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Agnes M. Kalibata

2 months

I’m excited to share my new @TEDTalks about empowering African smallholder farmers. Please watch and let me know what you think.

How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet

Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the basic resources needed to thrive, says agricultural scientist and policymaker Agnes Kalibata. She...

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2 years

A daily 6am walk in Nyandungu Park in Kgl city was a my great end to 2022. The fresh air, the morning sun as it sifts through the trees, the unspoilt bird songs are all a must experience @visitrwanda_now . Finish it off with a cup of Rwanda's finest coffee @bourbon_coffee_ Nyandgu

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Very proud to see Geraldine, the recent out going Minister of Rwanda appointed Vice President @IFAD . Congratulations @g_mukeshimana you have made us proud. We look forward to working with you in your new capacity. You can count on me personally and on us @AGRA_Africa

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5 years

This young lady told me I inspired her to pursue Agricultural Sciences -now a student @mcgillu . She has inspired me to find many more like her. We definately need more women scientists.

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2 years

This year, Rwanda will host the first in-person @TheAGRF after two years of online meeting due to #COVID19 . We are grateful to the leadership of Rwanda @PaulKagame for walking this journey to ensure a food secure Rwanda & to spearhead @FoodSystems transftn as Chair @NEPAD_Agency

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HE President Kagame in a relaxed moment at #AGRF2022 is joined by other HoS to plant Rwandan beans on a world map effectively launching the bean challenge. We challenge ALL globally, to eat beans! Rwanda per capita use -is beans x3 per day! it is good for pple and for environment

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3 years

Thank you @AminaJMohammed for the huge support you gave to the team and I as we took on 20 months of delivering @FoodSystems Summit- a Summit like no other before in depth of engagement and level of interest generated. It was a pleasure doing this with you and your team.

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Thank you, your Excellency @PaulKagame for your leadership today @FoodSystems -clearly laying out Africa's top priorities: reducing import dependency, reducing hunger and malnutrion now made worse by COVID 19, and creating job opportunities for young people- #UNFSS2021

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2 years

Irebere ubwiza bw'Urwanda @visitrwanda_now . Happy New Year to all of us. 2023 must be the turn/bend we have been looking for.

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2 years

This #WorldFoodDay , join me, and @AGRAAlliance in committing to ending hunger, strengthening our environment, fighting climate change, & bringing nutritious diets to every family. There is so much at stake, we must do this together- it is the only sure way to succeed!

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2 years

It rained tonight in Nairobi! Kids woke up to see the rain through the windows. That is how bad things are! I don't remember ever checking out rain -it was a give that it would always come. But after such a hot and dry season- nobody was sure anymore. Farmers have lost the most.

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5 years

I am humbled by the appointment by the SG of the UN. I believe that it is within our means to create a better world for all of us. With the support of the SG, the DSG for SDGs, Rome Agencies, my own Country, our Partners; the Summit will be a gamechanger.

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1 year

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 is just around the corner, we are excited to share with you the draft summit program click on to get access. We look forward to seeing you in n Dar es salaam 5-8th Sept.

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My 11 year old daughter did research on climate change for her class TED project. What she found, shocked her. Read her thoughts -she wants you, in her own wards,- "to spread the word!" @COP28_UAE Climate change: We cut 15,000,000,000 trees every year!

Climate change: We cut 15,000,000,000 trees every year!

By Kelia Kalibata Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp NAIROBI, Kenya, December 11 – Climate change is a big thing in our world. I know this because I am the daughter of a climate change...

