The Brussels Briefing 51 discusses successes in the agricultural sector in some fragile countries which highlight entrepreneurship initiatives in the ground which support the various value chain actors, rural communities, young and women entrepreneurs. While many challenges exist, the Briefing will demonstrate that new opportunities can also be leveraged and resilience shown.
Rapid urbanisation in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific is leading to dramatic growth in the demand for food. This demographic trend puts significant pressures on urban food systems, but also presents new opportunities for communities and agribusinesses to grow more food locally.