The Africa Food Systems Forum Podcast
The Africa Food Systems Forum Podcast (formerly AGRF) is the premier forum for African agriculture and food systems. It features discussions and insights on food systems following the AFS Summit held in Kigali in September 2024. The podcast aims to mobilize political will and advance policies, programs, and investments for sustainable food systems transformation in Africa.
Episodes
Season 5, Episode 5: Spain's Ambassador-at-Large Gabriel Ferrero on Global Food Security
Africa's food systems are central to global food security, as discussed with Spain's Ambassador-at-Large Gabriel Ferrero. The episode explores key drivers of insecurity, donor priorities, and the importance of youth-led, climate-smart, inclusive transformation. Strong partnerships, innovation, and African ownership emerge as essential to building resilient, future-ready food systems.
Season 5 Episode 4: Farmer-led food systems transformation with Heifer International CEO Surita Sandosham
This episode explores farmer-led food systems transformation with Heifer International CEO Surita Sandosham. We unpack bottom-up innovation, market-driven ecosystems, and gender-responsive approaches that empower women and youth. From AYuTe's tech innovators to global farmer-centered models, we show why true agricultural resilience begins with farmers designing their own future.
Season 5, Episode 3. Siki Kigongo and Dr. Donald Kelechi Madukwe on the Vital Role of Soil Health
Siki Kigongo speaks with Dr. Donald Kelechi Madukwe, Head of Agronomy at OCP Africa, about the vital role of soil health in transforming Africa's food systems ahead of the 2025 Summit in Senegal. They discuss the continent's soil challenges—acidity, nutrient loss, and low productivity—and why customised, data-driven solutions are needed instead of one-size-fits-all approaches. Dr. Madukwe highligh
Season 5, Episode 2. Edson Mpyisi at the African Development Bank Group on Encouraging Youth Entrepreneurship
Edson Mpyisi, Chief Financial Economist and Coordinator of the Enable Youth Program at the African Development Bank Group talks with Harriette Foulkes-Arnold of the Africa Food Systems Forum about Africa's youth and how critical it is to encourage entrepreneurship among the youth.
Season 5, Episode 1. Industry Leaders Discuss Food Systems & More
French : Jessie Lafourcade-Morena, Responsable Communication Régionale, était aux côtés du Dr. Pathé Sène, Directeur Général du Forum Africain sur les Systèmes Alimentaires, de l'Hon. Dr. Mabouba Diagne, Ministre de l'Agriculture, de la Souveraineté alimentaire et de l'Élevage du Sénégal, de l'Hon. Youba Ba, Ministre de l'Élevage et de la Pêche du Mali, ainsi que de l'Hon. Redouwane Ag Mohamed Ali
Season 4, Episode 6. Sharon Akanyana, Founder of Ishyo Foods with Sangwa Sifa and Cynta Bonuke
Let's explore the untapped potential in agriculture by hearing directly from young voices who are making a difference. Our guests, Sharon Akanyana, founder of Ishyo Foods, and Sangwa Sifa, a passionate young farmer, will share insights, challenges, and valuable tips to empower youth and women in Rwanda and throughout Africa eager to drive change in agriculture. Join this empowering conversation as
Season 4, Episode 5. Strategies for Fostering Enabling Policy Environments for Food Systems Transformation.
This episode focuses on one of the most pressing topics from this year's Africa Food Systems Forum: strategies for fostering enabling policy environments for food systems transformation. Our conversation today features Dexter Tangocci, Director & Co-founder of Integrated Aerial Systems. He is joined by Mrs Marie Claire Kalihangabo, coordinator of the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism at the Af
Season 4, Episode 4. Jean Muthamia-Mwenda from SNV and Reem Metwally Nafea, Co-Founder of Biomasr Ltd.
What is the role of youth and women in accelerating food systems transformation? In this episode, Reem Metwally Nafea, co-founder of Biomasr Ltd, hosts a discussion with Jean Muthamia-Mwenda, Global Lead for Youth Employment at SNV. Together, they explore the roles of youth and women in Africa's food systems. Jean shares valuable insights on empowering Africa's youth and women to drive this transf
Season 4, Episode 3. Sara Mbago-Bhunu from IFAD, Dr Edward Isingoma Matsiko from Pearl Capital Partners and Reem Nafea from BioMasr Limited
Sara Mbago-Bhunu, Director of IFAD's East and Southern Africa Division, Dr Edward Isingoma Matsiko, Managing Partner at Pearl Capital Partners, and Reem Nafea, the winner of AgriHack Prize 2023 and co-founder of BioMasr Limited. They discuss how private sector investment is a critical driver of transformation in Africa's food systems and the impact finance plays in scaling SMEs. Plus, they provide
Season 4, Episode 2. The Rockefeller Foundation's Kagwiria Koome with Joy Nkatha, Shalem Industries
The Rockefeller Foundation food team is focused on increasing access to good food. We describe good food as that, which is nutritious, grown regeneratively and farmers and all other actors are compensated fairly. In Africa, over 80 percent of services in agriculture are provided by small and medium-sized businesses, from growing the food distribution and Retail. Therefore, if we want to change the
Season 4, Episode 1. Pathé Sene, MD of the AFSF is interviewed by 2023 AgriHack Prize Winner, Reem Metwally Nafea
For our first episode of this series Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the AFSF is interviewed by the 2023 AgriHack Prize Winner, Reem Metwally Nafea, Business Development, External Training, and Partnerships Manager at BioMasr Limited, where she also serves as a Co-Founder. They discuss key highlights from the 2024 AFS Summit as well as the wider topic of the need for multi-stakeholder collaborat
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