Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge

?? Four companies based in Africa have joined the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge and announced their commitment to end hunger and malnutrition. Welcome to Association Agro-Industrie de Madagascar AIM, ADI'GASY COMPANY, Panovita Ltd, and TRUK RWANDA With these four new pledges, valued at nearly US$ 2 million, a total of 70 companies have now committed US$ 642 million to projects in 50 different countries. We welcomes these new commitments and call on companies of all sizes and from around the world to help further the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition.??? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5BwqmK8 Zo Fanomezana RANAIVOMANANA | Lalaina Rakotoson | Herve Tuyishime | Lysiane L. | Basant Agro Tech (I) Ltd. | Biochem - Feed Safety for Food Safety? | Henri Fraise Fils & Cie | Sahanala Madagascar | Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

? Nutrition for Growth is just three weeks away! This will be a key moment for fostering financial and political commitments to combat malnutrition, as global leaders gather in Paris to take bold action. #N4GParis The private sector plays a crucial role in eradicating malnutrition worldwide. We reached out to companies involved in the Zero Hunger Pledge and the SUN Business Network (SBN), a key actor in this Summit, to understand how they are contributing to this global effort—and how participating to these two platforms helps improve nutrition and promote healthy diets. ??? The first company we spoke to is NutriCare Malawi. Listen to what Ken Gunsalu, CEO of Nutricare, had to say. ?? Now is the time to step up efforts to reduce malnutrition and promote healthy diets! #PrivateSector4Nutrition Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Nutrition Connect World Food Programme Ministère des Affaires étrangères fran?ais Camilla De Nardi Aimé Garlas Kwizera Yetunde Olarewaju, UNDP Africa Grow Africa Volunteer Alliance Network Beatrice Mateyo Ikechi Agbugba, PhD, MBA, FHEA Denis Banda University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture

?? Yesterday, during the resumed session of #COP16 in Rome, the Cali Fund has been launched. This groundbreaking initiative aims to ensure that large companies and entities profiting from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on genetic resources contribute a portion of their revenues to support biodiversity conservation.? The Cali Fund underscores the critical role the private sector plays in environmental protection. This initiative complements efforts like the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge, where numerous companies have committed to sustainable farming practices, waste reduction, and positive environmental impacts in their operational regions. ?? Read some of the stories we collected: https://lnkd.in/edz5CcYe ?? Join this global movement! #FoodSystems #PrivateSector #COP https://lnkd.in/ez65xE8e

?? Today is the #SocialJusticeDay. It emphasises the importance of addressing issues such as poverty, exclusion, and gender inequality to promote fair and just societies. ? In the agricultural sector, women constitute a significant portion of the workforce, yet they often face systemic inequalities that hinder their access to resources, decision-making power, and economic opportunities. Empowering women in agriculture is not only a matter of social justice but also a strategic approach to enhancing food security and sustainable development. ?? ? ?? On this occasion, we are excited to launch the "Women driving change in agriculture" campaign. Through this initiative, we are interviewing representatives from companies that are part of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge to understand how they are committed to empowering the women they work with and how their pledge addresses gender inequalities. ? ?? Swipe through to read our interview with Gloria-Ethel Ofei-Akoto MD, ICMS-AdDip-OSH, Founder and CEO of OphirGold. If you want to join a global call to end hunger and have a positive impact on the community where you work, join the Pledge! More info here: https://lnkd.in/drpBXqQx #WomenInAg Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) SDG2 Advocacy Hub Ghana Innovation Journal Ghana Women Fund Chamber of Women in Agribusiness (CHAWA)Ghana Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science (GJAS) GARDJA Ghana Agricultural Journalists

Implementing the Kampala Declaration: what next? ??? Key takeaways from the Zero Hunger Coalition webinar This webinar brought together a panel of experts to discuss the implementation of the new CAADP Strategy and Action Plan, the challenges faced in previous iterations, and how national and international partners can collaborate for better results. ?? This Strategy and Action Plan is not a response to previous challenges but rather a bold reimagining of Africa's future in the face of a complex global landscape. ??? As Dr Ibrahim Mayaki said, "a collective dynamic must be created with the right mindset. We need to accelerate policy implementation—food systems transformation will be a true test of our governance systems." ?? Read the news with all the speaker's insights: https://lnkd.in/enNuSS9q Shamba Centre for Food & Climate SDG2 Advocacy Hub The Consortium of African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC) Panafrican Farmers Organisation UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Dr Hamady Diop African Union Commission African Union Dora Siliya Tim Robertson The World Bank Stefanos Fotiou Francine Picard #CAADPkampala25 #Agenda2063 #KampalaDeclaration #PostMalabo #FoodSystemTransformation #webinar #Africa #CAADP

