Africa’s Youth and Startups Drive New Era of Growth
Africa’s business landscape is undergoing a transformation, led by young entrepreneurs who are redefining growth across agriculture, technology, and sustainability. From Dakar to Casablanca, the continent’s innovators are proving that Africa is not just adapting to global trends — it is setting them. Youth Lead Agricultural InnovationAt the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, youth took center stage. The message was clear: Africa’s food future rests in the hands of its young farmers and innovators. With agriculture still employing the majority of Africans, youth are moving the sector beyond subsistence farming into a technology-driven engine of growth. Precision farming apps, access to digital finance, and climate-smart practices are reshaping the way smallholders produce food. “Smallholder farmers face barriers to finance, technology, and markets,” said Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD. “But when youth bring innovation into the picture, farming becomes […]