Statement from our Board chair


Catalyzing an enabling environment for smallholder farmers
In the last year, we integrated practically more ecological, sustainable and regenerative aspects into the food production systems we support. In uncertain times, AGRA’s strong governance has been crucial. We have taken steps to ensure strong and independent leadership across our operations, with strict and careful oversight of the strategic execution of all our plans and initiatives.
H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn
Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Chair of the Board of Directors of AGRA
Message from our President


A year of learning and growth
2021 was a period of recovery following a tumultuous 2020 when, like the rest of the world, we were required to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has been compounded by the greatest challenge of our time – climate change. Throughout the year, and through our work in systems development, policy and state capability, regional food trade, and partnership development, we brought the total number of farmers reached by AGRA since 2017 to over 37 million.
Dr Agnes Kalibata
President, AGRA
2021 Review
OUR LEADERSHIP

H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn
Board Chair

Dr Agnes Kalibata
President

Hixonia Nyasulu
Board Member & Chair,
Nominations &
Governance Committee

Prof. Joachim von Braun
Board Member & Chair,
Programs Committee

Binta Touré Ndoye
Board Member

Roy Steiner
Board Member

Rodger Voorhies
Board Member & Chair
Audit & Risk Committee

Delphine Traoré
Board Member

Frank N.J Braeken
Board Member & Chair
Finance & Human
Resources Committee

Ambassador David J. Lane (Ret.)
Board Member & Chair
Finance & Human
Resources Committee

H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Board Member

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
Board Member

Ada Osakwe
Board Member

Mallika Srinivasan
Board Member

H.E. Lionel Zinsou
Board Member