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AL for Agribusiness

AL for Agribusiness is a network that supports and develops young leaders who contribute to the transformation of the agriculture sector across Africa. We catalyse connections between key stakeholders along the agriculture value chain to create an ecosystem that facilitates diverse career pathways for our young leaders. We support aspiring agripreneurs in their efforts to build innovative ventures that will drive productivity and job creation in their communities. The network fosters powerful and sustainable intergenerational relationships that enable the exchange of information and know how to positively impact rural livelihoods.

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What we do

The AL for Agribusiness Network accelerates the growth of young leaders across Africa’s agricultural value chain by strengthening their technical expertise, entrepreneurial capacity, and access to industry opportunities. Through collaboration with farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers, and investors, the network supports innovative, climate-smart, and market-driven solutions that enhance food security, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. Our initiatives create pathways for young professionals to drive productivity, resilience, and transformation across Africa’s agribusiness ecosystem:

  • AL for Agribusiness Co-Creation Fund
  • Design and Innovation Challenges 
  • Coaching and Career Guidance
  • Virtual and In-Person Events
  • Agribusiness Sector Employer Engagement
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Agribusiness Impact Report

With the world’s population steadily increasing, a pressing concern arises: how can we increase production to meet the world’s needs without degrading environmental ecosystems? The answer, we believe, lies…

Latest News

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How to Use Maggot Farming for Economic Gender Equity | Janepher Matini

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Janepher initiated a campaign Nhiife Initiative with fellow peers against teenage pregnancy in 2020. This initiative invites Mayuge skilled youth to uplift unskilled teenage mothers in various technical skills. Today, teenage mothers, through cooperatives have started up small-scale businesses, hence promoting business enterprising in Mayuge district. She is also a female youth councilor of Mayuge 2021-2026 which has best positioned her to serve the youth effectively. Janepher is a co-founder of Women Income Network, one of the winning ventures of the social venture challenge at the Baobab Summit of 2021. This venture aims at increasing the household income of female-headed households through maggot farming.

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