Regenerative Agriculture for Africa: Advocacy to the World Bank

Strict adherence to the Catalyst 2030 pledge and effectively work towards the achievement of the objectives of catalyst 2030.

As a member-led movement, Catalyst 2030 presents a unique opportunity to collaborate and drive meaningful change towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We eager to contribute by leveraging our expertise in technology and communication to support initiatives focused on social impact, innovation, and sustainability. Specifically, we hope to engage in projects that harness the power of data analytics, AI, and digital platforms to address pressing global challenges.

To learn from other global leaders working around transforming food systems in their various countries and to share experiences working with policymakers, women, and youths in transforming food systems in Nigeria with a strong focus on SDGs 2, 4, 8, 13, and 17.

I wish to make impact in Nigeria, to contribute to the betterment of the lives of Nigerians through SDG1 and 2. Catalyst 2030 shared similar mission and the movement is a force to reckon with in achieving our goals

I was first attracted to the focus on collaboration - networking, sharing and learning - around the SDGs. I admire the diversity of the community; it's easy to join groups where we are all laser focused on one topic/issue, but it can be incredibly helpful to take a step back and engage with and learn from others that are working in different spaces. The Catalyst community offers a great opportunity to expand my network, knowledge and sphere of influence around topics that I am passionate about.

I am looking at volunteering in my area of focus globally, share my knowledge and experience with other members. Network in the group for other opportunities like fundraising. create synergies, collaborate with other members where necessary.

we like it, and seem like it may help our organization to moving up in many ways

Catalyst 2030 is an inspiring movement of social entrepreneurs and innovators responding to a global call to action for people and planet. This is what has drawn me to the community as I believe it is a group of individuals and organisations passionate about bettering our local and global communities to achieve the SDGs and beyond. As an active member of society, and with my role at Accenture as the Africa Livelihoods and Education Lead, I believe there is so much value I can add, and also learn

RuWYEDA is committed and dedicated to serving humanity and we are making sure that we support the SDGs for a successful implemention, this could be done through partnership and networking/

My Motivation to Join Catalyst Now As a passionate social entrepreneur and climate action advocate, my motivation to join Catalyst Now is driven by a deep commitment to systemic change, collaboration, and community-driven solutions that create lasting impact. 1. Driving Systemic Change for Smallholder Farmers & Climate Action Through my work with Bunyala Agri Climate Action Impact Solutions, I have seen firsthand the challenges that smallholder farmers and fisher communities face—climate change, limited market access, high input costs, and a lack of sustainable solutions. By leveraging innovative approaches such as Black Soldier Fly (BSF) feed production, renewable energy solutions, and digital skills training, I aim to scale sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices that empower these communities. 2. Collaboration as a Key to Transformative Impact I believe in the power of collective action. Catalyst Now presents an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded changemakers, share knowledge, and co-create solutions that address global challenges. By joining this network, I hope to bring African grassroots innovations to a global stage while also learning from successful models worldwide. 3. Amplifying Local Voices & Unlocking Opportunities Many grassroots initiatives lack the visibility and support needed to scale. Joining Catalyst Now will provide a platform to amplify the voices of local farmers, youth entrepreneurs, and climate advocates, ensuring they access the resources, funding, and partnerships required to accelerate their impact. 4. Advancing the SDGs & Strengthening the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem I am committed to advancing SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 13 (Climate Action), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Through Catalyst Now, I aim to build stronger networks, advocate for policy change, and implement scalable models that create economic opportunities while addressing climate challenges. Conclusion: A Vision for Inclusive and Sustainable Impact By joining Catalyst Now, I am not just looking to connect—I am ready to collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change. Together, we can transform communities, uplift small businesses, and build a future where sustainability and inclusivity are at the core of global development. I am excited for this journey and look forward to making an impact alongside fellow changemakers! 🚀

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To connect with social entrepreneurs across the world and build big community to solve most Africa problems affecting youth

I am willing to share my expertise to other communities across the continent of Africa and beyond

To network and collaborate with others

To be a part of the greater network catalysing positive change in the society. I am a believer of systems. If every single action we considered partaking was first analysed in a systemic lens, we probably would act more responsibly.

To build a network of changemarkers

Network for positive and regenerative change.

