Monday 10 June 2024
Panel
Seeds of Collaboration: Franco-African Partnerships in Agri-Food Systems
Session co-organized with the French-African Foundation.
Amidst the challenges of climate change and food insecurity, Franco-African collaborations emerge as beacons of hope. Initiatives in sustainable fertilizers, agricultural value addition or better smallholder farmers' market access enable to enhance productivity and boost incomes in Africa. France's proactive engagement through initiatives like FARM amplify these efforts. By 2050, Africa will need to feed 2 billion people, making these joint efforts even more critical. Together, these partnerships drive equitable transitions, fostering shared prosperity. This session will highlight some successful African initiatives and projects that have significant impact on food security and job creation in Africa and explore how to replicate and scale them to meet the growing food needs of the African continent. Panelists will dive into the role and actions of public and private sectors to meet this vital goal.
Jennifer Baarn
Director of Partnerships, AGRA
Speaker
Patrick Dupoux
Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Moderator
Christian Stammkoetter
President Asia, Africa and Middle-East, Danone
Speaker
Adeline Lescanne
Chief Executive Officer, Nutriset
Speaker
Houda Boukari
2023 French-African Foundation Young Leader, Africa Procurement Transformation Manager, Unilever
Speaker
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