The Guardian Hosted Panel Debate: Is Big Business a Force for Good for African Farmers?

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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A very important Panel Debate is being planned by the UK's Guardian News & Media outlet, looking at the Agricultural sector; its present state, and its future in Africa.

The questions being posed are:

"Fast-forward 30 years, will Africa be feeding the world with an efficient and productive food and farming sector? Or will it be struggling against challenges including water, climate change, poor investment and missed opportunities?"

The Panel debate will take place on Wednesday, 7th December, 2016, 6pm-8.30pm (GMT)

The venue will be: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU

The role of multinationals in Africa’s agri-food sector will be discussed with panelists to include:

Chair – Eliza Anyangwe, former editor of the Guardian’s Global Development Professionals Network and writer on international development and gender

Na Ncube, director, Global Native, a charity supporting agriculture and development in Africa

Bill Vorley, principal researcher, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

John O’Keeffe, president, Diageo Africa, a global consumer beverage company with breweries and subsidiaries across Africa

Catherine Krobo Edusei, managing director, Eden Tree, a fruit, herbs and vegetable business, based in Ghana.


Register to participate and learn more by CLICKING HERE



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