I just like everything the movement offer as it is just my passion to promote social innovation and Ecosystems Management

First and foremost, contributing to the Catalyst Movement Community in 2030 means actively engaging in conversations and actions that promote sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Furthermore, being part of the Catalyst Movement Community opens doors to valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. As the movement gains traction, various organizations, both public and private, recognize and prioritize sustainable development.

Caractère social avec nos obdjectid 2030

Formation et renforcement de capacités des membres Recherche des partenaires financiers Mise en relation avec d'autres entreprises sociales

Formation and conversation Café

Pour servir ma communauté pour un monde plus solidaire et juste

En tant que Président du Réseau Champ École pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre nous œuvrons pour la durabilité de l'Agriculture à travers la promotion de l'agroecologie, incluant l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, la prise en compte du genre dans les activités et prises de décision, création de l'emploi, inclusion sociale...

Ma-aykata is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate change (low carbon), clean energy (design of solar kits, ecological stoves, etc.), ending poverty (creating green jobs for young people and women), ending hunger (agriculture and livestock, etc.). And we have training programs through which we will raise awareness among young people about the SDGs.

Participation avec les autres acteurs du reste sur le partage d'expérience en ce qui concerne l'atteinte des objectifs du millénaire pour le Développement Durable (ODD)

Appartenir à un mouvement mondial qui promeut l'entreprenariat social

Tamub can significantly contribute to the Catalyst 2030 network by sharing innovative sustainable agriculture practices and technological integrations, offering workshops and training sessions, and collaborating on joint initiatives to achieve the SDGs. We are looking to connect and collaborate with farmers and everyone involved in the processing ecosystem on promoting sustainable practices, and global resource sharing.