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2 years

One of the things holding back youth participation @FoodSystems is lack of land. See how the government of Tanzania is solving that problem. Youth participation in food systems transformation is killing many birds with one stone- jobs, food security, environmental sustainability

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3 years

When SG @antonioguterres asked me to lead 2021 @FoodSystems in 2019- sounded like light years away but also like a stretch to think that we can mobilize the world around food with so many divergent views. Well, this week @UNGA we delivered Thanks to You! Thx for being part of it

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4 years

How many times do we stop to think how much our lives depend on these beautiful yet fragile creatures? Biodiversity loss is one of the many challenges of our @FoodSystems #foodsystems

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3 years

Good Food is the amazing colour of natural food @FoodSystems

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9 months

One of my holiday highlights was morning walks on this incredible track. I struck conversations with older people, passed families on leasury walks, people walking off kgs/working out to stay fit! @visitrwanda_now the truck is a must-easy on body @minisanterwanda must be happy

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3 years

Green spaces are critical for quality of air and therefore quality of life in cities. Did you know that 48 percent of Singapore is under vegetation despite this being one of the smallest island state!. Sunrise on the Eastern side of Kigali

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2 years

Tanzania ready to export locally processed and locally packaged cashew to international markets. Here Minister @HusseinBashe is demonstrating transparency of pricing using a QR code that will allow consumers better predictability and farmers better pay. @AGRAAlliance

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4 years

#COVID19 and how it is reshaping our world and what we must keep our eyes on- the Business Daily, Kenya @AGRAAlliance @FoodSystems

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2 years

Friday 25th, I received an award from His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco on behalf of His Fndtion- Planetary Health & Envirnt for AGRA's work scaling Innovations to millions of farmers. Dedicated it @AGRAAlliance teams &Private Fndtions &Countries supporting the work

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3 years

2022 is here, there is so much that is at stake for these smallholder farmers especially women, that were hit badly in 2021 &for who a good season is a meal, nutrition, fees for the kids, literally a good crop is a everything- we must do all we can to support them. See you there!

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As the curtains are drawn on 2022 this picture is as symbolic as it is real! What does this picture bring to your mind? For me, it represents leaving the troubles of 2022 behind us & finding ways to create a more harmonious world- with equal opportunities - despite the challenges

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4 years

My best day at the AGRF 2020 was being able to talk to the Farmers' Forum including Rwanda farmers who came to join the summit physically about the upcoming #FoodSystems Summit and hearing their ideas and aspirations for next years Summit @IshmaelSunga #AGRF2020 #FeedTheCities

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5 years

I want to thank you for reaching out with messages of encouragement. This is a great opportunity to work together on this Summit to define how the next 10 years of coming through on Food Systems that deliver inclusion, Prosperity and Health for People and Planet. I look forward

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HE @SuluhuSamia President of Tanzania launches AGRF2023 in Dar in style - unvailing the new brand: The Africa Food Systems Forum-that replaces - The Africa Green Revolution Forum. @TheAGRF is the biggest @FoodSystems forum globally and this year it will be in Tanzania 5-8th Sept

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1 month

#AFSForum2024 we were thrilled to have HE @PaulKagame join us for the closing ceremony, albeit virtually-given travels. He recognised the gains made so far, the role of higher productivity to improving livelihoods, the challenges that lay ahead and most of all, thanked the

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1 year

As u take your flights, car, back home; this is a moment @TheAGRF partners @FoodSystems Forum @AGRA_Africa to say "Thank You!" "Asante Sana" "Merci beaucoup" from me "Mwakoze cyane!" for honouring our invite & the invite of Her Excellency the President of Tanzania. Safe travels!

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2 years

Today, I had the honor of sharing a stage with Melinda French Gates, I thanked her for supporting @FoodSystems last year &also thanked her on behalf of all of the women that don't get to meet her- for the work she has done advancing empowerment &hope for women &rural communities

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The Africa Food Systems Forum (Formerly the AGRF) is here! Let's meet in Dar es salaam in Tanzania 5-8 Sept and talk business.

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A chatty moment with HM King Charles III on the sidelines of the Biodiversity lunchon at Burkingham Palace. Thank you for standing up for nature.

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7 months

Today, HE President Paul Kagame received the chair of the AGRA and the AFS Forum partners &his team. The Chair thanked HE for the incredible support GOR has given as the home of the Forum for the past four years. @AGRA_Africa & @TheAGRF we look forward to the biggest year yet.

