Our Journey

Since 2010, the Africa Food Systems Forum has been an annual gathering held in different regions of Africa, with evolving themes. Heads of State, Ministers, business leaders, development partners, thought leaders, farmers, youth, and other stakeholders come together to focus on actionable measures and policies to drive the continental agenda forward. Over time, the Africa Food Systems Forum has expanded its scope to include a greater emphasis on food systems and integrated approaches, government engagement, reporting and accountability, and mobilizing the private sector.

2022 - onwards

2010 - 2022

2006 - 2009

Since 2022, AGRF has been rebranded to Africa's Food Systems Forum to reflect the partnership's ambition for food system transformation.
Under Kofi Annan's influential leadership, the AGRF relocated to Africa under AGRA, signifying a commitment to engage African stakeholders in driving agricultural transformation. Since 2010, the annual AGRF Summit has been convened in different African regions, gathering Heads of State, Ministers, business leaders, development partners, farmers, youth, and more. With evolving themes, they collaborate to identify actionable measures and policies for advancing the continental agenda. The AGRF remains a pivotal platform for propelling Africa's agricultural sector.
Yara International establishes the African Green Revolution Conference in Oslo as an annual event focused on fostering public-private partnerships and mobilizing investments into African agriculture.

OUR EVOLUTION

2022 - Now
Title

AGRF has been rebranded to Africa Food System Forum to reflect the partnership’s ambition for food system transformation.

2010 - 2021
Title

Under Kofi Annan's influential leadership, the AGRF relocated to Africa under AGRA, signifying a commitment to engage African stakeholders in driving agricultural transformation. Since 2010, the annual AGRF Summit has been convened in different African regions, gathering Heads of State, Ministers, business leaders, development partners, farmers, youth, and more. With evolving themes, they collaborate to identify actionable measures and policies for advancing the continental agenda. The AGRF remains a pivotal platform for propelling Africa's agricultural sector.

2006 - 2009
Title

Yara International establishes the African Green Revolution Conference in Oslo as an annual event focused on fostering public-private partnerships and mobilizing investments into African agriculture.

Summit Timeline

2023

Tanzania

Theme: Pathways to recovery and resilient food systems

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2022

Rwanda

Theme: Grow. Nourish. Reward – Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems

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2021

Kenya

Theme: Pathways to recovery and resilient food systems

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2020

Rwanda

Theme: Feed the cities, Grow the continent: Leveraging Urban Food Markets to achieve sustainable food systems in Africa

2019

Ghana

Theme: Grow Digital - Leveraging digital transformation to drive sustainable food systems in Africa

2018

Rwanda

Theme: Lead, Measure, Grow: Enabling New Pathways to turn Smallholders into Sustainable Agribusinesses

2017

Ivory Coast

Theme: Accelerating Africa's Path to Prosperity Growing Inclusive Economies & Jobs through Agriculture

2016

Kenya

Theme: Sieze The Moment - Securing Africa's Rise Through Agricultural Transformation

2015

Zambia

Theme: Walking the Talk on Youth & Women - Bridging Inclusive Agricultural Markets to Life

2014

Ethiopia

Theme: Beyond the Tipping Point - A New Vision & Strategies for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation

2013

Mozambique

Theme: Scaling Up & Financing Inclusive Agribusiness Through Transformative Public-Private Partnerships

2012

Tanzania

Theme: Scaling Investment & Innovation for Sustainable Agricultural Growth & Food Security

2010

Ghana

Theme: Investing in African Agriculture