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The Malabo Montpellier Panel’s 13th Report! Launched on February 14, 2024, the – YOUTH AHEAD: Policy Innovations to Create Opportunities for Young People in Africa’s Agrifood Systems – report reviews the challenges limiting young people’s engagement in agrifood systems & demonstrates opportunities to empower Africa’s youth in agrifood systems. It also highlights the successful strategies implemented by various countries in Africa and summarizes the key findings of four systematically selected countries: #Ghana, #Uganda, #Zambia, and #Zimbabwe. These countries are at the forefront of empowering youth in their agrifood systems. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/qDEHM

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On December 11th, Transformational Investing in Food Systems and Biovision Foundation will be hosting a virtual meeting of the Investing in #Agroecological Enterprises (AEEs) Working Group of the Community of Practice for Agroecological #Entrepreneurship in East Africa (CoP).  We are building a network of finance providers and financial practitioners who are fostering a shared understanding of and co-creating solutions for increasing #financing of AEEs in East Africa. This meeting will define the Working Groups’ priorities for the coming year and consider topics such as viable models for transition finance for farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), building an investment pipeline, technical assistance and business development support for AEEs, and market building interventions. Please note that this is a private event. Stay tuned for updates on this important work, as we officially launch the CoP over the coming months. Rex Raimond Tim Crosby David Bennell Laura Thompson Tina Owens

The Malabo Montpellier Panel’s 13th Report! The YOUTH AHEAD: Policy Innovations to Create Opportunities for Young People in Africa’s Agrifood Systems report reviews the challenges limiting young people’s engagement in agrifood systems & demonstrates opportunities to empower Africa’s youth in agrifood systems. It also highlights the successful strategies implemented by various countries in Africa and summarizes the key findings of four systematically selected countries: #Ghana, #Uganda, #Zambia, and #Zimbabwe. These countries are at the forefront of empowering youth in their agrifood systems. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/iuAJ9

🌟 Reflections on Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship in the FEWS Nexus 🌟 CfSD is proud to have been part of the 30 Years of Energy, Water, and Food Security in South Africa seminar, hosted by University of Johannesburg and the Centre for Cyber-Physical Food, Energy, and Water Systems (CCP-FEWS). This event fostered critical dialogue on how South Africa can address challenges in the Food-Energy-Water Nexus to meet growing demands sustainably. The panel, moderated by Dr. Eric Makoni of UJ, featured: 🔸 Molebatsi Moagi (Centre for Supplier Development) and Lesedi Masebe (Masebe Farms), a beneficiary of our Local Economic Development Farmers Support Programme. 🔸 Sandiso Sibisi (COOi Studios) and Leeko Motsuenyane Makoene (Made with Rural). Discussions delved into: 🌱 Leveraging innovation and technology to tackle agricultural challenges. 🌍 The role of AI and 4IR in creating solutions for sustainable food, energy, and water systems. 💡 Entrepreneurship as a driver of transformation in the FEWS Nexus. With THATO MUGONDA of CfSD directing the program, this event was a resounding success, opening doors to meaningful collaborations for the future. Together, we are addressing some of the country’s most pressing challenges with actionable solutions. #CfSD #FEWSNexus #Sustainability #4IR #InnovationInAction #UJPartnerships #EmpoweringCommunities

📢 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (CoRE-SFS) by ARUA-SFS (ARUA CoE in Sustainable Food Systems)! This specific CoRE forms part of the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence and unites 21 academic institutions across Africa and Europe to address critical challenges like hunger, poverty, and environmental sustainability. The CoRE-SFS aims to enhance research capacity, foster equitable partnerships, and increase PhD production through mobility and resource sharing. On 3-4 October, we begin this exciting journey of collaborative research with tangible, life-changing impact. #CoRE_SFS #AfricaEuropeCoRE #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #FoodSystemsTransformation

The Malabo Montpellier Panel's YOUTH AHEAD report! Discover how innovative policies are creating opportunities for young people in Africa's agrifood systems. Our latest report highlights success stories from #Ghana, #Uganda, #Zambia, and #Zimbabwe. Dive into the report and learn how these countries’ strategic institutional interventions are making a difference. Read more: https://shorturl.at/gLrr4

It is about Scaling up and mainstreaming seed systems interventions

🌍 Addressing the Crisis in Agriculture and Food Security in Africa 🌾 The challenge of inadequacy and unsustainability in Africa’s agriculture and food security systems is undeniable. The continent faces severe food insecurity, with intensive external-input practices damaging our agro-ecosystems. The adverse effects on soil health, plant vitality, and rising illnesses related to food consumption are becoming increasingly evident. Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) is at the forefront of tackling these issues. Since 2011, BvAT, as the Lead Coordinating Agency of the KCOA-KHEA Project with a Co-Host arrangement with PELUM Uganda, has been empowering smallholder farmers in Kenya and across the African continent. The BvAT mission: Is to enhance agricultural production and improve human, animal, and environmental health through research-backed, sustainable practices. 🌟 Watch the 2024 pitch video to learn more about the goals, achievements, and future plans. 🌍Together, we can create resilient and sustainable agricultural systems for Africa. 👉Watch video via this link: https://lnkd.in/dJrJkvyN #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #AfricanAgriculture #BiovisionAfricaTrust #KCOA #KHEA #SustainableFarming #FoodSecuritySolutions Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) PELUM Kenya Association Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement TOAM TANZANIA ORGANIC AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT SYMABIO Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology IFOAM - Organics International IFOAM Organics Europe Access Agriculture FAO United Nations Office at Nairobi United Nations World Food Programme World Health Organization UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency UNICEF Change the World Model United Nations CWMUN Pamella Magino David Mulama Amudavi David Amudavi Francis Nsanga, PhD (Candidate) Florian Peloschek Natasha Ortolan Ervilha josephine akia Rani Nguyen

Did you know The Malabo Montpellier Panel reports seek to inform and guide policy choices to accelerate progress toward the ambitious goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the Malabo Declaration and relevant global development frameworks? Read the Panel’s YOUTH AHEAD report for more on innovative policies and institutional interventations to empower youth, support continued economic growth, and drive productivity in Africa’s Agrifood Systems. Download the full report: https://shorturl.at/gLrr4