Across the continent, young agripreneurs are recognising untapped opportunities in the agrifood sector. Yet, ideally, they would be fostered by a supportive ecosystem to progress faster and more successfully along their journey. The ambition of scaling digitally-enabled, environmentally conscious, market-led ventures to deliver jobs and healthy food, while respecting the natural environment, can only be realised through collaborative efforts to educate, support and invest in young talent. This session will explore how ecosystem actors can support agripreneurs to scale sustainable solutions through collaborative action.
Sep
6
African Green Revolution Forum 2019 - Youth in agriculture: Showcasing and scaling models for agripreneurship
African Green Revolution Forum 2019 - Youth in agriculture: Showcasing and scaling models for agripreneurship
Event Overview
Moderator: Mr. Dalumuzi Mhlanga, Chief of Staff, Econet
Sequence 1: Panel discussion: Inspiring stories from young agripreneurs
- GoGettaz finalists
- Mr. Patrick Ofosu-Agyemang, CEO AgroInnova, Ghana
- Ms. Sonita Tossou, CEO Fenou Foods, Benin
Sequence 2: Discussion Groups: How to support agripreneurs to scale solutions
Information, inspiration and education
Firestarters:
- Mr. Michael Hailu, Director, CTA or Mr. Ken Lohento, Senior Programme Coordinator, ICT4Ag, CTA
- LEAP Africa, Farm.ink, Kenya
Rapporteur: Ms. Anu Paasiaro, Director, Global Initiatives Strategy and Business Development, Yara Internation
Support and mentorship
Firestarters: Ms. Bernadette Mukonyora, Programme Analyst, IFAD
- Mr. Peter Materu, Chief Program Officer, Mastercard Foundati
- Ms. Jane Lowicki-Zucca, Youth Senior Advisor, USAID
Rapporteur: Mr. Fredrick Nyambare, Smallholder Solutions and Partnerships Manager (Africa), Yara Internation
Growth capital to scale success
Firestarter:
- Mr. Bertil van Vugt, Business Development Lead, Venture Capital for Africa
Rapporteur: Mr. Tony Nsanganira, Youth Employment Specialist, FAO
Policy reform and leadership
Firestarters:
- Mr. Edward Mabaya, Manager of Agribusiness Development, African Development Bank
- Mr. Boaz Keizire, Head of Policy, AGRA - Rapporteur: Mr. Benito Eliasi, Capacity Development Advisor, SACAU
Creating a movement
Firestarters:
- Ms. Lorin Fries, Strategic Consultant, Wasafiri 42
- Ms. Marnie Pannatier, Programme Manager, Syngenta Foundation
Rapporteur: Ms. Kathi Walther Bouma, Special Advisor, Econet Group
Sequence 3: Report back on group discussions: Opportunities for collaboration and action
Sequence 4: Commitments of support to a joint agenda
Sequence 5: Closing remarks