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3 years

Yesterday, I had the incredible honour of handing over the work @FoodSystems Summit to @stefanosfotiou who will lead the next phase of FoodSystems transformation at the FoodSystems Hub hosted @FAO . I am indebted @antonioguterres for the honour of leading this global effort. Msg 1

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Thank you, Yr Excellency @PaulKagame . Africa priorities are spot on @FoodSystems approach; in 2008, we imported $15bln of food, which has tripled to $45bln today &will be $110bln in 2030. The cost to Africa is poverty reduction from Agric, malnutritn, unhealthy food &lack of jobs

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"Africa Food systems has not received the political commitment and investments it deserves! We must ensure access to health nutritious food to all. We must tap into African youth to help develop and sustain innovation ecosystems in Food Systems" HE Hailemariam @AGRA_Africa

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With the smallest landholding in Africa &most mountain-challenged farming landscape, Rwandan farmers emerged &blossomed -farmers can do it! How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet (Agnes Kalibata | TED Countdown 2024 Dilemma Series) via @TEDTalks

How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet

Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the basic resources needed to thrive, says agricultural scientist and policymaker Agnes Kalibata. She...

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4 years

With capacities that allow us 2produce 300% more food than 70 yrs ago, with so much technology, science &so much agreement that hunger is wrong, I dont understand why anyone of us- not just Africa, is hungry! One hungry person is one too many! @FoodSystems

‘Hunger is a solvable problem’: UN envoy’s plan to transform food systems for all

Agnes Kalibata, the former Rwandan Minister for Agriculture, has been tasked with leading the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit. In an interview with UN News, she outlined her vision for a transfor...

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5 years

Just concluded a two day kick off meeting with the Rome Based Agencies in my capacity as the Special Envoy for the Food Systems Summit. Stakes could not be higher for People & Planet putting the nexus between Food, Health & Environment center stage @FAO @IFAD @WFP @AGRAAlliance

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3 years

Just had no idea how beautiful the canopy walk would be or how much of a hit it would be with kids @NyungwePark @visitrwanda_now @rwandatourism1 . Discovered that this is one more thing that kids could do. @RDBrwanda

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2 years

Face to face with food waste in our midst; so much left to rot! Unfortunately the people that consume tomatoes don't get to know and to make the choices that could save @FoodSystems billions and 8% in emissions. I don't know about you but I could use these tomatoes anytime.

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3 years

The @FoodSystems PreSummit, the highlight of this week, would not have been possible without the vision and leadership @antonioguterres , the support & oversight @AminaJMohammed & her advisory Commt, the support of Member States: Rome, NYC. Most important I have a great team

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2 months

Only 18 days left to #AFSForum2024 This year's theme is Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era. Register today to attend | @TheAGRF

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9 days

I am humbled to be receiving this year's Justus von Liebig award from the University of Hohenheim-Germany on 16th October- World Food Day. This means a lot to me and most important to the teams I work with every day and the dreams and hopes they bring with them for a continent

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1 year

APPLICATION OPEN FOR THE ACADEMY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (AWE) 2023 - The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a U.S. government initiative that provides women with the skills, resources The deadline to apply is June 22, 2023. Apply via link below.

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7 years

This state of the art immigration office on the Rwanda/Congo border is truly amazing. Congs to Rwanda and friends for a great job!

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3 years

I am indebted @ruforumsec and its leadership @adipalae for the recognition of the work my teams and I have done both @FoodSystems and @AGRAAlliance - I am grateful to all the giants on whose shoulders I stand. I couldn't do this without your support. Thank you!!

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1 year

Join us in the closing ceremony today @TheAGRF 2023. Grateful for all your support so far.

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3 years

Behind every success there are amazing people! @FoodSystems I am indebted to the #actiontrackchairs for pulling in their weight &for the unbelievable hours, passion &personal capital they put into mobilizing action #UNFSS2021 thr gamechanging solutions, initiatives and coalitions

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4 years

"Agriculture is critical and we must stay the course despite COVID19. We will need better collaboration on fiscal space and we need to maximise the opportunities around technology, youth, gender and the AfTA" HE Kagame on coming thr on SDGS by 2030

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4 years

Thank you Hon Minister @g_mukeshimana for officiating at the first ever virtual @TheAGRF . @AGRAAlliance we thank Govt &AGRF partners for this great opportunity. We will take the discussion of African Agric 2every household, every board room, 2all African people and 2 the World.

