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The Yara Prize for a Green Revolution in Africa is awarded annually by a foundation set up by Yara International ASA, which has been doing business in Africa for 30 years. The prize honors significant contributions to the reduction of hunger and poverty in Africa. It’s meant to recognize dedication to the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals and the call for an African Green Revolution.
The Yara Prize honors work that increases food productivity, security or availability through improvements in food systems, advancements in sustainable agriculture and development of local markets. The prize aims to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
The prize was launched in 2005 and consists of a USD 100,000 grant, a glass trophy and a diploma. Winners are chosen by The Yara Prize Committee.
Winners have made major strides towards meeting the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals and heeded the UN’s call for an African Green Revolution.
The Yara Prize ceremonies have evolved into a showcase for spreading the word that an African Green Revolution is underway.
Yara established the Yara Foundation for an African Green Revolution, launched The Yara Prize and initiated the African Green Revolution Conference to share public- and private-sector ideas for supporting African agricultural development.
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NASFAM is awarderd the prize for 2009 for bringing together farmers, providing the necessary extension services and promoting farming as a viable business among smallholder farmers – most of whom are women. Peter Munga is awarded the prize for his work giving millions of smallholder farmers access to much needed affordable savings and credit facilities so that they can break out of the poverty cycle and build better lives.
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