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Six entrepreneurs from across the continent have been awarded $15,000 each for their innovative solutions to food security challenges. From solar energy solutions for farmers in Ethiopia to agroforestry and farming practices for smallholder farmers in Mozambique, these innovators are paving the way for a more food-secure future. But the challenge is real - 282 million people in Africa are undernourished, and the continent is not on track to achieve food security and nutrition targets by 2030. That's why initiatives like the Pamoja Founders Project are so crucial; because they are providing support and funding to young African entrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/enFnsVGK #PrimeProgress #FoodSecurity

❇ SEPOP 2023 Overview: Achievement & Highlight AgriCord, along with its eight agri-agencies, is implementing the SEPOP programme. SEPOP consists of 17 projects across Africa and Latin America, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). 🎯 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: to contribute to the #sustainable development of the #agricultural sector and enhance lobbying and #advocacy efforts. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: In 2023, through the SEPOP Programme, AgriCord and its agri-agencies, in #partnership with Farmers' Organisations (FOs), achieved the following: 🏅 Reached 𝟔𝟐𝟏,𝟕𝟔𝟓 direct #farmer beneficiaries 🏅 Supported 𝟐,𝟒𝟗𝟏,𝟎𝟕𝟏 members of FOs 🏅 Marketed goods worth 𝟐𝟔,𝟔𝟎𝟒,𝟓𝟔𝟕 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬 🏅 Developed and submitted 𝟏𝟒𝟐 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 or proposals to governments 🔎 To learn more about how we achieved these results, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/ezeB9u7j. 🍀 We extend our #gratitude to Agence Française de Développement for their funding and to all our implementing partners who made these results possible! Acodea Afdi Agriculteurs français développement international Cresol Cooperativa Agri-agence Fert Food and Forest Development Finland (FFD) Trias NGO - Global UPA Développement international Florian Reyskens

#Agriculture is the largest economic sector of our work under the Young Africa Works strategy. Nearly a quarter of our partners, the majority being African-led organizations, are creating pathways for young people to dignified work in agrifood systems. Swipe to see how our partners, have enabled 4.2 million young people to pursue livelihoods in the agrifood system. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OcJN50ThCoW #AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale

There are times in professional life when you're particularly happy to reach milestones. I've been working in and with Africa for over 20 years. In all kinds of sectors. In many countries. Many formats. In the end, it's been a bit too often the same thing, with too many sectors and economic models organized around an export logic, without any real effort on the part of the big brand stakeholders located in Europe / US / China to think about organizing systems that SHARE value, particularly with the most disadvantaged links. Small farmers, for example. And yet, Africa is on the move. Africa is not the problem. The problem is grounded with decision-makers, all too often far removed from reality on the ground. They continue to work on Africa and other areas of the Global South using outdated schemes. It is therefore with real emotion that I see this new program launched by Ksapa in Ivory Coast last week. A program that thinks, on scale, a system, with a diverse and complementary coalition. This partnership agreement with the Ivory Coast Ministry of State, Ministry of Agriculture, with the financial support of the French Ministry of the Economy, within the framework of a partnership initiated with Société Générale Group and Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire, aims to provide Ivorian agricultural cooperatives in the rice, cotton, cashew nut and cocoa sectors with a structural reinforcement solution that enables them to invest while being supported by both technical assistance and a digital solution with affordable financing. The aim is to enable the structural reinforcement of these cooperatives and to improve and strengthen the incomes of small farmers, with a strong environmental and socio-economic impact. Reach out if interested to learn more of course!

We are pleased to share a learning brief compiled by DG Murray Trust. This document explores the efforts of Southern Africa Food Lab, Siyavuna Development Centre, Seriti Institute (NPC), Thanda and Khulisa SA NGO in building sustainable local value chains and food systems while transferring skills and knowledge about agroecological farming practices, smallholder farmer development and entrepreneurship. The brief underscores the pivotal role of the Social Employment Fund plays in facilitating and advancing these initiatives, contributing significantly to sustainable development. #SEF #WLG #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #CommunityDevelopment #FoodSystems #SmallholderFarmers Social Employment Fund

And we begin! The Global Farmer Network is convening a pilot program...GFN Africa Agripreneur Accelerator. the discussion begins..the expertise needed to lift Africa up and feed the world is in the room. #GFNMobilizing #askafarmer

As the conversation around #AlternativeDevelopment 🌱  grows louder 🔊 at #CND76, it’s clear that member states are taking a keen interest in this transformative approach. ❓ But what exactly is Alternative Development, and how can it reshape communities entrenched in the cultivation of #illicitdrug crops? In regions marred by poverty, conflict, and weak governance, many farmers find themselves with no choice but to grow drug crops – a stable source of income in an otherwise unstable environment. Alternative Development offers a beacon of hope, addressing these root causes by fostering economic growth and stability, thus reducing reliance on illegal cultivation. Learn more here 📺 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3k4MF4f 🤝 🌐 Join us at #CND67, hosted by Peru, in collaboration with Thailand, Germany, and the Organization of American States. It’ll showcase the success stories from #Asia and #LatinAmerica, where Alternative Development has not only improved livelihoods but also curtailed illegal drug economies. 🎤 Opening address by UNODC’s Executive Director! 📅 TODAY, 19.03.2024 ⏰ Time: 13:30 - 14:20 (CET) 📍 Location: Virtual - join from anywhere! 🤝 Click here to join https://lnkd.in/eugw4TRB Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), DEVIDA Perú, UNODC, Mae Fah Luang Foundation, Organización de los Estados Americanos, Global Partnership on Drug Policies and Development, Mr. Luis Alberto Campana Boluarte, Burkhard Blienert, Thanakorn Kaiyanunta, Adam Namm, Deborah Alimi, Thierry Rostan, Antonio Lomba Maurandi, Duke Diskul, Carlos Figueroa Henostroza, Benjamin Seidel

Another win in the books!!! 🎊🎊 We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been ranked fifth on the Financial Times (FT) list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies. This is the third year amongst the top 5 companies making waves in Africa. We are proud of the impact we have made so far, but we are not stopping here! We will continue to build for Africa, empowering local farming communities, fostering economic opportunities, and contributing to Africa's self-sufficiency. Read more about the FT ranking here https://lnkd.in/dzJa_HvU #financialtimes #FTfastesgrowing #AFEX

At Walisha Foundation, we're committed to driving policy reforms and increasing financing for agricultural development across Africa through impactful advocacy. Here's how we're making a difference: 🌾 Mainstreaming Agricultural Priorities We engage with policymakers to elevate smallholder agriculture on national agendas, advocating for increased budgets and smart investments tailored to farmer needs. 💰 Promoting Debt Relief We champion debt relief initiatives that channel resources towards agricultural development financing, alleviating debt burdens on nations. 🌳 Enabling Environment We advocate for inclusive policies that empower smallholders by facilitating access to markets, financing, fair pricing, and farmer cooperatives. By combining advocacy with on-the-ground initiatives, we're paving the way for a food-secure Africa where resilient smallholder farmers thrive as drivers of agricultural transformation. Join us in unleashing the power of agricultural advocacy! Click the link in our bio to pledge your support today. #FoodSecurity #PolicyReform #SmallholderAgriculture #SDGs