Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa speaks on women in agrictech at 2nd Agrifood Future 2024 in Salerno, Italy
The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa will speak on the role of women in agric technology at the 2nd AgriFood Future 2024 in Salerno, Italy.
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The event, scheduled from September 8 to 11, 2024, is being organised by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, with the patronage of the European Parliament, Italian ministries of Agriculture Food Sovereignty and Forestry; Environment and Energy Security; Businesses and Made in Italy.
This year’s event will focus on the theme, “Building a business in the Food System 5.0 with AI”, and will highlight and explore innovative practices, partnerships and collaborations that can drive growth and efficiency within the agri-food sector.
Miss Akosa, who will deliver the keynote address on the topic, "Women leading in agritech," is expected to highlight the vital role women are playing, will play and can play in advancing global food systems if giving the platform.
Ms Akosa is expected to share Agrihouse Foundation’s agri interventions, the growth and impacts the interventions have been making within the African Region.
Her participation becomes strategic for this year as the organisers of the event seek to broaden its scope to cover the African and Caribbean Regions in the short and long term.
It is expected that this major event will lead to the expansion and participation of more African and Caribbean and offer the opportunity to delve into the global business in food systems and how it can be collectively built.
In a statement, the President of Unioncamere and promoter of AgriFood Future, Andrea Prete, expressed excitement about having Ms Akosa as a keynote speaker for the event.
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Her participation in AgriFood Future 2024, according to him, would help promote and create opportunities for Ghana, African and the Caribbean regions on the global stage.
"Ms. Akosa has been at the forefront of transforming agricultural practices in Africa, particularly through her work in promoting innovation, sustainability, and capacity building within the agricultural community in Ghana.
“Her expertise in leveraging technology and fostering collaboration for the sector aligns perfectly with the themes of our conference.
Her participation is a testament to her exceptional leadership and pioneering contributions to the agri-food sector." Mr. Prete further acknowledged.
Adding his voice, the Scientific Director, for the AgriFood Future, Alex Giordano Stated that Ms. Akosa selection to speak at AgriFood Future 2024, is in recognition of the substantial impact Agrihouse Foundation had made in Ghana’s agricultural sector, particularly in youth advocacy, women empowerment, and enhancing market accessibility through their initiatives and interventions.
“As a leading advocate for women, youth and men in Ghana’s agriculture sector, Ms Akosa embodies the spirit of innovation and progress that AgriFood Future aims to celebrate,” he said.
Her insights and participation at the 2nd Agrifood future would in no doubt provide an invaluable perspectives on the role of women in advancing global food systems and highlight how Africa can contribute to and benefit from global AgriFood advancements.
Sharing her excitement, Ms Akosa expressed heartfelt gratitude to Unioncamere for the opportunity given her to deliver a keynote address at the 2nd Agrifood Future 2024.
“I am honoured to be the first Ghanaian to address attendees at this year’s AgriFood Future, and I look forward to discussing how women leaders in agritech are driving innovation and how Ghana and Africa can harness these advancements to create a more sustainable and equitable food system," she said.
She further emphasised that her insights aim to position Ghana and Africa as key players in the global agricultural arena, fostering valuable connections and business opportunities across international borders.
“The AgriFood Future 2024 provides an invaluable platform for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration, by this I will also explore how Africa can leverage global platforms like AgriFood Future to enhance agricultural practices." Ms Akosa stated.
Agrihouse Foundation has been instrumental in executing initiatives designed to unlock the potential of youth, women and men for innovation in the agricultural sector.
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These initiatives include, the Gathering of the Royals, Agricultural Student Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogues Bootcamps, Monthly Agriwoman Marketplaces, Executive Beginner Agribusiness Masterclasses, Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Forums, and the Gold in the Soil Awards.
Additionally, Agrihouse Foundation hosts the annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibitions, the Livestock, Poultry, and Fisheries Tradeshow, Ghana Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibitions and Awards (GACA), 1Household 1Garden, and Ghana Poultry Day.
These initiatives, according to Ms Akosa, had and continued to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders, particularly in rural communities where the potential for innovation was vast but often untapped.