Firstthousandyouthagroecologysummit

The First Thousand Youth Agroecology Summit, held from October 14 to 16, brought together young leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Africa to discuss the potential of agroecology in addressing critical challenges like food insecurity, unemployment, and climate change. The summit featured speeches from key figures, including Fitsum Assefa, Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, who emphasized the importance of unlocking sustainable economic opportunities for Africa’s youth and fostering entrepreneurship. Minister Assefa underscored the need for innovative thinking in agriculture, drawing from her personal experience of working with local communities to promote food security through sustainable farming. She highlighted the…