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Global Economic Outlook Remains Uncertain Amid AI Advancements and Geopolitical Challenges

January 15, 2024
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Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 15, 2024 – The latest Chief Economists Outlook report, unveiled today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, paints a somber picture of the global economic landscape. The report, which synthesizes insights from top chief economists, indicates that the global economy is navigating through a maze of challenges, including stringent financial conditions, deepening geopolitical divisions,…

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AGRA to Spotlight Sustainable Business Models, Partnerships, and Investments Driving Transformation in Africa at the 54th World Economic Forum

January 15, 2024
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Nairobi, 15th January 2024: The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 15th to 19th January 2024. The week-long event themed ‘Rebuilding Trust’ provides a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency, and accountability. The forum has incorporated an SDG tent set up to serve as…

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Global Risks 2024: Disinformation Tops Global Risks 2024 as Environmental Threats Intensify

January 11, 2024
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Geneva, Switzerland, 10 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024, released today, has identified disinformation and misinformation as the most significant short-term global risks. This revelation comes against a backdrop of escalating environmental threats and challenges in the realms of technology, geopolitics, and demographics. The report draws upon the insights of over 1,400 global risk…

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Ruto, among African leaders set to attend WEF – Rebuilding Trust: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024

January 10, 2024
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Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 10, 2024 – The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, set to be held from January 15 to 19, has generated significant anticipation as leaders from across the globe prepare to convene under the theme “Rebuilding Trust.” Among the prominent attendees is Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, representing African leadership in discussions on vital global issues….

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Seventy-Eight (78) Food Systems Leaders graduate from AGRA’s Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme

December 8, 2023
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7th December 2023: Today, 78 emerging leaders in food systems graduated from the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme hosted by AGRA. The centre is an AGRA-led initiative, co-implemented by African Management Institute (AMI) and Policy Link. The 78 leaders drawn from the public, private sector and civil society were awarded with certificates, marking…

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Agriculture in Africa 2023: Empowering Women and Youth for a Sustainable Future

December 6, 2023
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The “Agriculture in Africa 2023” report, a collaboration between Oxford Business Group and OCP Group, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of African agriculture. Since 2000, Africa’s cultivated land has increased remarkably, accounting for 52% of the global increment in this area. Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular, has experienced the most substantial growth in agricultural production value, recording a…

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World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action

November 21, 2023
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World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action Geneva, Switzerland, November 21, 2023 – As the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) approaches, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announces its commitment to accelerating multistakeholder initiatives for effective climate action. The focus at COP28, scheduled to take place from November 30 to December…

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AGRA Tanzania Facilitates Training for Journalists and Media Editors on Improved Seed Varieties

November 11, 2023
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AGRA Tanzania and the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) have challenged the media in Tanzania to play a more proactive role in disseminating critical advancements in seed technology, which could dictate the future of food security and economic resilience in the face of an increasing population and challenges associated with climate change. In response to a call from the TEF,…

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Stakeholders Call for Urgent Transformation in Food and Land Use Systems

November 3, 2023
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Nairobi, Kenya The coalition of food and land use stakeholders (FOLU) has come together to address the urgent challenges of food and nutrition insecurity, land degradation, growing inequalities, and declining agricultural output in Kenya. FOLU yesterday held a high-stakes meeting, spearheaded by AGRA, World Resources Institute (WRI), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and the United Nations Sustainable Development…

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Africa Unites in Nairobi for Landmark Soil Health Summit

October 8, 2023
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The Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host a pivotal conference – The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2023, taking place from the 5th to 7th of November. The Big Picture:The AFSH Summit aims to address Africa’s mounting challenges regarding declining soil health, a pressing issue that has persisted over recent decades. This…

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