We assembled 23 years career experience into a social innovation titled Traditional Artisans inclusion which we wish to scale across Africa. We see Catalyst 2030 as a collaborative global platform from where we can build partnership, networking, collaboration for information sharing, knowledge building, technical and financial support required to scale the innovation. The Traditional Artisan Inclusion model (TA – I model) 1. The targeted development problem We are addressing industry and market exclusion leading to extreme poverty among traditional artisans in Africa who have artisan heritage as the only resource. Due to the neglect of the sector in modern capacity development investment, the persisting traditional artisans are remote rural and urban slum women and youth, indigenous people, the elderly, the chronically sick, persons with disabilities and the displaced who lack alternative source of income. Their ancient designs haven’t been consolidated as a distinct product line to generate its own relevant market in museums, research and cultural centers and streamline stages of crafting evolution, creating story diversity and increased market value. Due to their unique limitations of being generally illiterate, digitally excluded, physically and technically incapacitated, they are left out of the existing modern capacity development investment, elitist training models and the entire growth of the sector which now globally stands at the value of US$ 500 billion (2020) and growing at 20% per year (PBP, 2021). Amidst extreme deprivation, as a last resort, they cling to their artisan heritage, seeking source of livelihood, resilience, social relevancy and therapy. They constitute the poorest production group with individuals living on less than US$ 2 a day. In Africa, artisan practices exist in every community as a source of livelihood and a space of innovation, recreation and enhancing spiritual and social relationships. The sector is second to agriculture in providing employment and source of livelihood among people at grassroots and it has absolute advantage in reaching out and reclaiming productivity accompanied with therapy and restoration of social relevance among the most technically and physically incapacitated demographics and hence driving equity and inclusion. In 2024 sector mapping report Uganda acknowledges that the bulk of artisan skills are trapped in informal sector (MGLSD, 2014). Globally 60% of the workforce is informal and ILO estimates 300 million people to be underserved as home workers and many of these are traditional artisans. Using innovative tools and strategies to mitigate their unique limitations and build their capacity to meet market demands, availing their products to global markets through digital marketing solutions, traditional artisans will improve incomes and move from living on less than US$ 2 a day. 2. The targeted population category This innovation develops artisan products to access global market for the benefit of traditional artisans who are impacted by capacity development services and the overall transformative effect of the business. Traditional artisans are an economic category who manufacture goods using hands or simple tools individually or in small groups, relying on traditional skills and practices. Production and marketing is informal. Because the sector is relegated in investments, the persisting traditional artisans are remote rural and urban slum women and youth, indigenous people, the elderly, the chronically ill and the displaced who have limited economic alternatives and their endangered cultural materials and artisan practices are the only resources they have. There are often people in conditions of either extreme deprivation or technically and physically incapacitated that they retreat to handmade for source of livelihood, social relevance and therapy. 3. The development solution/TA – I social innovation a) The definition Traditional Artisan Inclusion model employs innovative tools and strategies to empower market excluded traditional artisans in Africa to consolidate ancient and create adaptive designs and delivering products to the global market through an online marketing platform linked to partner platforms, trade fairs and agencies. b) The core process of the model 1. Innovative training tools which are customized to unique limitations of traditional artisans, are developed and periodically reviewed 2. A network of community based TA - Inclusion facilitators, developed, grown and periodically appraised 3. Traditional artisans are mobilized and recruited pairing the elderly with the youth for intergenerational sharing 4. A catalogue and cataloguing frame which juxtaposes the ancient and adopted designs is developed and periodically updated and used in training and marketing 5. Three training modules using innovative and customized tools and focusing on consolidating ancient designs, creating adaptive designs, business and digital marketing are applied on cohorts of traditional artisans 6. Established and constantly developed and utilized an online marketing platform linked to other partner platforms, international trade fairs and agencies. 7. Craft categories with high market value including consolidated and adaptive designs are identified, production commissioned and products availed to global market through online marketing platform linked to partner platforms, international trade fairs and agencies. 8. Spontaneous, dramatic, ongoing and informal sharing of skills that develop into a chain training system is encouraged through awards c) The unique aspects of the model 1. Recognizing and targeting traditional artisans as a distinct production group 2. Innovative tools and strategies that are customized to the unique capacity, physical, technical and contextual limitations of traditional artisans 3. The strategy of pairing the elderly and the youth for intergenerational sharing of skills, knowledge, capabilities and perspectives 4. Encouraging ongoing, dramatic and spontaneous sharing of skills developing into a chain training system 5. Balancing sourcing of products for marketing with capacity development of the makers which is informed by the robust market and product research 6. Consolidating ancient designs into a distinct product line and create its relevant market in museums, cultural and research centers   4. The theory of change of TA – I model Preconditions 1. Applying innovative strategies of mobilizing and constantly engaging traditional artisans where the elderly are paired with youth. 2. Recruiting, training, inducting, periodically appraising and constantly engaging community based TA Inclusion facilitators 3. Applying 3 module customized capacity development to traditional artisans using innovative tools on consolidating ancient designs, adapting to changing lifestyle, business enterprise building and digital marketing skills 4. Developing and constantly updating master catalogue and cataloguing frame and utilizing in training and marketing. 5. Established and constantly developed and utilizing online marketing platform linked to partner platforms, international trade fairs and agencies 6. Ongoing encouragement of dramatic and spontaneous sharing of skills developing into a chain training system Required inputs to realize the preconditions include funding inform of grants, and equity and support in form of technical assistance, information and networking. Outputs 1. Established, constantly reviewed and applied innovative and customized capacity development tools and strategies 2. Traditional artisans who include the elderly paired with youth, trained in three modules 3. Established, periodically updated and constantly utilized in training and marketing a master catalogue and cataloguing frame 4. Established, utilized and constantly developing online marketing platform 5. Functioning partnerships with other online marketing platforms, international trade fairs and agencies 6. Market ready products in form of ancient consolidated and modern adapted designs 7. Sales and revenues on products of traditional artisans from international marketing and trading activities. Outcomes After undergoing a complete process of capacity development activities, traditional artisans who include the elderly paired with youth, are increasingly consolidating ancient designs into a distinct product line and availing products to newly developed specific relevant market in museums, culture and research centers. They are also increasingly adapting design skills to changing lifestyles and producing adapted styles. They are adapting technology enabled marketing and accessing the global craft market. They are managing business relationships with value chain partners and building viable micro artisan enterprises which are attracting further training, business financing, capital investments and marketing partnerships from ecosystem institutions. Ancient and adaptive designs are emerging as clear separate product categories, streamlining evolutionary stages in crafting, creating diversity of themes and stories and uses with associated increased market value. Long-term outcomes Traditional artisans in Africa who include the elderly and the youth competitively accessing global craft market and effectively integrated in capacity development programing and mainstream creative manufacturing sector and creating jobs across the value chain. Impact Traditional artisans in Africa who include the elderly and youth and predominantly of female gender increase incomes, improve livelihood and welfare and moving from living on less than US$ 2 a day per individual. Key assumptions 1. The economic, political, social, legal and health environment in targeted countries in Africa remain conducive 2. The most effective way of creating incomes among traditional artisans in Africa, who have artisan practices as the only resource is to improve capacity to access market 3. Consolidating ancient designs into a product line instead of only fusion of ancient and adaptive aspects, can diversify market and increase benefits to traditional artisans 4. The employed innovative mobilization and training strategies to traditional artisans, can mitigate their unique limitations and effectively boost their capacity. 5. The traditional artisans will access sufficient internet and power for minimum required digital operations   The theory of change TA Inclusion model   5. Pathways and vision of scale Every community in Africa has craft practices and conditions of neglect of the sector are also common. The global craft market is potentially abundant. We plan to reach 2 million artisans, transform 1.5 million artisans into competitive market producers, 1.5 million active users of digital marketing platform, create 3 million jobs and increase family incomes by 90% in 5 years after pilot. We shall scale by hybrid model. Through partnership and collaborations and leveraging the ecosystem of social impact, we shall increase our global crafts market share and African countries where we develop makers, prioritizing where the sector is least developed. Expand by re-investing earnings and attracting impact public funding and institutionally engaging in collaborations, joint venture and franchise arrangements. While for profit can handle both capacity development and trading, the nonprofits handles capacity development and links producers to for profits to advance with trading. We are already a member of Catalyst 2030, a global collaborative platform of 3,000 organizations. We use this and other networks to establish collaborations and partnerships around scaling this innovation.

