Zimbabwe commits to zero hunger by 2030
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By Margaret Kamba
Zimbabwe’s high level presence at the Dakar 2 Summit speaks of its leadership’s commitment to eradicating hunger.
Committing to Sustainable Development Goal on Zero hunger and linked to the country’s vision 2030 could not have come at a better time as it merges with the innovation of our bright and young minds being churned out by universities across the country.
This also coupled with a vibrant and determined young generation of farmers that have set out to break all barriers in this agricultural industry, it is inevitable that we will indeed achieve vision 2030 way earlier.
President and First Secretary of ZANU PF Cde E.D Mnangagwa therefore joins other Heads of State for the next few days as they all seek to “mobilize and align government resources, development partners and private sector financing to unleash Africa’s food production potential.”
It is estimated that with the removal of barriers to agricultural development, Africa’s agricultural output could increase from $280 billion per year to $1 trillion by 2030.
With additions in “investing in raising agricultural productivity, supporting infrastructure, climate smart agricultural systems, private sector investments all along the food value chain can help turn Africa into a breadbasket for the world.”
The summit commits private sector actors to “the development of critical value chains. Central Bank Governors and Ministers of Finance will commit to development of financing arrangements to implement Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts, working with Ministers of Agriculture, as well as private sector players, including commercial banks and financial institutions.”
The Summit is being held under the theme “Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience.”
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