AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.
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To catalyze and sustain inclusive agriculture transformation in Africa by increasing incomes and improving food security for 30 million smallholder households.
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Joined September 2011
This week, #AGRA President @Agnes_Kalibata engaged with the newly elected Ghana’s Vice President @NJOAgyemang, the Minister of Agriculture @EricOpukuMP and the Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour economy @goosietanoh. Today, #Ghana’s is on the pathway of food self-sufficiency,
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Look out for our 2022 #Africa Agriculture Status Report at the #AGRF2022! (#AASR2022). We’ll be presenting the latest key evidence and insights on the prospects of achieving resilience & sustainability in Africa’s #FoodSystems. Register here ✍️
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Government & donor efforts should focus on enabling agri-food SMEs to connect small-scale farmers to markets. The #Agribusiness #DealRoom at #AGRF2022 aims to unlock access to finance and partnership opportunities. Register for the summit on #ElevateAg
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In August, AGRA President Dr @Agnes_Kalibata, participated in a @TEDTalks , where she outlined how to empower smallholder farmers with better tools, climate resilience strategies and market access — so they can continue to nourish humanity while caring for the planet. Watch here.
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'We want to improve the productivity of staple crops for farmers. Choices are critical as they allow them to either achieve success with a specific crop, or switch to a backup crop in case that crop fails', states Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata on @Forbes. More on
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We are excited to announce the adoption of the #CAADPKampala25 Declaration! . This landmark moment represents a renewed commitment to the people of Africa. Let’s work together to shape the future of agriculture and ensure food security across Africa. #Agenda2063
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Are you a business/entity operating in and along the agriculture and or agribusiness value chain? You probably qualify for #WAYA2023! . What more qualifications do you need to make the application? . Find out on the link . #VALUE4HER #AGRF2023
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It’s here!! Episode 5 of #AGRA’s #VoicesofAfrica Podcast is now available for streaming and download. Listen in for expert discussions on Africa’s journey towards agriculture transformation at
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The deadline for #WAYA2023 applications is May 31, 2023. Time is running out! . Find out if you qualify and make your application TODAY at SPREAD THE WORD! #AGRF2023TZ
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The #VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards 2023 applications are now officially OPEN! . Applications can be made between 8 March 2023 and 31 May 2023. Here is a link for all the details #WAYA2023 #IWD2023 #AGRF2023
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At #COP28 in UAE, 160 Countries came together to commit to #FoodSystems & #Agriculture Declaration with a two year's timelines. How do we achieve UAE food declaration by 2025. 👉 Innovations.👉Scaling Investments.👉Behaviour Change on Food Waste & Loss.👉Policy Action & Systems
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#DidYouKnow? The median age of an African farmer is 53, despite the continent having a large population of young people? . Join us on 8th September and let's engage more on how to get the youth involved in Agriculture 👉 #SolutionsForAfrica #AGRF2022
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The future of Africa's #FoodSystems is in your hands. #LendYOURVoice. This is our time! Register for the #AGRF2021 summit and join us! . #AGRAVoicesAtAGRF #ThisIsOurTime
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In Episode 5 of the #VoicesOfAfrica podcast Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of #Agriculture at the Private Sector Federation, #Rwanda, joins Jean Paul Ndagijimana, #AGRA Country Head, #Rwanda, for a discussion on improving seed systems. 🎧 ▶️
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12 Days of Celebrating our Partners | #ThankYouFarmers. Lucy Marimu is a farmer from Tharaka Nthi, Kenya who is a leader in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. Her farm uses resilient crop varieties to thrive. #AGRAImpact | Read More |
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Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of Agriculture, PSF #Rwanda, recommends additional technical support and improved access to capital and finance to improve Rwanda’s seed industry. For more, listen to Episode 5 of #VoicesOfAfrica podcast at
