Jenice Achieng is a business owner and YPARD Country Representative, Kenya. Moreen Nyakato is the CEO of Greeco Organic Farm, Uganda.
Jenice Achieng
Owner, Agnesa Bakery; Country Representative, YPARD Kenya
Moreen Nyakato
CEO of Greeco Organic Farm, Uganda
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"FARMS. FOOD. FUTURE" is the podcast of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is adding its voice to the podcast in a miniseries and bringing a donor perspective to the frontline of food security. IFAD, as the host of the Platform secretariat, created a special corner of conversation for our members and partners.
The interview with Jenice and Moreen starts at the 27:30-minute mark.
Why investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunity
Rural women are driving innovation, leading change, and shaping the heart of our global food systems. Supporting them is key to creating a more sustainable and equitable future. To mark the International Day of Rural Women, IFAD is celebrating their vital contributions.
Listen to this episode of IFAD's podcast Farms. Food. Future. to hear how empowering women with training, resources, and leadership opportunities strengthens rural communities and brings real gains in income, food security, and resilience.
The Donor Platform continues its miniseries with Jenice Achieng and Moreen Nyakato, entrepreneurs in Kenya and Uganda who are building agri-businesses in rural communities despite enormous challenges
Listen to others on the podcast:
- Kiran Bisht, Rural Enterprise Acceleration Project (REAP) participant, India
- Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and co-founder of Project Dandelion
This podcast has been co-hosted by IFAD's Brian Thomson and GDPRD's Michelle Tang.
