AGRIBIZ YOUTH & WOMEN DIALOGUE

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Venue: British Council, Accra | Date: 13th March 2025 |Time: 9:30 am -12 noon

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Background

The AgriBiz Youth & Women Dialogue (AYWD), an initiative of Africa Skills Hub Foundation (ASH) in partnership with National Youth Authority, is a platform for young people and women in agriculture and agribusiness to share experiences, tackle challenges, and explore opportunities. This dialogue seeks to amplify their voices, promote collaboration, and advocate for policies that enhance their participation in the sector.

Theme

Sustaining & Scaling Youth and Women-led Agribusiness for Economic Growth.

Objectives

  • Identify key challenges young people and women face in agribusiness, and propose actionable solutions.
  • Explore emerging agribusiness opportunities, including innovative financing and technology.
  • Advocate for policies that enhance inclusivity (youth and women) in agribusiness.
  • Facilitate networking to foster partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders.
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AgriBiz Youth & Women Dialogue

Background

The AgriBiz Youth & Women Dialogue (AYWD), an initiative of Africa Skills Hub Foundation (ASH) in partnership with National Youth Authority, is a platform for young people and women in agriculture and agribusiness to share experiences, tackle challenges, and explore opportunities. This dialogue seeks to amplify their voices, promote collaboration, and advocate for policies that enhance their participation in the sector.

Theme

Sustaining & Scaling Youth and Women-led Agribusiness for Economic Growth.

Objectives

  • Identify key challenges young people and women face in agribusiness, and propose actionable solutions.
  • Explore emerging agribusiness opportunities, including innovative financing and technology.
  • Advocate for policies that enhance inclusivity (youth and women) in agribusiness.
  • Facilitate networking to foster partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders.

Focus Areas

  • Agribusiness Opportunities: Exploring value addition, agritech, food security, and sustainable practices.
  • Capacity Building: Through expert-led discussion sessions on various aspects of agriculture and agribusiness, including farming techniques, marketing, and business management.
  • Technology & Innovation: Leveraging digital tools for growth.
  • Access to resources: Addressing land, finance, and market access barriers.
  • Policy Advocacy: Promoting policies that support women and youth in agribusiness through solution-driven dialogue.

Participants

  • Youth & Women in Agriculture: Agribusiness owners, farmers, and agritech innovators.
  • Stakeholders: NGOs, government officials, financial institutions, development partners, and industry leaders.

Expected Outcomes

Collaboration: Strengthening networks for shared opportunities.

Innovation: Generating sustainable agribusiness solutions.


Resource Access: Enhancing access to training, funding, and markets.

Policy Advocacy: Driving policy changes for youth and women in agribusiness.

By fostering meaningful discussions and knowledge-sharing, AYWD will equip participants with the tools and networks needed to thrive in the growing agribusiness landscape.

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