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What's the impact of the digital gender divide on progress toward food nutrition security and climatic resilience across the #African continent?. H. E @JosefaSacko will be focusing on this during her keynote address on our #IWD2023 webinar. 1/2
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In Episode 5 of the #VoicesOfAfrica podcast, Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of Agriculture, PSF #Rwanda, discusses the impact of the Tera Imbuto Nziza program on improving #SmallholderFarmers’ access to improved seeds. Listen in, here 👉
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Calling all #foodsystem change-makers. The #AfricaFoodPrize2023 is an opportunity to showcase your outstanding efforts in promoting food security, #sustainablefarming, and agricultural entrepreneurship. Apply now @blackiesq @wanjirukr @SongweVera
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According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, urgency & ambitious action is required to address climate risks. Join us on 8th Sept as we discuss how #ClimateChange affects our smallholder farmers 👉#SolutionsForAfrica
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The winners of this year’s #WAYA will be announced at the #AGRF2023 Summit, to be held in #Tanzania in September. Do you qualify for #WAYA? . Find out on the link and send in your application. #VALUE4HER #AGRF2023Tz #VALUE4HER
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“Through the Tera Imbuto Nziza program, investors saw that the seed business is feasible and profitable.” Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of Agriculture, PSF #Rwanda, on the latest episode of #VoicesOfAfrica podcast. Listen to the discussion
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"I commend AGRA under the leadership of @HMDessalegn desalegn and @Agnes_Kalibata for ensuring that Africa projects a clear voice on the future of Food systems" - H.E @PaulKagame President of Rwanda.@RwandaAgri. #FoodSystems #AFSForum24 #AGRAImpact
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Join us in congratulating our President, Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata, on being named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2021 by @NewAfricanMag. This recognition is a great reflection of her dedication to transforming Africa’s food systems.
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With only a few days to go to #IWD2023, our President, Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata , has a message to share as she invites you to our #IWD2023 #VALUE4HER webinar, in partnership with @_AfricanUnion. Register for the webinar at & SPREAD THE WORD! #EmbraceEquity
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“Women are key actors within agriculture because of their role in the production and running of small enterprises across the continent. Join us on #IWD2023 as we celebrate women in agribusiness”. – @SabdiyoDido . Register for the #IWD2023 webinar on
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'I believe #Africa’s growth will be spurred by #agriculture whose full potential will only be realized through a green revolution, driven by #Africa’s smallholder #farmers – the continent’s majority who make up 70% of the population.” -Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata #AfricaDay
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“Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata has long championed #science & evidence as the basis for practical #agricultural policies that have transformed #Rwanda to a model of prosperity & security. We are thrilled to present her with our highest award.” said Marcia McNutt, President @theNASciences
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'Techn has a role to play in #Ag transformation. #Youth have an opportunity to engage in its deployment. But before we go too high tech, what about basic #mechanization. It’s a great tragedy to expect #farmers to feed themselves & the continent using a hand hoe' - @StriveMasiyiwa
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Look who showed up at #AGRF2022 ! @didierdrogba !! You too can join the summit online, via #FoodSystems @Agnes_Kalibata .
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“Financial institutions are key in mobilizing financing necessary.for agricultural transformation” Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata, Pres, AGRA #AGRF2017
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GREAT NEWS! Our President, Dr @Agnes_Kalibata, has been named as the African Climate Champion of the Year 2020 by @AfricanLM, in recognition of her relentless contributions towards changing the continent's food security and agriculture narrative. Join us in congratulating her!
