AGRA — organization supporting smallholder farmers across Africa, awarded World Food Prize Foundation's Norman E. Borlaug Medallion for two decades of work in agricultural innovation.
… sks, opportunities and potential returns associated with more resilient and sustainable food and land systems. “Science alone does not change anything, nor does scaling without science mean anything,” said Head of Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Agriculture and Resilience at AGRA …
… The two-day forum, organised by Jacob's Ladder Africa (JLA) in partnership with the African Union Commission, Kenya's Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, FSD Africa, GIZ Kenya, AGRA and the Center for Global Development, is focusing on how Africa can translate c …
… An evolving approach across Africa Institutions such as AGRA work with governments, research systems, and private actors to strengthen these foundations. …
… Borlaug Medallion was awarded to AGRA in recognition of its two decades of work supporting millions of smallholder farmers across Africa through improved agricultural systems, partnerships and farmer-centred programmes. …
… is also expected to attend.The summit will also feature a high-level segment on policy alignment and coordination for financing the Kampala CAADP Declaration, with contributions from the International Fund for Agricultural Development, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, AGRA …
… Other development partners in attendance included World Bank Group, IFAD, African Development Bank (AfDB), Gates Foundation, AGRA, the US Embassy, Embassy of the Netherlands, German Embassy, GiZ, American Chamber of Commerce, British Chamber of Commerce & Industry, KEPSA, KAM and …
Audio By VocalizeIn efforts to transform agricultural value chains and drive inclusive growth in Africa, Ecobank Group and AGRA have entered a strategic partnership to promote sustainable and climate resilient agriculture. …
… Currently, we are working to develop a chatbot AI that can operate offline,” Mwende affirms.The regional initiative was led by Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in collaboration with the IGAD Youth envoy, supported by AGRA, seeking to strengthen climate action an …
… food systems By Vincent Anguche April 28, 2026 03:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From Left: Kennedy Oketch, Agriculture Economy and Financial Advisor, GIZ Kenya, David Adama, Senior Policy Officer, AGRA …
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT launched a strategy for Africa 2026-2030 at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, with stakeholders calling for urgent, evidence-driven action to build resilient, productive and inclusive food systems amid challenges including climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss and population growth.
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT launched a strategy for Africa 2026-2030 at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, with stakeholders calling for urgent, evidence-driven action to build resilient, productive and inclusive food systems amid challenges including climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss and population growth.
Ministers from eight African countries have committed to scaling proven livestock innovations and strengthening value chains to reduce the continent's $70–$100 billion annual food import bill, despite Africa holding about a fifth of the world's cattle and producing only about five per cent of global milk.
African policymakers, investors, businesses and development partners gathered in Nairobi for the inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, organized by Jacob's Ladder Africa and partners including the African Union Commission and Kenya's Ministry of Environment, to develop practical solutions for creating green jobs as the continent transitions to a low-carbon economy.
Food security requires societies to organise around ensuring food remains reliably available, accessible, and affordable as a public good. India's transformation from a food-deficit nation to a major agricultural producer was achieved through alignment of policy, institutions, markets, and science around a clear national objective, a model Africa can adapt to its own context.
The World Food Prize Foundation has honoured three African individuals and institutions for contributions to agricultural innovation and food security at a conference in Nairobi. The Norman E. Borlaug Medallion was awarded to AGRA for two decades of work supporting smallholder farmers across Africa.
More than 1,000 policymakers, financiers and industry leaders are gathering in Nairobi from June 30 to July 2 at the FINAS 2026 Summit to address a $100 billion annual financing gap in Africa's agriculture sector, as Kenyans face soaring food prices and rising hunger linked to climate shocks.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a Ksh.1.47 trillion partnership with the World Bank to modernise agriculture through technology, digitisation, and agritech platforms, with the government committing Ksh.492.5 billion and seeking Ksh.984.9 billion in private investment.
Ecobank Group and AGRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture across Africa, focusing on improving access to finance for agribusinesses, farmer organizations, and value-chain actors, particularly women and youth-led enterprises. The partnership uses blended finance and risk-sharing facilities to de-risk agricultural lending for smallholder farmers and agribusiness SMEs.
Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs Fikirini Jacobs called on young people to embrace climate-change driven employment in the digital green economy, emphasising innovations in farming and self-sustaining financial systems. He was speaking at the launch of the IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate Resilient Afri-Food Systems, and noted that the Nyota Program seeks to provide capital to agri-based innovations benefiting youth in informal sectors.
More than 1,000 stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development agencies, and the private sector are expected in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, scheduled for June 30 to July 2, to focus on investment mobilisation, policy alignment, and solutions to bridge financing gaps in agriculture across the continent.