Happy #WorldPulsesDay! ?? ?? Pulses, like beans and lentils, are important for making our food systems better. They provide good nutrition, protect the environment, and support farmers. By using pulses, we can create fairer, stronger and more sustainable food systems that benefit everyone. Forbes recently mentioned some companies part of the Zero Hunger Pledge that are investing in African indigenous crops, including pulses. These investments are not only driving a growing business boom but also helping communities reduce hunger and malnutrition. ?? Discover who they are and the impact they have on their communities: https://lnkd.in/ecDsaCYB #LovePulses #EndHunger #Nutrition #Africa #FoodSystems FAO Daphne Ewing-Chow Juliet Aigbe Siny Samba Chef Pierre Thiam Philip Teverow Forbes Africa Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

?? "Joining the Pledge aligns with our mission." We spoke with one of the latest companies to join the Zero Hunger Pledge to understand the added value of joining this initiative. Listen to the full interview with Hasina Henintsoa ANDRIATSITOHAINA, Co-Founder and CEO of MAD'AROM. ?? To discover how the Zero Hunger Pledge can amplify your social impact, visit our website:?https://lnkd.in/drpBXqQx FAO International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) AGRA Association Agro-Industrie de Madagascar AIM Madagascar Sustainable Development Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Fund https://lnkd.in/enbUM7Fw

?? Call for proposals! The Shamba Centre for Food & Climate is seeking qualified organisations or consultants for a reporting assignment on the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge. Project focus: ? Provide a comprehensive report on the?implementation of commitments made under the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge?(ZHP), specifically assessing the conversion of commitments (of at least USD 1 million)?into actual investments. ? The project also aims to advance the integration of the?ZHP reporting framework with international reporting standards. ?? Project timeline: February – October 2025 ?? Read the full call here: https://lnkd.in/eMRFGBkF Application deadline: 14 February 2025 Interested? Send your proposal to [email protected]. #CallForProposals

?? The new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035, endorsed by 55 African Union member states earlier this month in Kampala, marks an important step for the continent’s agrifood systems transformation. It moves away from the farmer and agricultural productivity towards a more holistic approach that addresses how food is produced, processed and distributed. ?? The new Strategy and Action Plan confronts two of the major challenges that have emerged in Africa over the past ten years: climate change and population growth. Among the targets there is also the integration of over 10 million small-scale farmers into agricultural value chains. ?? To understand how countries will achieve this ambitious framework, what actions need to be taken at the continental and national levels to implement the Kampala Declaration, and how regional entities, development agencies and government officials can work together, the Zero Hunger Coalition organised a webinar. ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/eCSbjUSc ??? Thursday, 6th of February ? 2:00 pm CET / 4:00 pm EAT / 8:00 am EST ?? Partners: Panafrican Farmers Organisation, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate, SDG2 Advocacy Hub, The Consortium of African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC) ??? English and French interpretation available ROPPA info Ibrahim Mayaki Josefa Sacko African Union Commission USAID The World Bank Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pan-African Parliament Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) World Farmers' Organisation World Food Programme Rabo AgriFinance #RoadToKampala

"Globally, powerful solutions are emerging by blending indigenous farming practices with modern agricultural innovations. Practices rooted in generations of local, context-specific knowledge gain even greater value when combined with advancements in methods, technology, and science. This integration tackles global challenges like population growth and environmental degradation while paving the way for stronger climate resilience and improved food security in an increasingly uncertain future." In this Forbes article, four companies part of the Zero Hunger Pledge have been mentioned. ?? Sahanala Madagascar AGREA Agricultural Systems East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Cherrie Atilano Stuart Morris Ajinomoto Takeuchi Shigeyuki Daphne Ewing-Chow Forbes Africa Forbes Asia LLC East-West Seed Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Read more! ?? https://lnkd.in/eCPc6itZ