Dar es Salaam, March 11 -- NAIROBI: For the past year, I have had a front-row seat in shaping conversations on building resilient food systems in Africa. I have told the story of the urgent need to empower smallholder farmers with the right tools, knowledge, and financial support. More importantly, I have witnessed firsthand the power of these stories in driving action.

From governments to private sector players and policymakers, one truth stands out: sustainable food systems can only be achieved through collective effort. In this journey, I have engaged with brilliant minds working tirelessly to ensure Africas food systems are not only resilient but also sustainable. I have seen how new financing models, smart agriculture, and technolog...