Investing in Youth
AGRA, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, will host a session at ASFS 2025 spotlighting the transformative power of youth-led entrepreneurship in Africa’s Agrifood systems.
An interactive session exploring how entrepreneurship can unlock Africa’s agrifood potential.
Through powerful stories and a structured debate, this session will provoke bold thinking, inspire collaboration, and surface new pathways for youth-led, scalable agrifood solutions.
Why this matters
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Youth entrepreneurship is the engine for inclusive, resilient agrifood systems.
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Invest in young women entrepreneurs to unlock gender driven innovation and equitable economic growth.
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Agrifood is not just farming or production; it's agritech, digital solutions, logistics, and enabling environment for youth-led business models.
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Harness AfCFTA opportunities to scale youth businesses and regional trade, creating cross-border prosperity.
Africa Food Systems Forum 2025
Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 brings together key stakeholders, including young people, to share ideas, innovations, and strategies to move African agriculture forward.
