Launch of Accelerator Mentorship Programme for Women-led SMEs in Africa
The event will launch the third round of jointly-led FAO-IAFN initiative: Accelerator Mentorship Programme for Women-led SMEs in Africa. The initiative will foster 50 female entrepreneurs (mentees) across Africa, offering them mentorship from panel of experienced women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector from around the globe. It will contribute to more productive, sustainable and innovative agrifood systems by addressing social, economic, environmental and gender considerations.
Speakers
Maurizio Martina
Deputy Director-General, FAO
Abebe Haile-Gabriel
Assistant Director-General, FAO
Carlos Watson
Chief, Private Sector, FAO
Caroline Wanjiru Mambo
Chief Executive Officer,
Wedgehut Foods Limited
Elizabeth Kabakoyo
Founder Glowish Agro Solutions
Robynne Anderson
Secretary General, IAFN
Zainab Lawal Gwadabe
Chief Executive Officer
The Seed Project Co Ltd