We welcome you to the new year with great expectations and motivation. The key theme of our work in 2025 will focus on Women’s role in Indigenous Food Systems, Climate Resilience Actions, Food Security and African Diaspora Agrofood Entrepreneurship. Women constitute a substantial proportion of agrofood entrepreneurs with projects in Europe and Africa.

Despite their vital contributions to this sector, women’s efforts and challenges do not receive as much recognition and support as deserved. Female entrepreneurs face unique barriers that significantly influence their roles and opportunities in the agrofood industry. Addressing these challenges is essential to unlocking their full potential and ensuring sustainable development.

There is also a pressing need to bring the achievements and challenges of female entrepreneurs to the attention of policymakers; to influence the creation of favorable policies that support and promote female entrepreneurship.

All our activities will align with our main theme of the year. Thus the 9th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum (#ADAF25) will focus on women entrepreneurship in the diaspora. it will serve as an important platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, share the latest trends, and foster beneficial partnerships for the growth of women led businesses and projects within the agrofood sector.

ADAF 2025 Vision:

• Empower African Diaspora Female Agrofood Entrepreneurs: Advocate for and provide tools to enhance the capacities of African women entrepreneurs.
• Align with Global Milestones: Mark the global celebration of Beijing+30 by revisiting strategies and resources to empower African women entrepreneurship.
• Engage Relevant Stakeholders: Facilitate discussions, learning opportunities, networking, and the creation of impactful partnerships to strengthen the agrofood sector.
• Policy Advocacy: Ensure female entrepreneurs' contributions are highlighted to policymakers, driving the formulation of supportive policies that foster equity and innovation in female entrepreneurship.

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In all our years of organizing the African Diaspora Agrofood Forum, never have we witnessed such instant and dynamic connections among participants as in this 8th edition. The event not only fostered meaningful collaborations but also spurred initiatives that exemplify the power of like-minded individuals coming together.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all attendees for their active engagement. Your enthusiasm, particularly during the breakout discussions on the three top priorities for Africa’s agrofood sector, made the event truly impactful. These discussions underscored the immense potential of the African diaspora to shape and transform the agrofood sector.

Your contributions highlighted the pivotal role of diasporas as catalysts for development—preserving and promoting indigenous food systems for the benefit of African communities while creating immense opportunities for innovation and growth.

Key Highlights from the Forum
This year’s forum tackled critical topics, including:

• Policy planning with sustainability at its core: Exploring strategies to ensure a resilient and inclusive agrofood future.
• Pathways to accessing support and partnerships: Identifying key components for entrepreneurial success and long-term impact.

A resounding message emerged from all discussions: despite challenges, African diaspora entrepreneurs must remain focused on their goals. By fostering collaborative partnerships, they can unlock new opportunities, build resilient networks, and drive impactful growth not just in Africa but also in their places of residence.

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