Unpacking The Future of Food and Agriculture in AfricaFood for Thought: Unpacking The Future of Food and Agriculture in Africa
Food for Thought Series
DESCRIPTION The nature of African farming and food production has witnessed seismic shifts in the last several years. This panel unpacks the growth drivers of the industry’s maturation, zooming in on the enormous commercial opportunities Agribusiness has to offer private investors in Africa, which is home to 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land. This panel discussion also adopts a granular view of the challenges associated with establishing an effective and efficient food production industry on the continent, including the changing demography of African farmers, weak supply chains, and climate change. Published 28 July 2022 The nature of African farming and food production has witnessed seismic shifts in the last several years. This panel unpacks the growth drivers of the industry’s maturation, zooming in on the enormous commercial opportunities Agribusiness has to offer private investors in Africa, which is home to 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land. This podcast discussion also adopts a granular view of the challenges associated with establishing an effective and efficient food production industry on the continent, including the changing demography of African farmers, weak supply chains, and climate change. Speakers: Nadia Coulibaly Kouassi, Head of Research • AVCA Vanessa Adams, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Chief of Party • AGRA Stuart Bradley, Managing Partner • Phatisa Euler Bropleh, Founder and Managing Director • VestedWorld