The forum, one of Africa's largest annual gatherings on agriculture and food security, runs from August 31 to September 5, 2025, at the CICAD and Diamniadio Expo Center in Dakar.
This year's summit is being held under the theme 'Africa's Youth Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation.' The theme highlights the central role of young people in shaping the future of Africa's food systems through entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
Over 5,000 delegates are expected to attend, including heads of state, ministers, business leaders, researchers, farmers, development partners, and young entrepreneurs. Discussions will focus on harnessing science, digital technologies, sound policies, and strategic investments to achieve sustainable and inclusive food systems.
Key issues on the agenda include youth-led agribusiness, the use of financial tools such as agricultural insurance to build resilience, the inclusion of marginalized groupsâ€"such as displaced youth and people with disabilitiesâ€"and the link between food systems, nutrition, and public health.
The Africa Food Systems Forum, formerly known as the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), has been held annually since 2010. Its rebranding in 2022 broadened its scope beyond the annual summit to promote year-round engagement on food security and agricultural transformation.
Last year's edition took place in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 2 to 6, 2024, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
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