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The Yara Prize for a Green Revolution in Africa was launched in 2005 as part of the centennial of Yara International ASA. The award recognizes significant contributions to the reduction of hunger and poverty in Africa.
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 – and encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.
The prize consists of a USD 60,000 grant, a glass trophy and a diploma. Winners are chosen by The Yara Prize Committee.
The Yara Prize Committee consists of a global group of people with a long track-record and experience within agriculture.
The Yara Prize aim to help transform African agriculture and food availability within a sustainable context, thereby helping to reduce hunger and poverty. Here's how to make nominations:
Since 2005, the Yara Prize has been awarded to eight individuals and one organization, representing seven countries in total. The laureates represent a diverse range of African society engaged in the African Green Revolution: entrepreneurs and scientists, activists and organizers, businessmen and politicians.
The Yara Prize laureates have all been honored at ceremonies in Oslo. Hosted by Yara, the events featured cultural entertainment from Africa and Norway, and were attended by key stakeholders, including participants at the African Green Revolution Conferences. Several of the laureates received their prize from the revered "Father of the green revolution," Dr. Norman E. Borlaug.
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NASFAM is awarded 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.
