One of the resolutions from the recently concluded AGRF Summit 2023 in Dar es Salaam focused on gender equity and youth engagement. The forum placed youth and women at the centre of agricultural transformation, aiming to create resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems for Africa and the world.
As the forum proceeded, my thoughts turned to the youth, who had long viewed agriculture as a no-hope sector, especially given the expansive big dreams they had in mind. However, as the AGRF Forum concluded, I perceived a significant shift among the youth. Their previously negative perceptions about agriculture were beginning to change positively, mainly due to the opportunities identified by various stakeholders who directly or indirectly engage with the agriculture sector. There are burgeoning hopes and opportunities ripe for the taking among the youth.
