AGRA Marks 20 Years with Renewed Push to Scale Solutions for Africa’s Farmers

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 14, 2026 — Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has marked its 20th anniversary with a strong call to scale proven solutions that can boost farmer incomes, strengthen resilient food systems, and drive inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. The milestone was commemorated during a high-level convening in Addis…

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AGRA Urges COP30 to Deliver a Farmer-First Climate Breakthrough with Youth at the Core

Belém, Brazil, November 11, 2025 — As global leaders convene for the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has called for urgent, farmer-centered climate action that translates global pledges into tangible outcomes for Africa’s smallholders. AGRA President Alice Ruhweza emphasized that Africa’s farmers, soils, and…

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AGRA Champions Country-Led, Youth-Driven Solutions as UN Food Systems Summit Opens

The United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) opened today with a powerful call from AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) for global institutions and investors to prioritize homegrown, youth-driven strategies in transforming Africa’s agriculture and food systems. Speaking during the summit’s opening sessions, AGRA’s Board Chair and former Ethiopian Prime Minister, H.E. Hailemariam…

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AGRA Champions Country-Led, Youth-Driven Agriculture at UN Food Systems Summit

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia –The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has called on global institutions and investors to support country-led and youth-driven strategies to transform Africa’s food systems, as the United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) kicked off in Addis Ababa. AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, emphasized the importance of local…

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AGRA Urges Greater Investment in Smallholder Farmers Amid Shifting Global Development Landscape

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, calling for increased investment in smallholder farmers amid growing global instability and shifting development priorities. Speaking at a high-level reception for partners, donors, and government representatives, AGRA President Alice Ruhweza warned that recent changes in global development…

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AGRA and CGIAR Forge Landmark Partnership to Transform African Agriculture

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has concluded a high-impact week at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CGIAR. The agreement marks a major milestone in accelerating agricultural innovation and scaling science-based solutions for smallholder farmers across Africa. Unveiled during CGIAR Science…

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FINAS Secretariat Calls for Policy Recalibration and De-Risking to Strengthen Food Systems Financing

The Food Systems and Nutrition Financing Architecture (FINAS) Secretariat has emphasized the need for a strategic recalibration of food systems financing to address emerging global challenges such as climate shocks, pandemics, and shifting international policies. Speaking at the launch event, FINAS Secretariat representative Charity Mutegi highlighted the importance of fostering a policy environment that supports…

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