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5 years

We are very proud of all the Dads and Mums that made this day possible. Happy #kwibohora @25 .

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3 years

As 2021 comes to a close, alot didn't go as expected-take the turns &twists #Covid_19 ! But we also did some great things- we have new found urgency #ClimateAction , @FoodSystems &need to Nourish Pple @N4G &to nurture our Planet. I am indebted to all of you for your amazing support

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2 years

Her Excellency the President of Tanzania, discusses her youth initiatives with Idris Elba and his wife & invites them to participate in this year's AGRF @wef @TheAGRF @AGRA_Africa @idriselba in Tanzania 5-8th Sept. The Elba's are passionate about finding opportunities for youth.

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5 years

Extremely proud of the work Rwanda has done as a conference destination that earned them this Friday the opportunity to host @TheAGRF as a home. We @AGRAAlliance congratulate the Minister and her team for a job well done #AGRF2019 @TEAMRWANDA you made us proud! Congratulations!

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2 years

I found this map interesting!

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3 years

Working with young people is a great chance to learn- today, after one &half years of my share of Zoom meetings @FoodSystems , I learnt how to do a "coconut stretch" to keep the body on the go. What a great kick off of the youth global dialogue! Looking forward to your great ideas

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Voices @FoodSystems . Thank you @DrTedros @WHO investing in healthy diets will save half the world’s population from dietary related diseases, malnutrition &free up a third of our GDPs from treating & managing diseases to investing in better equity, more jobs &stronger economies

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If you missed @didierdrogba - dropped by @TheAGRF #AGRF2022 to express support with pple struggling with food as a result of the multiple crises hitting our region. This is what he said " @FoodSystems are good for pple & for our planet" he added, " I say it because I believe it"

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At today #SustainableSundays @paulnewnham @GerdaVerburg @Agnes_Kalibata @FoodSystems I brought a bean dish! Yes, you would think that after 50 years of eating beans 24/7 I would want nothing to do with them. Beans are my culture, good for environt & nutritious- this is bean time!

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Cought up with my former board member and friend @usha @COP28_UAE to discuss latest carbon technologies, pricing regimes and applicability to Africa's farming and food systems @AGRA_Africa

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Was an honour to welcome/ introduce the incoming CEO of IKEA Foundation to our partners in Ag /FoodSystems @AGRA_Africa hosted event @WEF . IKEA Foundation is supporting farmers/SMES/research build a body of knowledge on Regenerative Agric to advance soil health and better yields

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2 years

This article underscores my brief in African Agriculture if invested “farming is a multi-trillion-dollar industry that Africa has failed to tap into to secure food for its people' the time is now 'we must survive whether the world steps forward or not.”👇

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5 years

A great thank you @FAO @IFAD @WFP and member states @WFP in Rome for giving me a chance to engage on key considerations for the Food Systems Summit. I look forward to working with all of you to ensure we bring in voices from farmers, SMEs/private sector, govermnts, scientists etc

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The colour of natural food never ceases to amaze me! See how @AminaJMohammed is captivated by this intergenerational farming between mother and daughter. Only the best @FoodSystems presummit @ the farmers market in Italy. Happening now.

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2 years

The Scientific Group @FoodSystems has published the Reader on the "Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation" timely &will contribute significantly to the priorities needed in food systems transfntn. My call to you in the foreword: The time is now! Heed the call!

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I was trained on a schlrship @UMassAmherst -since then, i led a WB prog, was PS, led a Ministry/worked my Govt to change the narrative on hunger, I led @FoodSystems , @TheAGRF ! @AGRAAlliance we've trained 823 African, 165 lead instittns across Africa just like me, change is here.

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Guest who I came across in DC, Bourbon Coffee! My favourite coffee &coffee shop all in one!. I loved hearing about the sources, taste &wonders of Rwandan Coffee. A cup of unique Bourbon coffee is not only wonderful, it is your way of supporting hundreds of farmers. Check it out

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Great to see women leading the way on Sustainable Food Systems in 2022. A combination of Great Innovative ideas, championing and standing to count are things we will need a lot of to overcome challenges @FoodSystems and to come through on the 2030 Agenda.

