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Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Scaling Solutions at the Food Systems Forum 2023

Amid the coastal breezes of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the future of Africa’s agriculture was being deliberated and sculpted between September 5th to 8th. Over 5400 delegates, including policy makers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and academics, converged at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, underscoring the continent’s shared vision for a robust, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural future. A Gathering of Minds…

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Generation Africa Awards US$116,000 to Winners in the 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition hosted at the Africa Food Systems Summit in Tanzania

September 9, 2023, witnessed a groundbreaking event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as two trailblazing agripreneurs emerged victorious in the esteemed GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals, hosted at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023. The Youth Town Hall, presided over by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was a shining beacon highlighting Africa’s commitment to agricultural transformation through youthful…

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Africa Food Systems Forum 2023: An Unprecedented Gathering Charts the Course for a Sustainable Future

In a clarion call for unity and action, the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 concluded today, emphasizing the urgency of scaling existing solutions to transform the continent’s food systems. The Forum, marking its 13th year, saw an unparalleled gathering of more than 5400 delegates, which included five Heads of State, 30 Ministers, and representatives from 90 countries. It emerged…

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Historic Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Concludes in Tanzania

TANZANIA, 8th September 2023: The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, a landmark event hosted by Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, came to a close today, signalling a bold step forward for Africa’s agricultural future. Spanning from 5th to 8th September, the forum primarily addressed the interconnectivity between food producers and consumers and its influence on…

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No Future for Our Food Systems Without Youth and Women: African Leaders Declare During the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023.

Tanzania: “Africa has the potential to feed the world” – H.E Samia Suluhu Hassan On September 8, 2023, African leaders gathered in Dar es Salaam Tanzania for the Presidential Summit as part of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023. The Forum which concludes this afternoon has drawn over 5000 delegates from across the globe to explore the policy, breakthroughs…

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan Unveils Transformative Vision for Tanzania’s Agricultural Marketing

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking move, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has delineated a comprehensive vision aimed at revamping Tanzania’s agricultural marketing framework, at the AGRF SUMMIT. With the agriculture sector being a linchpin of Tanzania’s economy and a primary source of livelihood for a vast majority of its citizens, the importance of this initiative cannot be…

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Experts Advocate for Limestone Use to Combat Soil Acidity in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, September 7, 2023 In a groundbreaking discussion held in Dar es Salaam, agricultural experts and stakeholders have urged the Tanzanian government to intensify the use of limestone in agriculture. This recommendation, made at a sideline event of the ongoing AGRF forum, is aimed at combating soil acidity issues that have been affecting agricultural production, particularly among…

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Tanzania’s President Highlights Initiatives to Connect Farmers with International and Local Markets at Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 7, 2023 – Speaking at the ongoing Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit in Dar es Salaam today, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania outlined measures the government has taken to link farmers with both domestic and international markets. Addressing the challenges farmers face in accessing markets, President Hassan noted, “It’s true that there are challenges…

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Dr. Jakaya Kikwete Announces Bean Alliance Winner US $100,000 Africa Food Prize

*37 million farmers benefit from PABRA’s unparalleled bean research; Award spotlights innovations championing Africa’s food security. Dar es Salaam, 7th September 2023: Amidst the scenic backdrop of AGRF2023 held in Tanzania, the 4th  Tanzanian President and Africa Food Prize Chairperson, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, unveiled PABRA as the victorious recipient of the coveted Africa Food Prize for 2023. Outpacing a…

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Shifting Gears: SAGCOT’s Journey from Grand Blueprints to Pragmatic Small-Scale Partnerships

Research: The Scaling Down of SAGCOT PublicPrivate PartnershipsFrom Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism Pauline, N. M., Mbande, V., & Börjeson, L. (2023). The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public Private Partnerships: From Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism. The African Review (published online ahead of print 2023). 

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