More than 200 young people from about two dozen African countries from Morocco to South Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, answered our call to tell us their vision for achieving "A Full Food Basket for Africa by 2020." With concern, compassion, and wit, young Africans shared a human perspective on the sad realities of hunger and malnutrition in Africa and the need to create a different world.
The winners of the contest were announced at the 2020 Africa Conference in Kampala, Uganda on April 1, 2004.
Grand Prize: |
Nelisiwe Mbali Mtsweni, Age 17, South Africa |
Runners-Up: |
Yoda Jean Paul, Age 18, Burkina Faso
Oladayo Osunjaiye, Age 17, Nigeria |
Ms. Nelisiwe Mbali Mtsweni received her award from His Royal Highness Omukama (King) of Tooro Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabambaiguru Rukidi IV. Selected entries have been compiled into a booklet entitled "A Full Food Basket for Africa by 2020." The booklet is meant to deliver the messages of these young authors to the African leaders in government, civil society, and business attending the 2020 Africa Conference, as well as to others throughout the world.
IFPRI thanks all of the young people who entered the competition for voicing their confidence that hunger in Africa can be overcome.