The Grow Africa and WEF events will bring together global and regional heads of government, business and civil society. With the right investments, he said, Africa could double its agricultural productivity in the next five years. “Investments in agriculture can generate great riches for the continent and lift millions out of poverty and hunger,” said Nwanze en route to Rwanda. “Half of the world’s uncultivated land which is suited for growing food crop is in Africa,” said Nwanze. Nwanze will participate in a high-level panel discussion at Grow Africa on “Accelerating Agricultural Transformation.” While at WEF, he will moderate “Rethinking Agriculture,” a session on innovative ways to create sustainable food systems.

Source: Standard Digital May 09, 2016 06:07 UTC