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Read about the importance of fair markets in provinding greater food security, and how transparent data is an essential ingredient in the assessment. Insightful article by Carin Smaller of Shamba Centre for Food & Climate and Dr. Adano Wario of the Competition Authority of Kenya. #competition #Africa Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED)

[ICYMI] In a unified stance, parliamentarians from 20 African nations are urging the African Union and member states to adopt a bold and inclusive approach to transforming agrifood systems over the next decade. With CAADP and post-Malabo initiatives facing challenges in national implementation, Jeremy Lissouba, Secretary General of African Food Systems Parliamentary Network, notes that the 10 per cent agriculture budget allocation, while a victory, is insufficient to meet the continent's needs. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke with Lissouba, SG, African Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN) for further insights at the Africa Food Systems Summit 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. AFS Forum #AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale https://brnw.ch/21wMYAq

Yara CEO on Food Systems Transformation in Africa The Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) through conversations facilitated by Lanre Akinola, continues to highlight various interest groups and companies and their business engagements in Africa. This time, Svein Tore Holsether, after nearly ten years of consistent focus and personal engagement on the continent, shares some of his insights and perspectives. Some Key Messages: Joining the African Agenda: We must all support the evolving new African agenda for a new crop nutrition paradigm. Increased productivity is crucial to achieve real transformation. But it must be scalable and sustainable in every way – for society, the farmer and for the environment. Going forward, the focus on soil health will increase significantly.   Business Lens on Agriculture: We need to progressively sharpen the business lens on African agriculture, transforming it into a much more progressive and value-creating sector rather than predominantly a sector for managing food security and poverty reduction. Innovation and Change: The transformation of food systems will require changes and innovation on several fronts. Africa's youth are driving much needed change and innovation in agriculture. This needs to continue. The enabling environment is not yet fully developed to support the necessary progress that African agriculture needs. Despite the complexities, no place in the world is more important and exciting than Africa in the context of global food systems thinking. https://lnkd.in/dPDP68PB

Key takeaways from the opinion piece by Competition Authority of Kenya's Acting Director-General and Shamba Centre for Food & Climate's Executive Director Carin Smaller. 1. Invest in more data, research & analysis 2. Reform harmful agri-food policies 3. Stakeholder partnerships for agri-food market research and inquiries. 4. Mobilize network of advocates & supporters 5. Make the case that competition issues are important for the agri-food systems You can read the entire article -> https://lnkd.in/dDDG4n3U

AFS Forum Kigali 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum Urges Innovation, Investment for Food Security ************************* As a youth advocate attending the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Rwanda Kigali, I call for urgent innovation, investment, and political commitment to transform agriculture and ensure food security across the continent. We have highlighted a range of persistent challenges, including inadequate policy frameworks, poor coordination and delivery mechanisms, climate change impacts, infrastructure deficits, fragmented markets, food loss and waste, and limited access to innovation, technologies, and investment. The Forum emphasized the urgency of accelerating efforts to transform Africa’s food systems, driven by the looming deadlines of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030 and the Malabo Declaration in 2025. Innovative policies, digital technologies, and scaled investments are essential to achieving food and nutrition security while creating jobs for the continent’s growing youth and women populations, according to the AFS Forum 2024, which attracted over 5,000 participants, including policy makers, agribusiness investors, farmers’ organizations, private sector representatives , and youth. The AFS Forum serves not only as a platform for discussion but also as an accountability mechanism, with stakeholders expected to uphold their commitments and take concrete action to drive the transformation of Africa’s food systems. Cire Lamine TALLA Mouhamed Poumane Maguette Bâ Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group @unccd UN Convention to Combat Desertification #afsforum2024 #InnoverAccélérerÉchelle

ILRI director general Appolinaire Djikeng is meeting with African ministers in Uganda to discuss the future of food security. The meeting is to endorse the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) strategy and action plan that could shape the continent's food systems for 10 years beginning in 2026. “The food systems transformations and food systems challenges demonstrated that one organization cannot do it alone.” https://lnkd.in/dBYVDpmu