Is a good platform gathering more people with full package

More focused working groups. We are in education and every time we feel we are linking with a group, it is at a completely different level to what we are targeting. Also find that often some of the presentations and events are not communicated correctly and we sign up for events that are not related to our field of expertise. This makes us reluctant to join as time is limited.

I am motivated because during the Cop28 in Dubai, I got the chance to hear abit about what your organisation does and I was inspired. I believe joining you people on the journey of change is a great way to explore, share and gain insights on another level of climate change, also exchanging ideas on what has worked and what hasn't from different perspectives, I think is a great opportunity or motivation to join the team and support its cause, as it aligns with my values as an advocate.

Ceres Food Bank seeks to join Catalyst 2030 to amplify our impact on food security and sustainable agriculture. The network offers collaboration with like-minded organizations, shared resources, and stronger advocacy for systemic change. Membership provides access to funding opportunities, capacity-building, innovative solutions, and best practices. The community support, increased visibility, and enhanced credibility align with our mission to address food insecurity, promote climate resilience.

Catalyst work in collaboration and partnership, provide support to it's partners in addressing the most urgent and pressing needs of society. This highly motivated us to be part of the process in achieving it's drive and to raise the profile of Catalyst locally and internationally. We will bring in strategies such as advocacy, data collection and monitoring of service delivery, environmental sustainability actions and skills development.

To network and learn from the catalyst members

Networking and if possible connecting interms of funding

To be part of a good cause

The letter serves as motivation for the Global Peace and Development Organization (GPDO) in Liberia to join the Catalyst 2030 movement. It emphasizes the benefits of this collaboration, such as global reach, collaboration opportunities, knowledge exchange, increased visibility, and the potential for collective impact in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Joining Catalyst 2030 is seen as an opportunity to amplify GPDO's local advocacy efforts on the SDGs and contribute to

-Sharing Our expertise and experience on how to are achieving SDGs with an emphasis of SDG1

I would bring my expertise in catalysing science to the community to influence policy and corporate action for change in the agri-food sector, especially concerning how to feed 10b people by 2050 in a world grappling with climate change.

I'm motivated to join a global social network that is bringing together organizations working towards global social change to end human suffering and protect our environmeents.

As the Co-founder and CEO of Afrixyz, my motivation to join the Catalyst 2030 community stems from a deep commitment to leveraging technology for social impact and sustainable development. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of food insecurity and economic hardship during my 12 years in refugee camps, I am driven to create lasting positive change in undeserved communities. How and What I Hope to Contribute: I aim to bring my expertise in technology-driven solutions for agriculture.