Speaking at the launch of the 2017 Africa Green Revolution Forum, Africa’s agricultural leaders presented a clear vision and analysis
“A continent so well-endowed does not deserve to starve” – Professor Ruth Oniang’o, 2017 AFP winner
“We have what it takes to lead global food production” – Dr Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA
“The biggest win for AGRF so far has been the Ability to bring leadership on board thus allowing a strong force to lead the move towards food security” – Dr Agnes Kalibata- President AGRA
“The countries that have invested in agriculture are already experiencing economic growth of more than 6 per cent. These include Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana and Ethiopia” – AU Commissioner, Josefa Sacko
“The leap for the African Union is the creation of a tool that rallies various groups including heads of states to support agriculture. The tool provides a strong background against which the push for empowerment of women and youth is made” – AU Commissioner, Josefa Sacko
“There is notable effort to improve food production methods and real commitments have been made to address key issues in the sector to increase yields and production, with 95 per cent of resources dedicated to increasing food production. However, poor handling of produce including poor harvesting techniques is contributing to close to 30 per cent loss of food” – Mamadou Biteye, MD Rockefeller Foundation.
“A critical area to consider in the improvement of agriculture is to insist for support for women and youth especially those that are in areas under economic pressure” – Mr Gilbert Houngbo, President IFAD
“We recognise the paramount importance to us as a people and as a continent to turn agriculture around, to feed ourselves qualitatively and quantitatively. Unless we do that, our people will remain susceptible to hunger and malnutrition” – H.E. Ellen Johnson, President of Liberia
“Looking ahead- rapid growth expected in Africa presents both a challenge and an economic opportunity for Africa” – Mr Rodger Voorhies, Executive Director Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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