Our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, at IFAD: Transforming Africa’s Economy through Agribusiness.

Описание: "Young Africans are not waiting for handouts. They are building Africa’s future."

Watch as our founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, takes center stage at the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome.

In a high-level fireside chat with IFAD President Alvaro Lario, moderated by CNN’s Melissa Bell, Mr. Elumelu discusses the theme: "Young Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Transformation: From Vision to Impact."

With 55% of Africans living in rural areas, agriculture is the lifeblood of the continent. However, the future of food security depends on empowering our youth. In this session, our founder shares the proven track record of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Heirs Holdings in driving agricultural transformation.

Key Highlights from the Discussion:

The Power of Youth: How young African entrepreneurs are moving beyond subsistence to build scalable agribusinesses.

The TEF Impact: A look at how TEF has empowered over 5,600 agriculture entrepreneurs—55% of whom are women—creating over 428,000 jobs across the continent.

Africapitalism in Action: Why the private sector must invest in long-term social and economic wealth to drive inclusive prosperity.

Strategic Partnerships: The role of global collaborators like the UNDP, EU, AfDB, and GIZ in scaling impact for underserved rural communities.

As 440 million young people prepare to enter the African labour market by 2030, the time to invest in their entrepreneurial potential is now.

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