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African Development Bank sponsor of African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF)

The African Development Bank returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6-9 September 2022. On Monday, the Bank kicked off its AGRF 2022 activities by co-organizing a pre-forum side event focused on the African Emergency Food Production Facility at the Kigali Convention…

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New report calls for urgent action to cushion Africa’s food systems from shocks.

KIGALI, Rwanda – September 6, 2022: The 2022 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR22) was launched today with a call for African governments to lead and coordinate domestic and external efforts to urgently and holistically tackle food insecurity in the continent. The Africa Agriculture Status Report is an annual publication by AGRA, focusing on emerging issues in Africa. Last year, the 2021…

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Africa’s food systems need to be reimagined – CALA forum to chart ways forward

Second cohort of 80 leaders from 8 countries to be unveiled as delegates gather for the first in-person Leadership Forum Monday 5th September 2022 Food and agriculture leaders from across Africa are gathered in Rwanda today to advance action for food systems transformation on the continent. The two-day forum themed Collaborative Leadership: Advancing African Food Systems, isorganised by the Centre for African…

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AGRF 2022 SUMMIT: Tanzania seeks multi-billion investments to grow edible oil, horticulture,  dairy, and blue economy subsectors

By kilimokwanza.org correspondent  Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) wants AGRF Summit 2022 delegates in Kigali (St 5-9) to be aware that Tanzania is one of the best and most attractive destinations for agriculture value chain investments, thanks to an enabling environment and the existing incentive structure. The East African nation seeks to become an industrialised economy and logistics hub for…

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AGRF 2022 Summit: Tanzania promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector,

KilimoKwanza.org correspondent Tanzania is promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector, according to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Mr Ally Gugu, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Trade. He addressed Tanzania Agribusiness Investment Summit  2022 on 30th August 2022,  in Dar es Salaam, with the theme “Grow, Nourish, Reward – Bold Actions…

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AGRA and GAIN Sign Cooperation Agreement

Kigali, 5th September 2022 – The heads of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) today signed a new five-year cooperation agreement at the 2022 African Green Revolution Forum in Kigali.   “The AGRF has become the landmark annual event on the continent bringing governments and partners together around food security and making safe,…

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AGRF Summit: Tanzania promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector

KilimoKwanza.org correspondent Tanzania is promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector, according to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Mr Ally Gugu, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Trade. He addressed Tanzania Agribusiness Investment Summit  2022 on 30th August 2022,  in Dar es Salaam, with the theme “Grow, Nourish, Reward – Bold Actions…

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