AUDA-NEPAD has called for Africa to secure $100 billion in investments by 2035 to transform food systems.
At the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Preparatory Meeting, Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong emphasized the need for climate-smart financing for smallholder farmers and strengthening regional value chains through agro-industrial investments and AfCFTA trade facilitation.
She advocated for innovative financing methods like diaspora bonds and green finance to support agrifood SMEs, urging bold investment, creative thinking, and inclusive action for future food security in Africa.
