Agriculture is often called Africa's future. It's the continent's biggest employer and the economic growth it generates is more effective in reducing poverty than other sectors. Investment in agriculture is also investment in technology, sustainability and human capacity. As regions across Africa struggle with food shortages and the rising cost of imports, many governments are looking at the farming and processing industries to guarantee food security and diversify their economies. Could agriculture hold the key to Africa's quest for continued growth and sustainability?

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Event Speakers

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Zeinab Badawi

Presenter

BBC World News

Amrote Abdella

Regional Director

Microsoft 4Afrika

Venkataramani Srivathsan

Managing Director & CEO, Africa & MENA

Olam

Hon. Beauty M. Manake

Assistant Minister

Ministry of Agricultural Development & Food Security, Botswana

Damian Ihedioha

Division Manager, Agribusiness Development Division

African Development Bank

Dr Kulani Machaba

Regulatory Affairs Leader, Africa & Middle East

Corteva Agriscience