TUES April 25, 2023We will screen specific clips from our Rich Appetites film series, co-produced by AGRA Watch and the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, followed by a discussion with food sovereignty activists in Africa. Reflecting on takeaways and connections from the films, panelists will discuss the struggle between corporations and grassroots civil society movements over the future of African food systems.
Speakers:
- Mariam Mayet, African Centre for Biodiversity, South Africa
- Frances Davies, Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity
- Mamadou Goïta, Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternatives in Development (IRPAD), Mali
As the Rich Appetites series shows, billionaire philanthropists, corporations, and external institutions have increasingly pressured African governments and regional bodies, like the African Union, to adopt agricultural policies and frameworks that privilege big business. At the same time, small-scale food producers, civil society organizations, and grassroots movements across the continent are pushing for agroecology, food sovereignty, and policies that respond to the needs and desires of ordinary people. Panelists will illuminate how different national governments and regional institutions have navigated these opposing forces, and what can be done to ensure self-determination in African agricultural systems.
A recording of the screening and panel discussion will be made available online following the event.
