African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's Youth Community of Practice (Y-COP) Policy Dialogue On "Achieving Food Sovereignty Through Youth-Driven Smart Agriculture"

2 September 2024
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What: Policy Dialogue African Development Bank Group Youth Community of Practice Platform (Y-COP) on "Achieving Food Sovereignty Through Youth-Driven Smart Agriculture"

Who: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Where: Virtual

When: Western Hemisphere: Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 13:00 - 16:00 GMT

Eastern Hemisphere: Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 09:00 - 12:00 GMT

*This is a single event offered at two different times to accommodate participants across global time zones. Please choose the session that best fits your location.

The policy dialogue of the Youth Community of Practice (Y-CoP) will bring together youth organizations, experts and entrepreneurs specializing in innovative agriculture to explore effective strategies for engaging African youth in smart agriculture.

The solution-focused dialogue will prioritize exploring effective strategies to attract young Africans into agriculture, and to inspire them to view agriculture not only as a development activity or means of sustenance, but also as a viable and rewarding business and profession.

Key Topics:

  • Transforming Africa into a self-feeding continent
  • Attracting youth to agriculture through smart and climate-smart practices
  • Leveraging digital and ICT solutions to enhance agriculture productivity and efficiency
  • Access to resources, climate finance and sustainable financing options
  • Creating policies and enabling environments for sustainable agricultural development
  • Building resilient and efficient food systems
  • Promoting inclusive green growth and sustainable development

Speakers

  • A high-powered youth Panel - stay tuned!

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