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UNGA78 | Food+ Forum. Remarks | Dr Agnes Kalibata, President, #AGRA. “Intra-Africa trade is currently at 15%. Africa does not trade with itself on food. Africa gets food from everywhere else except Africa. There exists opportunities for the continent to eat what we produce, and
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Congratulations Dr @Agnes_Kalibata on your appointment to #COP28 Advisory Committee. The #COP28UAE Advisory Committee brings together the climate expertise of thought leaders from countries across 6 continents #Pathwaytocop28UAE
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'Let's redefine our business from #agriculture to agri-business. Nature abhors a vacuum. So does entrepreneurship. #African #youth must seize ‘the African century’, if they don’t, others will' - @StriveMasiyiwa #StriveInBerlin #HowWillYouLead
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Asante Sana | #AGRF2023 #KilimoTanzania | #FoodSystems. Tunawashukuru wote kwa kufanikisha mkutano wa mifumo wa chakula Afrika (AGRF). #AGRFinDar #AGRAImpact #BBT #Kilimoendelevu
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It is with great sadness that all of us in @AGRAAlliance receive the news of the passing of H.E., @KofiAnnan. Mr. Annan was a tremendous leader of progress in the world, improving the lives of millions of individuals. Read full statement -
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We're honored to start 2020 with a great new partnership with #China #Agricultural University to support African countries in training new leaders, advancing #technologies for smallholder #farmers & promoting #policy exchanges to transfer development experiences. #AGRAImpact
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"Through regenerative agriculture practices, I have managed to triple my harvest. The partnership between @cerealgrowerske and #AGRA has made me understand how best to use regenerative agriculture practices"- Justus Kimeu, Farmer, Makueni. #AGRAImpact
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Delighted to share that Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata has been included in @apoliticalco’s list of the World’s 100 Most #Influential People in #Climate #Policy for 2019 alongside some inspirational #leaders from around the world. Full list here: #100ClimateLeaders
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Are you at #AGRF2023? Visit #AGRABooth for an immersive Virtual Reality experience, showcasing #AGRAImpact across Africa. #AGRFinDar #AGRAImpact #AGRF2023 #FoodSystems #AGRAinTanzania
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SDG Summit 2023 | UN High Impact Initiatives | #FoodSystems Transformation . Remarks | Dr Agnes Kalibata, President Agra . To address the food systems challenges in Africa, we have taken the following approaches; . ✅Promoting AFCTA Framework .✅Promoting policies on
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Congratulations to our President, Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata and our Board Chair @StriveMasiyiwa for being named among the most #influential #Africans in 2018 according to @NewAfricanMag 💯💯💯
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Food Systems | #WAYAAWARDS2024. Women agri-preneurs still face challenges that prevent them from leading progress towards just and resilient agri-food systems, including lack of access to finance, limited land ownership, informal and unpaid work, and few opportunities to voice
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#AGRA has launched its new five-year strategy that helps governments tackle hunger and enhance nutrition by building resilient #FoodSystems. The need for this support is powerfully highlighted by a decade of multiple natural and manmade crises. 1/2. #AGRF2022 #StrategyLaunch
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Her Excellency Dr @SuluhuSamia, President of the United Republic of #Tanzania, has officially launched #AGRF2023TZ , Africa’s premier platform for advancing the continent's agriculture and food systems agenda, at State House, #Tanzania. #AGRF2023
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CONGRATULATIONS Fatou Manneh, #WAYA2022 Young Female Agripreneur of the year!!!. Watch the awards ceremony on . #AGRF2022 #VALUE4HER
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.@StriveMasiyiwa & @Agnes_Kalibata have briefed President @UKenyatta & Deputy @WilliamsRuto on @TheAGRF Preparations
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#COVID19 should not lead to #food crisis in #Africa: Smallholder #farmers are our lifeline - Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata [A THREAD]
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In the pursuit of #ag transformation, we work at #farmer, systems & national levels to overcome challenges of #ClimateChange to #ag production &.#FoodSecurity in Sub-Saharan #Africa through integrated approaches. Building #resilience thru partnerships remains central to our work
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Day 3 | #AGRF2023 #KilimoTanzania. Presidential Summit | #FoodSystems. Head of States arrive at #AGRF2023 in Dar Es Salaam . ✅ HE William Ruto, Kenya.✅ HE Samia Suluhu, Tanzania .✅ HE Macky Sall, Senegal.✅ HE Evariste Ndayishimiye, Burundi.✅ HE Hussein Mwinyi, Zanzibar
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#AGRA President Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata has called on African governments to invest massively in agriculture, to promote food security, and create jobs for the youth. Read the key messages from the just concluded #AGRF2020 #VirtualSummit on the link below.
