Regional Virtual Policy Dialogue: Scaling Youth-Led Agribusiness in East Africa
About This Session
Join policymakers, youth leaders, agripreneurs, financial institutions, researchers, and innovators from across East Africa for a high-level Regional Virtual Policy Dialogue on strengthening youth-led agribusiness through policy, digital innovation, financing, and regional collaboration. The dialogue will explore opportunities under the East African Community (EAC) integration agenda, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), digital agriculture, inclusive finance, and strategic partnerships that empower young entrepreneurs to transform agrifood systems. Participants will engage with regional experts from the EAC Secretariat, AGRA, Generation Africa, EAFF, SPARK Network, the East Africa Agritech Youth Ecosystem Alliance (EAAYEA), and WFF kenya chapter while, contributing to actionable policy recommendations that will support sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems across East Africa.
What You'll Learn
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Understand the EAC regional integration framework and opportunities for youth-led agribusiness.
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Explore financing pathways and investment readiness for youth entrepreneurs.
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Learn about innovative AgriTech solutions transforming East Africa's agrifood systems.
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Strengthen knowledge of regional policy dialogue and cross-border trade opportunities.
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Build strategic partnerships that support sustainable youth-led enterprises.
Prerequisites
- Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, or AgriTech.
- Interest in youth leadership and entrepreneurship.
- No prior experience required.