Key takeaways from the opinion piece by Competition Authority of Kenya's Acting Director-General and Shamba Centre for Food & Climate's Executive Director Carin Smaller. 1. Invest in more data, research & analysis 2. Reform harmful agri-food policies 3. Stakeholder partnerships for agri-food market research and inquiries. 4. Mobilize network of advocates & supporters 5. Make the case that competition issues are important for the agri-food systems You can read the entire article -> https://lnkd.in/dUGRypzP

Today we celebrate the International Food Day. This is a global event that emphasizes the importance of food security, nutrition, and sustainable agricultural practices. This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges related to hunger and malnutrition, which are particularly significant in Africa. The continent faces a myriad of issues, including poverty, climate change, and conflict, all of which contribute to food insecurity. By observing International Food Day, nations are encouraged to reflect on their agricultural policies and practices, aiming to create a more sustainable food system that can nourish their populations. In Africa, the relevance of International Food Day cannot be overstated. The continent is home to a large number of people living in extreme poverty, and millions suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Events and campaigns on this day raise awareness about these issues and promote initiatives that support local farmers, improve food production, and encourage the consumption of locally sourced foods. Furthermore, the day highlights the importance of sustainable agricultural practices that can help mitigate the effects of climate change, ensuring that future generations have access to nutritious food. The significance of International Food Day extends beyond awareness; it calls for collective action. It encourages governments, organizations, and individuals to work together to address food security challenges. By fostering partnerships and sharing knowledge, Africa can develop innovative solutions to enhance food production and distribution. This collaboration is vital for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture. As we celebrate International Food Day, let us commit to taking action that ensures everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. IT IS EASY, WITH AGROEASE! . . . . #Agroease #Agribusiness #Agritech #InternationalFoodDay #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #Africa #EndHunger

Neyeleni 2024 Africa level meeting on food sovereignty held in Addis Ababa PHE Ethiopia Consortium Co-hosted Africa Level Consultation workshop PHEEC in collaboration with International Planning Committee(IPC) for food sovereignty Organized a successful Continental Level three days Consultation workshop from July 13 to 15, 2024 at Gold Tulip Hotel, Addis Ababa. In this consultation, about 40 (31 international participants from West, Central, East and Southern Africa) have participated in person representing the small-holder farmers, environmental CSOs, fisher folks, herders, pastorals, and Indigenous Peoples, agricultural workers, consumers, women, youth, forest dwellers, NGOs, and urban Poor. In addition, more than 20 participants attended the consultation representing the above constituencies. The workshop was conducted in two languages (English and French). The Africa Neyeleni Consultation is one of the consultation the six consultation in different regions: North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, MENA, and Asia and the Pacific. The Neyeleni is movement initiated in 2007 to advocate for food sovereignty. This consultation is the pre-global Neyeleni forum which will be held in 2025 in India. The consultation was held focusing on building a common political agenda, strategies and working methods to transform the global system to achieve economic, social, gender, health, racial and environmental goals and ultimately achieve food sovereignty.

The 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) held in Tanzania marked a significant turning point in Africa's journey towards achieving productive, nutritious, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems. says Amath Pathe SENE This impactful event brought together over 5,400 delegates from 90 countries, including high-level representatives like Heads of State, Government Ministers, and leaders from international agencies and businesses. The Forum served as a platform to showcase the continent's commitment to food security through: Financial commitments: The Forum aimed to unlock financial resources necessary to support food system transformation initiatives. Innovation showcases: Participants explored and highlighted innovative solutions that can drive progress towards food security goals. The Forum emphasized the critical need to "redouble our efforts to boost agricultural yields through sustainable agricultural practices." This focus on achieving food security while minimizing environmental impact is crucial for long-term success. Looking ahead, the 2024 AFS Forum theme, Innovate, Accelerate and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era, promises continued momentum towards a more secure and sustainable food future for Africa. Register now and let's transform the future of Africa food systems together. https://lnkd.in/dBEg7nzD