At #AFSF2026 in Kigali, the GEF-supported Food Systems Integrated Program #FSIP, led by @fao.org and @ifad.org, explored how finance & partnerships can advance food systems transformation across Africa: fao.org/in-action/fo... #FoodSystems #AFSF

🌊 At #AFSF2026 in Kigali, WorldFish brought together voices from research, farming and regional institutions to explore how fisheries and aquaculture can contribute to better nutrition, stronger livelihoods and climate resilience.

🔗 Read the blog:
https://on.cgiar.org/3UVnI5Q

🤝 At #AFSF2026, the Hub met with Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems.

🌍 Discussions covered governance & science, alignment with the #CAADP Kampala agenda, and continued support to countries advancing national #FoodSystems pathways.

🔥 At #AFSF2026, young leaders, agripreneurs & policymakers discussed creating more space for youth leadership in Africa’s #FoodSystems.

🌱 The Hub’s Nicole de Paula highlighted how #YLPfoodsystems helps young leaders build skills & pathways to influence decisions.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4xhcoOO

🌱 66.6% of Africa’s population could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, while 70–75% of food costs are generated after the farm gate. - SOFI

At #AFSF2026, Khaled Eltaweel highlighted the role of processors, transporters & SMEs in reducing costs, creating jobs & expanding markets through #AfCFTA.

🌱 A first look at the new UN #FoodSystems Youth Leadership Programme Toolkit!

At #AFSF2026, the #FoodSystems Hub introduced the free, self-paced platform, with 8 chapters & 83 lessons for young food systems leaders

📅 Toolkit launch: 30 Sept | 14:00 CEST
👉 bit.ly/4y0Tlcw
🤝 Germany & Foresight4Food

🌍 At #AFSF2026, the Hub’s Youth Leadership Programme & African Food Fellowship brought youth, researchers, National Convenors & policymakers together through the Science–Policy–Society Interface.

🌱 Supporting youth to shape national #FoodSystems priorities & follow-up.

🤝 Supported by Germany.

🌍 At #AFSF2026, Khaled Eltaweel highlighted how South-South & Triangular Cooperation can help countries adapt tested solutions & connect them with investment.

💬 “Emphasis should be on adaptation rather than simply transferring models.”

🤝 Hub regional exchanges support this learning: bit.ly/3SnQtqY

💧 At #AFSF2026, Brazil & the Hub highlighted low-cost water solutions, including Brazil’s Cisterns Program, to strengthen food security & climate resilience.

🌱 The Hub's Khaled Eltaweel linked scaling these solutions to policy coherence through the Convergence Initiative.

🔗More: bit.ly/4h8r3XG

We brought together stakeholders at #AFSF2026 in Kigali for a strategic breakfast on soil health, data, decision-making, interoperability, and AI. 🌱

Here are some key insights and takeaways from the conversation: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#AgData #AIForAgriculture

🌱 At #AFSF2026, the Hub’s Thembani Malapela highlighted how policy coherence & financing can connect #FoodSystems priorities with investment.

The masterclass explored tools for financing National Agrifood Systems Investment Plans and alignment with #CAADP Kampala.

💧 Water holds Africa’s food systems together. At #AFSF2026, IWMI highlighted how smarter irrigation investment, innovation, climate intelligence, and partnerships can turn water into food security, jobs, and resilience.

#IWMIatAFSF2026

🌍 At #AFSF2026, Dr Yvonne Pinto, Director General of IRRI, highlights the importance of investing in the last mile, connecting improved fish genetics, production technologies, training and technical support to farmers who need them.

🌍 Climate change has cut Africa’s agricultural productivity growth by 34% since 1961.

At #AFSF2026, Khaled Eltaweel highlighted the need to better connect #FoodSystems, climate action & finance.

🌱 The Hub’s Convergence Initiative is supporting 8 African countries to do this: bit.ly/4h8r3XG

🤝 At #AFSF2026, the Hub brought together National Food Systems Convenors & CAADP Focal Persons to discuss country priorities and stronger coordination with the #CAADP Kampala process.

🌍 Their perspectives inform the Hub’s #AFSF2026 key messages for Africa’s #FoodSystems.

📖 bit.ly/465QOlf

🌍 At #AFSF2026, a #FoodSystems Hub & AUDA-NEPAD session highlighted how stronger policy coherence can connect national priorities with #CAADP Kampala & #Agenda2063, strengthen coordination and support investment in #FoodSystems.

📖 Key messages: bit.ly/465QOlf