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Events
31 May 2010The 2010 Technology and Innovation Report by UNCTAD
23 April 2010
Global Trust Fund Launched to Support Small Farmers
20 April 2010
Kofi Annan- Video Address to GCARD 2010
Press Releases
20 July 2010Two Days of Dialogue between AGRA and Civil Society Lays Groundwork for Collaboration toward a Food-Secure Africa
NAIROBI (16 July 2010) – The first-of-its-kind forum between the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Africa concluded today in Nairobi. The two days of dialogue were convened by AGRA to consider how to reach a common agenda for achieving an African Green Revolution when the ultimate goal is the same for all parties—food security for a continent where too many people suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
20 July 2010AGRA and Lundin for Africa Partner with Injaro Investments to Invest in the West African Seed Industry [Français]
Nairobi (19 July 2010)— The West Africa Agricultural Investment Fund (“WAAIF”) and Injaro Investments Limited (“Injaro”) today announce the First Closing of the first ever West African fund focused on investing in indigenous seed production companies. The initial investors in the fund are The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Lundin For Africa Society, a Vancouver-based foundation. The launch of this fund will provide capital that is desperately needed by West Africa’s critical but nascent seed production industry.
24 June 2010Delivering Improved Seeds to Smallholder farmers in Mali Wins Mme Coulibaly Prestigious African Business Award in London [Français]
London (22nd June 2010) – Madame Coulibaly, a seed company owner who is supported by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to distribute improved seed varieties to farmers in Mali, was honored last night at the International African Business Magazine awards ceremony for using innovative business strategies that are helping eliminate poverty and hunger among smallholder farmers.
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Speeches
20 July 2010A Green Revolution for Africa: Fulfilling the Borlaug Dream
It is such an honor and a great privilege for me to address this distinguished forum today, for it is indeed a very special gathering in honour of a very special man. President Carter, I was moved by your tribute to Dr. Borlaug. Listening to you talk, I was overcome again with the sadness of losing a man outstanding is so many ways – a famous scientist, a visionary, a friend, mentor and, of course, the father of the Green Revolution.
21 June 2010H.E Kofi Annan| 18 June 2010 | Richard Ernst Lecture, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
“For never has science played a greater role in our everyday lives. In countless ways, developments based on scientific research have made our world healthier, more prosperous and opened up new opportunities.”
8 June 2010The Global Child Nutrition Forum: Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security
Remarks by Dr. Namanga Ngongi A new green revolution: challenges and opportunities in linking smallholder farmers
Announcements
7 January 2010Ghana-Denmark in accord to support Private Sector Development – AGRA a key implementing partner
In December, the governments of Denmark and Ghana announced unique initiative which aims to support the creation of good and sustainable private sector employment for millions of Ghanaians over the next four years.
7 December 2009New Publication: The African Seed Company Toolbox
The African Seed Company Toolbox is a collection of tools written for managers of seed companies in sub-Saharan Africa working with smallholder farmers. The tools cover a variety of topics in three general areas: production, marketing and distribution, and business management. Included as part of the Toolbox is a set of interactive exhibits which can be customized for individual company use. The Toolbox was constructed by Aline O’Connor Funk, based on input and questions from the managers of 20 African seed companies, and was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
11 July 2009G8 Calls for Decisive Action to End Hunger, Recognizes Role of CAADP and AGRA at L'Aquila Summit
World Leaders have called for decisive action to end hunger and acknowledged the positive contributions of AGRA to achieving this goal, in a joint statement on global food Security by world leaders gathered in the Italian town of L'Aquila for the G8 summit. The statement called for the urgent need for decisive action to free humankind from hunger and poverty.
Viewpoints
15 December 2009Smallholder farming in Africa: Climate Casualty or Pioneer?
16 September 2009
Grieving the Death and Celebrating the Life of Dr Norman Borlaug
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa grieves the passing of Dr Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution and an infinite source of inspiration in the cause of ending hunger and poverty. We celebrate his life, his dedicated work and passionate resolve. It was through Dr Borlaug’s efforts that farmers across much of Asia and Latin America were able to grow enough food to avert famine and save the lives of hundreds of millions of people.
AGRA Statement to G8: Shortest Path to Food Security is through Africa's Breadbaskets
AGRA's response to the communique from the G8 meeting in L'Aquila, Italy.