The Africa Food Prize 2022 is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives.

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Prize

The US $100,000 prize celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda.

It puts a spotlight on bold initiatives and technical innovations that can be replicated across the continent to create a new era of food security and economic opportunity for all Africans.

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Eligibility for Africa Food Prize 2022

The Africa Food Prize is for any individual or identifiable group of individuals, as well as to established institutions, associations, organizations, or government bodies with a formal and recognized judicial and organizational structure contributing to the overall objectives of the Prize.

The Prize is for any qualified candidate, irrespective of nationality, profession, or location.

Your work and contributions have had a clear impact on the African situation, nationally, regionally, or for the continent.

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Selection Criteria for Africa Food Prize 2022

• Contribution to reducing poverty and hunger and/or improving food and nutrition security in measurable terms
• Contribution to providing a vital source of income and/or employment in measurable terms
• Also, the potential for transformative change through scalability, replication, and sustainability
• Increased awareness and cooperation among African audiences and organizations
• In addition, proven leadership potential of the individual or organization, specifically the ability to persevere despite significant challenges or risks