BANANA IN AFRICA
A sector for the future
"Today, Africa spends $35 billion on food imports. In reality, it doesn't need these food imports, because it has so much agricultural potential and so much land. It holds 65% of the world's unused arable land."
"If we give small farmers the means to realize their aspirations, they will be able to carry the weight of Africa's development single-handedly."
"It's time to change our way of thinking. Farmers are not the cause of Africa's poverty; on the contrary, they are a potential solution. They bring us closer to a future in line with our sustainable development goals."
Key figures
Human factors
The future of young people is at the heart of debates in all African countries. Today, 62% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 25. This demographic explosion worries many experts, who speak of a "time bomb".
Contrary to popular belief, African women are an integral part of the continent's agricultural sector. The figures speak for themselves: women account for up to 62% of workers in the sector, and are responsible for around 80% of the food produced in sub-Saharan Africa.
One of the most important issues is post-harvest storage, since storage problems lead to the loss of 40-60% of each harvest.
