Season 4, Episode 3. Sara Mbago-Bhunu from IFAD, Dr Edward Isingoma Matsiko from Pearl Capital Partners and Reem Nafea from BioMasr Limited
The Africa Food Systems Forum Podcast
Release Date: 10/22/2024
Season 5, Episode 5: Spain’s Ambassador-at-Large Gabriel Ferrero on Global Food Security
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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.
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Season 5 Episode 4: Farmer-led food systems transformation with Heifer International CEO Surita Sandosham
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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.
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Season 5, Episode 3. Siki Kigongo and Dr. Donald Kelechi Madukwe on the Vital Role of Soil Health
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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 highlights OCP Africa’s work in soil testing, nutrient mapping, and tailored fertilizer blends, along with innovations such as digital soil kits and AI-powered advisory tools that are already...
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Season 5, Episode 2. Edson Mpyisi at the African Development Bank Group on Encouraging Youth Entrepreneurship
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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.
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Season 5, Episode 1. Industry Leaders Discuss Food Systems & More
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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, Ministre Commissaire à la Sécurité Alimentaire du Mali, lors du Sommet AFS au Sénégal. Découvrez une discussion passionnante sur l’avenir des systèmes...
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Season 4, Episode 6. Sharon Akanyana, Founder of Ishyo Foods with Sangwa Sifa and Cynta Bonuke
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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 Cynta Bonuke leads a deep dive into learning, growing, and sparking change from the ground up.
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Season 4, Episode 5. Strategies for Fostering Enabling Policy Environments for Food Systems Transformation.
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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 African Development Bank. She shares key insights into how financing models, policy advocacy, and trade guarantees are reshaping the agricultural landscape for Africa’s smallholder farmers....
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Season 4, Episode 4. Jean Muthamia-Mwenda from SNV and Reem Metwally Nafea, Co-Founder of Biomasr Ltd.
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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 transformation. From tackling the unique challenges of climate change to opening up markets and access to sustainable, climate-friendly practices, Jean highlights how SNV’s initiatives are breaking...
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Season 4, Episode 3. Sara Mbago-Bhunu from IFAD, Dr Edward Isingoma Matsiko from Pearl Capital Partners and Reem Nafea from BioMasr Limited
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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 practical steps that each of us can take to contribute to a more food-secure future. If you enjoyed this episode and want to stay engaged, please leave us your comments on LinkedIn,...
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Season 4, Episode 2. The Rockefeller Foundation's Kagwiria Koome with Joy Nkatha, Shalem Industries
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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 food system, there are key a key influencer. At Rockefeller Foundation, we are working to support SMEs with capital to enable them increase the availability and affordability of nutritious...
info_outlineThey 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 practical steps that each of us can take to contribute to a more food-secure future.
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