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FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG30): A Global Commitment to Sustainable Agri-Food Systems

From 20–24 July 2026, the 30th Session of the FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG) convened at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, bringing together global leaders to chart a path toward more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. A Critical Moment for Global Agriculture In the face of global crises affecting agriculture and food security, delegates reaffirmed their…

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IDB Lab Call for Proposals: Funding Opportunity for Venture Capital Funds in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Lab has launched a Call for Proposals for venture capital funds that bridge early-stage financing gaps and promote social inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through investments in venture capital funds, IDB Lab aims to tackle critical barriers to development impact and social inclusion, with a special focus on…

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First Lady Inaugurates Imbuto Hub, With 30 More Planned Across Rwanda

BUGESERA, Rwanda — First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame on Friday launched the first Imbuto Hub, a modern community center that brings education, childcare, health services, sports, digital learning, and vocational training together under one roof. The facility, located in Nyamata, Bugesera District, is the flagship of the Imbuto Foundation’s new strategy as it marks its 25th…

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2026 Business & Climate Talks: Eco-Tourism and Green Investment Take Center Stage in Musanze

Musanze, Rwanda – Today, the picturesque district of Musanze—home to Rwanda’s iconic Volcanoes National Park—played host to the first edition of the 2026 Business & Climate Talks. This landmark event brought together stakeholders from across sectors to explore how eco-tourism, sustainability certification, and green investment can drive Rwanda’s climate resilience and economic growth. Hosted by the Ministry of…

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National Organic Week & 1st Organic and Nature Expo Africa 2026

📅 4th – 7th November 2026 | 📍 Kampala, Uganda Africa’s organic and regenerative agriculture sector is taking a major step forward this November. The 5th National Organic Week Uganda 2026 and the 1st Organic and Nature Expo Africa 2026 are coming together as flagship events celebrating the growth and impact of the continent’s organic and natural products sector . 🌱 About…

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Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026: A Defining Moment for the Continent

From 17 to 21 August 2026, the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda will host a landmark gathering that embodies the very spirit of collective action. The Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026 is not just another conference — it’s a decisive moment to move Africa from commitments to delivery on water and sanitation. A Turning Point for Africa’s…

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VIV Africa 2026 Opens Registration for Premier Livestock and Feed Industry Expo in Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda – Visitor registration has officially opened for VIV Africa 2026, inviting livestock, feed, and agribusiness professionals to secure free entry for the region’s premier animal protein industry exhibition. The event is scheduled for October 7–8, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with a paid Leadership Conference taking place one day prior on October 6 ….

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Africa’s Mindset Reset: From Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism

Kigali, Rwanda – A groundbreaking conversation is unfolding in Kigali this August. The Africa Mindset Reset Forum, taking place on 25–26 August 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre, is not another conference about Africa’s problems. It is a deliberate intervention—a flagship, Africa-led convening on the leadership mindset and results culture the continent needs to own its development. The question…

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From Readiness to Delivery: Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 Sets the Stage for a New Era

As global carbon markets shift decisively from rule-setting to real transactions, one question looms large: Can Africa bring forward credible projects, enabling frameworks, and market infrastructure to transact at scale?  The Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) 2026 is designed to answer that question with a resounding yes. Taking place from 13–15 October 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre, CMAS 2026…

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Empowering Africa’s Food Systems: Women Take Center Stage at AFS Forum 2026 Webinar

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 is building momentum with a compelling webinar that puts gender equality front and center. On July 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EAT), the “Women in Food Systems: Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” webinar will tackle one of the most critical questions facing African agriculture: how to move beyond inclusion…

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