In this session, we bring young women voices into the discussion, to learn from their experiences and identify ways to support them better as they strive to derive their livelihoods from agriculture. We further explore lessons learnt by experts who provide such support, who will offer recommendations on what can be scaled up based on country-level initiatives.
- Highlight why supporting and investing in young women is critical for solving hunger in Africa amidst major crises like climate change and COVID-19
- Showcase success stories involving young women (and men); lessons learnt and how these can be scaled up or inform broader ongoing initiatives
- Build linkages and partnerships to promote resilient, inclusive African agriculture and food systems
Welcome
Scene setting: Video- Rise up together: Women’s role in transforming Africa’s food systems
Introductory remarks: African women in agriculture
H.E Josefa Sacko – Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission (TBC)
Conversation 1: Case studies – stories of young women and a man engaging in agriculture
- Wangari Kuria – Founder, Farmer on Fire, Kenya
- Toyin Onigbanjo – CEO August Secrets, Nigeria
- Elia Wiston Kinshaga – Owner Kinshaga Food Products and Companies, Tanzania
- Gloria Mutuzo Rwiyereka – CO-founder of IWACU Modern Farm, Rwanda
Questions from the audience
Keynote: Gender equality in rural Africa: From commitments to outcomes
Jemimah Njuki (IFPRI)
Conversation 2: Pitches from experts on supporting young women in agriculture
- Enhancing resilience of young African women in agri-business, Yemi Adeyeye (YPARD)
- Youth and Gender Issues in Agriculture, Ms Aline Mugisho (Young Africa Works IITA project)
- Hidden but not missing: The case of young women in CSA, Victor Mugo (Climate-Smart Agriculture Youth Network)
Questions from audience/ comments
Synthesis – key messages
Nicoline de Haan – CGIAR GENDER Platform
Concluding remarks
Agnes Kalibata – President AGRA, Special Envoy for 2021 Food Systems Summit
Vote of thanks; end of session
Josefa Sacko
Wangari Kuria
Toyin Onigbanjo
Gloria Mutuzo Rwiyereka
Jemimah Njuki
Yemi Adeyeye
Victor Mugo
Nicoline de Haan
