The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) is urging African leaders to introduce bold and immediate actions in their various regions to help transform Africa’s food systems across the region.
The CALA Leadership Forum is a program under AGRA that is helping equip about 40 delegates attending Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2024 with actionable strategies and expand their knowledge to lead food system innovations effectively in their various African countries.
In all, about 5000 delegates converged to discuss, define, and adopt ways of working towards sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems across Africa and the globe.
The Forum
The CALA Leadership forum, themed “From Local Fields to Global Impact: Leading Food System Innovation in a Digital and Climate Era,” provided delegates across governments, civil society, and private and public sectors with practical insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of food system innovation amid digital advancements and climate challenges.
Delegates leveraged connections with leading innovators and thought leaders to collaborate on cutting-edge technologies and developments in agriculture, and were introduced to the principles of Action Learning, enabling them to design impactful projects aimed at addressing real-world food system challenges.
Platforms
AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata “Young people need to push themselves harder to do more and be problem solvers
“That is what CALA is about, nurturing the next generation of problem solvers. Use us as your platforms to do more; we look forward to seeing your project and being part of your success.” She added.
Vice President, Centre for Technical Expertise, AGRA Jonathan Said, emphasized the need to address the leadership gap in the agricultural and food systems transformation across Africa. “Empowering key actors in the continent with practical insights and strategies to lead innovation and implement transformative food systems solutions is essential to achieving Africa’s food security agenda.
“This forum is inspiring you to initiate relevant and impactful projects that contribute to food systems transformation and promote agricultural excellence across the diverse landscapes of our continent” he noted.
About CALA
CALA is a flagship program under AGRA, convened a Leadership Forum to equip African Leaders with strategies to spearhead innovative food systems and foster collaborative efforts amidst climate change.
About AGRA
Established in 2006, AGRA is an African-led and Africa-based institution dedicated to placing smallholder farmers at the core of the continent’s burgeoning economy. AGRA’s mission is to transform agriculture from a mere struggle for survival into a thriving business. In collaboration with its partners, AGRA catalyzes and sustains an inclusive agricultural transformation aimed at increasing incomes and enhancing food security in 11 countries.
Story by: Nana Yaw Reuben
