VOICES FROM AFS FORUM 2023.

Journey towards COP28: Adapting Africa’s Food Systems to Climate Change

In line with the outcomes of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2023), the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 played a crucial role in establishing the agenda and priorities for the continent toward COP28.

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LATEST FEATURE

Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Report

Recover, Regenerate, Act: Africa’s Solutions to Food Systems Transformation

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WHAT WE DO

Africa Food Systems Forum

Africa Food System Forum’s priorities areas are underpinned by three delivery pillars

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AFS Forum 2024 Annual Summit
Sep 2-6 Kigali, Rwanda

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Report

AFS Forum 2023: Annual Summit Report

Publication

AFS Forum: Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) is the world's premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical action and share lessons that will move African food systems forward.

Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Forum Report

Recover, Regenerate, Act: Africa’s Solutions to Food Systems Transformation

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ANNUAL SUMMIT BY THE NUMBERS

54,000+

Combined Number of Delegates

104

Countries

33+

Total Publications

WHAT WE DO

Africa Food System Forum’s priorities areas are underpinned by three delivery pillars:

The Annual Summit

The Africa Food Systems Forum annual summit convenes stakeholders in agriculture and food systems, driving collaboration and coordination.

Technical Assistance

Africa Food Systems Forum’s thematic platforms serve as comprehensive hubs for data and knowledge sharing and offer analytical and technical advisory support based on local, national and regional expertise and data systems and demand.

The Financing Platform

The financing platform is a collaborative space that serves as a hub for MSMEs, public authorities and investors to drive food system transformation.

OUR HISTORY

2006 - 2009
Title

Yara International organized the first African Green Revolution Conference in Oslo in 2006. From 2007 to 2009, it was held as an annual event focused on fostering public-private partnerships and mobilizing investments in African agriculture.

2010 - 2021
Title

Since 2010, the annual Africa Food Systems Forum Summit has been convened on different themes and in different African regions, gathering Heads of State, ministers, business leaders, development partners, farmers, youth, women and more to work together to identify measures for action and policies for advancing the continental agenda on food system development. Throughout this period, theAfrica Food Systems Forum was consolidated as a pivotal platform for propelling the growth of Africa’s agricultural sector. .

2022 - Date
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At the end of 2022, the AGRF was rebranded as the Africa Food System Forum in alignment with our partnership's vision for comprehensive food system transformation. The Forum's focus now extends beyond the annual summit to promote discussion and action on pivotal decisions on food systems and food security year round. Our goal is to foster continuous stakeholder engagement throughout the year in measures of action and policies that are crucial for achieving our continent’s food security objectives.

26 March, 2024 - 26 March, 2024

Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS) 2024 Launch

The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum launch event will be held on March 26, 2024 at the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda. Hosted by the Rt. Hon Dr Edouard Ngirente,…

2 September, 2024 - 6 September, 2024

Africa Food Systems Forum’s 2024 Summit

The AFS Forum 2024 will be held from September 2-6, 2024, in Kigali Rwanda.Hosted by the Government of Rwanda and the AFS Forum Partner’s group, the Africa Food Systems Forum…

Announcement

The Africa Food Systems Forum Strategic Plan 2023-2027

The Africa Food Systems Forum Strategic Plan 2023-2027 defines how the Africa Food System Forum Secretariat will engage with and work on the Food System Transformation agenda over the next five years in Africa. The overarching goal is to scale up the continent’s efforts to build healthier, more inclusive, sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems […]

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Featured, Press Release

Opinion paper: The ‘Loss and Damage Fund’ must work for the most vulnerable.

Co-authored by Dr. Agnes Kalibata (President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) & Amath Pathe SENE (Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum) As the world converges in Dubai for COP28 today, the urgent need to massively scale up action to address the “loss and damage” from climate change becomes increasingly clear […]

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Blog, Featured

Building Africa’s Agricultural Resilience in the Face of Climate Change

Amath Pathe Sene Africa’s food systems hold global significance, impacting both worldwide food security and climate resilience. However, ensuring food resilience in Africa presents undeniable challenges. The connection between climate resilience and food systems becomes evident as climate change poses threats to agri-food systems , resulting in crop failures, increased food prices, loss in job […]

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Reports

Africa Food Systems Forum Strategic Plan 2023-2027

The Africa Food Systems Forum Strategic Plan 2023-2027 defines how…

Summit Voices

Voices from AFS Forum 2023

Journey towards COP28: Adapting Africa’s Food to Climate Change