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“I take it as a responsibility to support young people, especially women, to help them understand that they have a huge place and an important role to play in the world.” Read about #AGRA’s Dr @Agnes_Kalibata’s work at AGRA and more on
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“Rwanda looks forward to hosting this virtual gathering,. We will be driving an agenda of food systems that works for inter African trade, our cities, & our rural communities at AGRF,” Hon. Gerardine Mukeshimana @RwandaAgri #AGRF2020 #FeedTheCities
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Congratulations to our President @Agnes_Kalibata who today received a Doctor of Science honoris causa from @McGillMacCampus in recognition of her contributions as an agricultural scientist, policy maker, innovative thinker, and public and thought leader.
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Food Systems | #AfricaFoodSystems . On Tuesday, President #Kagame held a meeting with #AGRA Board Chair H.E @HMDessalegn to discuss the upcoming @TheAGRF to be held in #Rwanda in Sept. The Chair was accompanied by AGRA President @Agnes_Kalibata and AFS MD @amath_sene
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Day 1 | Linking smallholders to structured markets and enhancing last-mile service delivery. Winnie - “Women in general contribute over 50% of the workforce in agriculture, then how do we link them to markets? What is the missing link? We therefore need to listen to all voices”.
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"Our service is to ensure our youth get employment opportunities, around 36% of our youth out of 4 million are not in school, training or employment. Our aim is to plug them into Agri based opportunities provided across the value chain, @jnabdallah Minister of Youth #AGRAinRwanda
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Smallholders must be at the heart of global #climate adaptation efforts. AGRA is the go-to partner for smallholder-focused adaptation efforts in #Africa based on our experience working w/ govts, farmers, CSOs, research institutions & dev't partners- Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata.#DohaForum
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Join Hon. @g_mukeshimana at #AGRF2022 in Kigali Rwanda for discussions on how to transform Africa’s food systems. Click here to register
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#Agriculture is #Africa’s largest employer, providing livelihoods for close to 70 percent of the continent’s population. #WorldFoodDay
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Happy 5th birthday to Generation Africa 🥳.5 years of bringing the dynamism of youth entrepreneurship to Africa’s agriculture landscape. Let’s continue to inspire young Africans to forge the path of Agri-food entrepreneurs! .#GenerationAfrica #AGRF2023
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“For Africa’s agricultural transformation to happen, women must be at the.table, where decisions are being made, and where deals are being made. The place of women in agriculture is not just on the farm.”.Dr. @jemimah_njuki Senior Programme Specialist, @IDRC_CRDI #HowWillYouLead
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Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata and Prof. Eugene Kandel @StartUpNationHQ signing a letter of intent at #AGRF2018 to facilitate the implementation of Israeli #ag technology in #Africa
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“VACS is one of the areas that will define how we deliver in our food systems. VACs seeks to build a resilient food system grounded in diverse, nutritious, and climate adapted crops grown in healthy, fertile soils.” - Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA. @TheAGRF @Agnes_Kalibata
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"I'd like to call upon all sector players to get involved in the upcoming @TheAGRF summit. We need to partner to develop policies that can drive the sector forward". - H.E. @SuluhuSamia. Watch the #AGRF2023TZ launch ceremony which took place earlier:
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#AGRA is on the ground at the Africa Climate Summit 2023. Agriculture is Africa's engine of green growth! Today's session will focus on Investment for Food System Transformation in Africa. #AGRAInCountry #ACS2023 #AGRAAtACS2023
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Let your voice be heard. Participate in 2023 @GoGettazAfrica Annual Survey. A Survey on youth engagement in Policy and Access to Productive Resources. Click the link -> #YouthInAgriculture #FoodSystems #GoGettaz2023Survey
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"97% of businesses in #Rwanda are in MSMEs and this sector is key for Rwanda as a player. We have worked with about 300 SMEs to develop their business plan capacities to attract investments," @nmukazayire, Deputy CEO, @RDBrwanda #AGRAInRwanda
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Prioritizing smallholder farmers take strengthening the capacity of SMEs that work with them and the business ecosystem. The Agribusiness Deal Room is Africa’s premier Agri- #DealRoom that facilitates matching resources to opportunities. - Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata . #AGRF2020
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"We must turn to the serious business of accelerating progress in transforming our food systems to be more sustainable and resilient, while preserving our environment".- #AGRA Board Chair, @HMDessalegn . #UNFSS
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Join us for the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 from September 2-6 in Kigali, Rwanda. Hosted by the Rwandan Government and the AFS Forum. @Agnes_Kalibata | @Ilde_Musafiri | @TheAGRF | @RwandaAgri . #AFSForum2024
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Although irrigation in Africa has the potential to boost agricultural productivities by at least 50 percent, food production on the continent is almost entirely rainfed -
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"Ethiopia has demonstrated to the rest of #Africa that under the right leadership of Govt, we can reach at desired ambitions to meet the urgent food requirements of our population despite facing challenging global circumstances," @HMDessalegn #AGRA Board Chair #AGRAinEthiopia.
