NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 30- — The World Food Prize Foundation has honoured three African individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions to agricultural innovation, food security and youth empowerment during the DialogueNEXT in Africa conference in Nairobi.

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The awards, presented before an audience of ministers, scientists, agripreneurs, farmers and development partners, celebrated achievements that organizers said are helping shape a more resilient and food-secure future for the continent.

Held under the theme “Born to Feed the Future,” the conference brought together leaders from across Africa to explore solutions to the continent’s food security challenges through innovation, science and collaboration.

In his opening address, 2017 World Food Prize Laureate and former African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina challenged delegates to envision a stronger future for Africa.

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“Dialogue is where consensus is built, and dialogue is where positions begin,” Adesina said.

“Today, our conversation leads to one defining question: what kind of Africa do we choose to build?”

The Norman E. Borlaug Medallion was awarded to AGRA in recognition of its two decades of work supporting millions of smallholder farmers across Africa through improved agricultural systems, partnerships and farmer-centred programmes.

Presenting the award, World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain praised AGRA’s contribution to strengthening food systems across the continent.

Receiving the honour, AGRA President Alice Ruhweza dedicated the award to the organization’s founders, partners and staff who have worked to improve farmers’ livelihoods over the past 20 years.

“Thank you, President Mashal, and the World Food Prize Foundation for this generous and deeply meaningful recognition,” Ruhweza said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya