Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF)

What is the The Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF)?

The Africa Food Systems Forum will host its 13th annual summit in a hybrid event from  Sep 5th -8th 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hosted under the leadership of H.E Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania; this year’s summit is anchored around building Africa’s Food Systems and Food Sovereignty with the youth and women at the center.

The summit will call for re-energised commitment and a renewed sense of energy in the food systems conversation with a focus on regenerating interest in Agriculture as a means of wealth creation for the continent.

All times EAT

Supporting African governments to advance food systems transformation
4 September 2023, 14:00 – 15:30; Location - Experiential Marquee
Explore Africa's progress in food systems transformation as experts discuss policy integration, action prioritisation, and inclusive engagement. Discover how women, youth, and the private sector contribute to decision-making and investment across Africa. Development partners' insights will also spotlight ways to enhance collective actions for a robust food systems agenda in the continent.

Free to attend, please arrive early to ensure access. ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR

Moderated by Dr Ousmane Badiane

An expert panel session including: 

Lawrence Haddad
Nadine Gbossa
Prisca Rwezahura
Honest Kessy (National Convenor – Tanzania)
Boaz Blackie Keizire 
Kelley Cormier 
Hadija Jabiri 

N3F Networking event
5 September 2023, 18:30 – 20:00; Location - Serena Hotel
Explore Africa's progress in food systems transformation as experts discuss policy integration, action prioritisation, and inclusive engagement. Discover how women, youth, and the private sector contribute to decision-making and investment across Africa. Development partners' insights will also spotlight ways to enhance collective actions for a robust food systems agenda in the continent.

Please contact: N3F@gainhealth.org to attend

GAIN Speakers at other events in the AGRF: 

Policy: The Power of Data, Information & Research for Sustainable Food Systems
5 September 2023, 11:30-13:30 

Mduduzi Mbuya, Director - Knowledge Leadership is speaking

Innovation and Research Launch Pad
5 September 2023, 17:00-18:30 

Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director is speaking

Innovation and Research Launch Pad
6 September 2023, 09:00-11:00 

Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director is speaking

Deal Room: Fuelling Healthy Diets in Africa

Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director is speaking