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FAO-IAFN SME Mentorship Accelerator Programme’s 3rd Cohort to be launched at SIF2024

Robynne Anderson, Director General, IAFN, Judith Marera, CEO, Lanforce Energy (Mentee, Cohort 1),  Ruramiso Mashumba, CEO Mnandi Africa (Mentor, Cohort 1), Mercy Chatyoka, CEO Pik It Fresh Farms (Mentee, Cohort 2)

After two successful years of the FAO-IAFN SME Mentorship Accelerator Programme, we are thrilled to share that the third cohort of the programme will be launched during the Science and Innovation Forum at the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy on October 17, 2024. This exciting event will feature speakers from FAO and IAFN, alongside mentees from previous cohorts and a dedicated mentor. Together, they will share inspiring stories of success and discuss the expectations for the new cohort, which will run for nine months from October 2024 to June 2025.

Learn more about the upcoming event and 2025-26 programme here.

Irina Wandera

At Emerging, Irina is working as Policy Manager. Irina strongly believes multistakeholder policy processes have great promise in delivering win-win policy solutions that work for people and planet. For over ten years, she has worked with different constituents, from grassroot communities to private sector players, to actively participate in policy processes ensuring public policies are shaped by multiple stakeholders. Her experience runs across various sectors including food, agriculture, environment, community conservation and health.

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