sector player in food and agribusiness is in fact the world’s 500 million smallholder farmers, who are responsible for around a third of global food supplies.
[Column] Agnes Kalibata: It is time that rural women get the attention they deserve
While the spotlight shines on our rural grandmothers, mothers and daughters, it is also an opportune time to declare that, as a continent, we must now do all it takes to alleviate the strife that our women in agriculture undergo to keep us well nourished, while securing a better future for coming generations.
[Rwanda] AGRA president receives prestigious plant breeders award
AGRA President H.E. Dr. Agnes Kalibata has been conferred with the Distinguished Award for Meritorious Service by the African Plant Breeders Association.
[Column] Nixon Gecheo: Role of digital agricultural tools during pandemic
The challenges female smallholders face, from access to technology to informal participation in value chains, have been exacerbated by Covid, risking a widening of the gender gap.
AGRA partners with Aceli Africa to support African agribusiness SMEs
AGRA has announced a partnership with Aceli Africa to enhance capital flows to SMEs in the agriculture sector and support a financially inclusive agricultural transformation across Africa.
AGRA adopts a policy for environmental and social protection
Through this system, all AGRA supported activities in target countries will be conducted in a manner to avoid, reduce or limit negative environmental, social and climate impacts.
[Column] Tilahun Amede: Smart farming boosts harvests, protects climate
More investment is needed for scaling and increased adoption of such nature-positive systems. Further investments in awareness and empowerment is required for complete transformation of food systems.
AGRA and partners launch center to provide support to agriculture sector leaders in Africa
Over the first three-years, the programme will have two cohorts with approximately 80 leaders each, bringing the total number of leaders to a minimum of 160. Initial cohorts will be composed of leaders from eight countries.
AGRA, partners launch online SME Resource Bank to help agribusinesses raise fund
African agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises seeking to fundraise for their businesses can now go online and have access to a newly launched platform where they can find articulated requirements for accessing the funds.
[Column] Agnes Kalibata: Hungry for change: an open letter to African governments
In 2020, the entire world knew what it was to be hungry. Millions of people went without enough to eat, with the most desperate now facing famine.
COLUMNS.
[Column] Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar: The need for positive regulation in the ride-hailing industry
Kenya's ride-hailing industry has rapidly transformed into a thriving ecosystem, attracting both entrepreneurs and enabling residents ...read full column here
[Column] Christopher Sau: Plugging Kenya’s brain drain: Unlocking the value of training and IT talent retention
Enterprises have much to gain by investing in their people and exploring talent-building and upskilling strategies ...read full column here
[Column] NJ Ayuk: Oil market predictions and what they mean for Africa
Of course, the oil market is nothing if not volatile, but few eras match the last several years for dramatic ups and downs ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Oluwole Eweje, CEO-WATT Renewables Corporation
We provide sustainability for communities, especially communities that have very few businesses … read full interview here
[Interview] Kenneth Njeru, Director of Africa Afya Healthcare
I had an interest in investing and I identified industries that were great and also brought change to the community, healthcare and Information Technology … read full interview here
[Interview] Yvonne Nelson, Actress and Entrepreneur, Ghana
Yvonne Nelson is a renowned Ghanaian actress and producer who has led a life filled with significant moments that illuminate her remarkable characteristics as a human being… read full interview here
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[EVENT] Unlocking Success in New Markets: Cross-Border Payments Strategies for South African Businesses
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