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The conversation of gender is becoming dominant when speaking about Agriculture on the continent of Africa. According to UNWomen, on average women make up about 43 per cent of the agricultural labour force in developing countries. Currently the second conference for Women in Agribusiness, is underway in Durban, bringing together women in agriculture, food security and agribusiness. Under the theme: Women in entrepreneurial development: A must for the success of the sustainable development goals in Africa, the conference is organised by NEPAD and the Agribusiness Development Agency. We are are crossing over to Durban. Joining us on the other side we are joined by:
• Esterine Fotabong – Programmes Implimentation and Co-ordination Director for NEPAD
• Bongiwe Njobe - director ZA NAC Consulting and Investment Company
• Dr Anna Msowoya - an entrepreneur from MALAWI ( attending conference for the first time.)