This month, the G20 meets in Africa for the first time. The summit in Johannesburg will gather world leaders on a continent that holds 60% of the planet’s uncultivated arable land, yet spends billions importing food.
The meeting is more than symbolic. It is a test of whether the global financial system will finally allow Africa to invest in its own future, starting with agriculture.
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Hailemariam Dessalegn
Hailemariam Dessalegn served as Ethiopia’s prime minister from 2012 to 2018. He now chairs the Africa Food Systems Forum, the continent’s largest gathering of leaders, development partners, and business figures dedicated to transforming Africa’s food systems.
