YouthConnekt Podcast Ep 1 of 4: Empowering Young African Entrepreneurs in Food Security & Innovation

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In this engaging first episode of a four-part series recorded at the Youth Connect forum in Kigali, Eli Bura from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Simi Samba from Senegal discuss entrepreneurship, agriculture, and Africa's potential as a global leader in food security. Eli shares his journey in urban agriculture and the challenges of exporting within Africa, highlighting issues like taxation and insecurity. Simi talks about her company, Le Lionceau, which addresses malnutrition by producing infant nutrition from local, nutrient-rich crops, while emphasizing community involvement and circular economies.
Both entrepreneurs stress the importance of practical training, better government policies, and regional collaboration to overcome barriers like limited infrastructure and export restrictions. They call for stronger win-win partnerships and a focus on innovative, youth-driven solutions to harness Africa's rich agricultural resources for sustainable development and economic growth.
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