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"Are you a high performer? Do you work well under pressure to deliver quality work. Then it's you who we are looking for. Join us and be a part of the dynamic team that is changing the narrative on food systems in the continent. Apply today. Deadline is on 9th August 2023.
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What an incredible closure of Africa Food Systems Forum 2024. It's Wrap ! 2025 here we come. @AminaJMohammed | @Agnes_Kalibata | @EdNgirente | @HMDessalegn | @Ilde_Musafiri | @RwEquityBank
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#Supporting the resiliency of African #WomenInAg through the #COVID19 pandemic: Help women-owned #ag SMEs continue to access inputs, mechanization, and advisory services -
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"No country has successfully shifted from a poor country to a middle income or high-income country without agricultural transformation"-H.E @HMDessalegn .
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'We see agriculture as the biggest catalyst to create business opportunities and jobs and can help turn around the tide of migration' - Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata #BCFNforum
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Job Opportunities | #FoodSystems . We're expanding our teams. Check our website: . #AGRAImpact #AGRAInCountry
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Together with African Govts and Private sector we are keeping Ag at the Front and Center of our growing economies. #IamAg
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Next week, world leaders will convene in New York at #UNGA79 to advance solutions to some of the main challenges facing the humanity, such as hunger, food insecurity as well healthy nutrition. Join AGRA President Dr @Agnes_Kalibata at @GlobalAfricaBiz where she will
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.@Agri_FinanceKe will receive Sh1.5B from @KenyaTreasury in the next 3 yrs to promote loans to female-led enterprises as part of its Women Affirmative Action Window. This is motivated by the success of PROFIT-a partnership between the Kenyan gov't, @IFAD & implemented through us.
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Day 0 | Mobilising Private sector investment to end hunger and enhance nutrition in Africa. “We need to think carefully about nutrition. We need more nutritious food. We need to create more incentives for the private secror, because it does not have immediate returns. We need to
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In today’s @NationAfrica, Dr @Agnes_Kalibata talks about her leadership journey in various capacities, life in Nairobi and much more. “I take pride in ensuring that we are a well-run African institution.”, she says about her current role as #AGRA President. Read her interview
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It's official! Tanzania will host @TheAGRF, Africa’s Food System Forum 2023. Here is a link for all the details @HMDessalegn @Agnes_Kalibata @SuluhuSamia . #AGRF2023
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#AGRA’s delegation is attending the #AfricaFoodSummitDakar2 in Senegal this week, to highlight our initiatives to catalyse #FoodSystems transformation to improve food security & boost incomes for smallholder households. More details on #InvestInAfrica
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Congratulations Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata for receiving the Distinguished Award for Meritorious Service by @PlantAPBA . The award recognizes her contribution to the transformation of #Africa’s agricultural and #FoodSystems #APBAConf2021 -
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AGRA is on the lookout for talented individuals to join our mission. Explore our job listings and be the change in African agriculture. To apply, click here #AGRA #Vacancies
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Wrapping up at #AfricaFoodSummitDakar2 with a discussion on collaboration and partnership for the upcoming #AGRF2023 with @AfDB_Group President, @akin_adesina , H.E. @HMDessalegn , V.P.s @vanessainafrica and @Apollos77 . This year’s @TheAGRF will be held in Tanzania.
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