The newly appointed President for The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Alice Ruhweza, has called for teamwork among players in Agri-food systems to improve livelihoods in Africa.
Rhuweza said AGRA supported smallholder farmers, civil society, governments, private sector and development partners to bring about transformation that is meant to economically empower communities.
Speaking at Nairobi Serena Hotel, Rhuweza said Africa needed to rise and shape its destiny adding that collaboration was not just a principle but the engine driving meaningful change. "Africa holds the key not only to feeding itself but also to feeding the world by securing the future of global food security, climate resilience, and shared prosperity, " Rhuweza said. "By deepening intra-Africa trade, strengthening regional collaboration, investing in youths, and leveraging the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, we can transform Africa's agricultural and food systems success into a global force." Rhuweza said Africa's youths, with their robust ideas, energy, and ingenuity, were key in unlocking new solutions, new technologies a d new growth pathways.
She said changes in the geopolitical and economic environment had created an opportunity for Africa to adapt and become more efficient and and stronger in investing in food systems.
