The private sector has steadily increased investment in global agriculture, but the global south will continue to face an investment gap that amounts to billions of dollars. This gap, along with increased food production demands due to rising populations and rapid urbanization, means the market for ideas and capital is at an all-time high. With Africa’s agriculture and food sector alone expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, the opportunity for engagement is well beyond corporate social responsibility. What is the business case for deeper private sector investment, and what can the private sector do to transform the global food supply chain? How must individual countries act to strengthen the environment for investment and spur inclusive and sustainable growth?
Context
Background reading and multimedia:
- Africa's Growth Lies With Smallholder Farms
Agnes Kalibata, NewsDay, August 22, 2017 - Private Equity Investors Can Help Africa to Feed Itself
Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais, BusinessDay, August 16, 2017 - The "Youth Bulge" Calls for Creating Jobs in Rural Areas
Ronald Joshua, InDepth News, August 12, 2017 - Growing Food for Growing Cities: Engaging the Private Sector
Isabel DoCampo, Global Insight, April 13, 2016
