Food Systems | #AFSH24

News Alert! 🌱 AGRA is deepening its commitment to Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) to build resilient food systems in Africa. We are advancing diverse, nutritious crops and healthy soils for a sustainable future.

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#Rwanda has agreed to partner with Kenya alongside Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo to extend the railway network. This was announced following the signing of a joint communique on Friday, May 3.

Here’s what to know.

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IFPRI hosted a high-level roundtable with @AGRA, BCIU, and CorpCnclAfrica on April 9 to foster a cohesive and action-oriented dialogue that enhances the agri-food systems in Africa.

Speakers included Agnes M. Kalibata, Dina Esposito, Wamkele Mene, Florie Liser, & JoeGlauber--IFPRI | @jwglauber.bsky.social.

I met with Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems., and their delegation today. Our discussion on accelerating food systems transformation in Africa is just the beginning. Looking forward to deepening Millennium Challenge's collaboration with #AGRA to enhance agricultural development.

Today, PM Dr. Ngirente received Mr. Cheikh Oumar Seydi, the outgoing Africa Director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, together with Dr. Paulin Basinga, the incoming Director.

Reflecting on a decade of remarkable achievements, we're thrilled to showcase some of the breathtaking stages we've brought to life over the past few years. Celebrating a decade of excellence & innovation! #EventExcellence #10YearsStrong #RwOT

Today, HE President Paul Kagame received the chair of the AGRA and the AFS Forum partners &his team. The Chair thanked HE for the incredible support GOR has given as the home of the Forum for the past four years. AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. & AFS Forum we look forward to the biggest year yet.

Hon. Paula Ingabire attended the Food Systems Summit’s launch and contributed to the Investment Roundtable : What Matters Most for Africa’s Food System Transformation? 🌱🌐

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Excited to join ⁦today’s #AFSForum2024 launch in Kigali! All partners working to improve ⁦ #FoodSystems &⁩ #climateaction in Africa, make sure to join & #VisitRwanda Sept 3-6!
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Introducing the 2024 Leading African Women in Food Fellowship Cohort! 🌟

From breaking barriers to shaping the future, these remarkable women are making waves in the food and agriculture sector.

Join us in celebrating these 31 fellows
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Dr. Sultan Al Jaber today met with Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The pair discussed The COP Presidencies Troika partnership of COP28, COP29 and COP30, building ambition for the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions, and

I am truly honored to have been given this wonderful opportunity to serve! I am standing on the shoulders of giants - Bono, & his co-founders, the distinguished & committed Board & the amazing team, who have worked tirelessly over the past 20 years to build the ONE!

COP28 has today launched the COP Presidencies Troika, a partnership with Azerbaijan and Brazil to improve cooperation and continuity between current and future COP Presidencies, leading to increased climate action in support of ‘Mission 1.5°C’.

Troika will provide a platform for

@IRRI is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Yvonne Pinto as the institute's new Director General, effective 22 Apr 2024. Dr. Pinto makes IRRI history as its first female Director General.

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A great interview with Dani Rodrik on new industrial policy⬇️ Lots of relevant reflections for those in development policy today, particularly on a concept of “embedded” policy making w/ private sector & other local stakeholders
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BREAKING: Bboxx is moving its global HQ from London 🇬🇧 to Kigali 🇷🇼 after raising $100M to serve 36 million people by 2028.

Who else is planning to relocate to Kigali? Massive incentives await.

#africa #entrepreneurship

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Looking forward to working with & supporting you Dr. Amna Al Dahak | د. آمنة الضحاك as you lead ‎وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة in next steps with @foodsystems & climate action in 🇦🇪 & globally, particularly through the Food Action Alliance & our partners
AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. IICA Grow Asia World Economic Forum @gain CGIAR COP28 UAE

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