12 women cultivating sustainable food systems in 2022 | Trellis

These women are changing investing norms, animal feed, cheesemaking, seafood production; all with an eye towards a more sustainable future for agriculture.

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I'm really proud of @AGRA_Africa partnership with @HarvestPlus @RockefellerFdn support to get biofortified food into @schoolmeals @schoolfeeding . Amazing to see the build up of business value around nutrition value as local businesses, schools & government take on the challenge.

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4 years

The challenges of our @FoodSystems are solvable. Read my take in this piece by

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Today on behalf @AGRA_Africa I joined the Dep Prime Minister &Min Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia &the Min of Agric in the Natl Science &Agric Fair. Central to the celebration is the success of the wheat sector & the launch of the rice flagship- proud to be a partner on these efforts

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As I re-engage @AGRAAlliance post @FoodSystems , our work to give farmers options is most fascinating! If you were the farmer, which variety would you grow? We have put in place a Center for Seed Excellence to fast track access to high yielding seeds thanks @CGIAR and NARS work

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I participated @wef this year to profile technologies, partnerships &models showing good progress @AGRA_Africa work. It was also an opportunity to continue to advance investments into foodsystems in Africa by providing a platform for Goverments to engage Private Sector leaders

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This is what I was talking about @TheAGRF #AGRF2022 hug. Thank you Bev @growasia . OOH, I did not realize how I missed the hugs @COVID19 Pandemic

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Proud to see @FoodSystems Summit champions network grow under the leadership of Ruth Richardson @RuthOpenBlue as chair. This network is allowing us unbelievable reach -really grateful to @nancyroman1 @Ertharin1 @NaokoIshiiTokyo for giving me a chance to engage your networks.

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Had a chance to meet incoming @FAO & @WFP country managers in Kenya to discuss progress @FoodSystems Summit. Grateful for incredible support the Secretariat has receives from both institutions & @IFAD in a true @UN spirit of support for the SDGs & SG's call on Decade of Action

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Thank you my friend for an amazing and inspiring talk @TheAGRF with the Council of the Wise. @FAO @MaximoTorero is a strong partner in these meetings. We pray with you for 100s of people that have fallen victim to the earthquake yesterday. Condolences to affected families.

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3 years

Thank you at @WHO @EATforum @FoodDialogues @FoodSystems for bringing us together across multiple sectors and nations to discuss Healthy Food Systems. The Summit is one of our biggest moments to shift food systems to deliver for all #foodsystems4health #foodsystemsTransformation

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2 years

These CEOs manage some of the biggest businesses of the world @FoodSystems -pushing them to reimagine & innovate to include SMEs &work with or source from farmer coperatives was my no. 1 priority @wef 2023. THis would be a huge opportunity to reduce inequity increase resilience

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Agnes M. Kalibata

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Launch of #AGRF2020 in this Home and Away model that has been challenged by COVID19 Pandemic. We refused to give in- instead with the Gov of Rwanda as the co host, we launched a virtual Summit.Turn up on Day Zero was 2,900. Thx you all for all the support.

Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA)

@rbarwanda

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Guhera kuri uyu wa Kabiri tariki 8 kugeza tariki 11 Nzeri mu Rwanda harabera inama mpuzamahanga yiga ku buhinzi n'ubworozi. Umuyobozi wa @AGRAAlliance , @Agnes_Kalibata mu kiganiro yahaye RBA yavuze iby'ingenzi bizaganirwaho. #AGRF2020 ⬇️

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Agnes M. Kalibata

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Dear CALA Delegates, Here you are, get set for the Continental Summit in Kigali🇷🇼 from Monday 2nd Sept. A week of intensive panel discussions and actionable roadmap towards *360 degrees food systems transformation in Africa🌍.* The Theme: *Innovate, Accelerate and Scale:

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

3 years

This week I bid farewell to the team that made it happen @FoodSystems thr a zoom shared drink. Thank you for dropping everything &putting your weight #UNFSS2021 . Thanks you for reminding me that in 2021 alone I had 461 mtgs excluding AGRA- couldn't have done it without you- 🙏🏽🙏🏽.

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

4 years

I was joined by farmers from Rwanda at the #AGRF2020 to engage with @IshmaelSunga , African farmers organizations and @worldfarmersorg President, Mr Theo de Jager to discuss the 2021 @FoodSystems Summit and hear farmers expectaions and hopes.

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

4 years

Thank you @guardian for giving me a chance to clear the air: the purpose @FoodSystems Summit is to embrace shared interests but also areas of divergence of all stakeholders. To build more inclusive #FoodSystems , we must be prepared for inclusive converstns

The UN food systems summit will consider all stakeholders’ interests | Letter

Letter: Dr Agnes Kalibata responds to a report on the 2021 summit that she is leading as a special envoy for the UN secretary general

www.theguardian.com

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

3 years

Register &get treated to World Leaders joining SG @antonioguterres to commit to putting @FoodSystems at the center of recovering from the pandemic, delivering on all 17sdgs, and transformation to more viable systems. It all starts tmrw 9am in NYC at the GA

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

3 years

Had a great meeting with the Dep Sec of Ag @DepSecBronaugh ahead of her Whitehouse briefing @FoodSystems . @POTUS committed $10bln of which half will be used to advance domestic foodsystems. We also discussed capacity building towards enhancing productivity &trade @AGRAAlliance

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

6 years

Last night, the KCC building turned green over its 12 hours of lighting Kigali skies at night in honour of the Africa Food Prize and Africa Green Revolution Forum -the largest ever. Happening now in Kigali 5-8 Sept. @AGRAAlliance @TheAGRF #HowWillYouLead @AfrFoodPrize

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

2 months

"Only 4% of Philanthropic Fundung goes to food systems, this must change! Why don't we create an endowment to accelate Food Systems funding in Africa" #AFSForum2024 @TheAGRF

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

6 years

Full house at the Ministerial Roundtable: over 20 ministers of Ag from across Africa plus leaders of the development community and private sector together discuss how to improve the Agriculture sector from subsitance to business @TheAGRF #AGRF2018 #HowWillYouLead @AGRAAlliance

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

5 years

While receiving an honorary doctorate of Sciences degree of @mcgillu , I am reminded of how important it is not to lose sight of why we exist @AGRAAlliance . I am also reminded that there are lots of hopes and expectations and dreams of real people that we can help come true.

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

4 years

Thank you @AminaJMohammed for leading a briefing with Permanent Reps to NY &Rome. We highlighted the work done so far to prep @FoodSystems Summit: we announced 5 action tracks &our approach to making this truly a people's &solutions' summit thr dialogues at county with all pple

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

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"The path to delivering a resilient FoodSystem in Africa lies in our ability to innovate." Rt Honourable E. Ngirente at the launch of Africa Food Systems Forum @TheAGRF @AGRA_Africa

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

4 years

It was an honor @FoodSystems to deliver the UN Secretary General's message to the 47th Session of the @UN_CFS Comt World Food Security. Key message1: a need for a strong multilateral system to drive fundemental, systemic change to hunger, inclusivity and sustainable development.

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

3 years

To me, good food is what is good for all of us – people and planet🌍 Join my challenge @PeterMunya in driving #GoodFood4All #AGRF2021 @FoodSystems

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

3 years

I am humbled by this recognition and I am grateful @USAIDRwanda & @g_mukeshimana for giving @AGRAAlliance an opportunity to work together @RwandaGov . Thr our tripartite partnership, we have been able to show that we are stronger together. #teraimbutonziza is a huge success 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Agnes M. Kalibata

@Agnes_Kalibata

6 years

I congr'te you 4putting 2gether a memorable AGRF. I attended six previous AGRFs, I can say with absolute confidence that this was by far the best. The organization was flawless, the program was well-balanced, the venue was world class. This was my 1st time in Rwanda -Participant

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