#99: William Asiko - "Agriculture is transformational, but you need government to play its role"

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#99: William Asiko - "Agriculture is transformational, but you need government to play its role"

Talking Africa

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5 years ago

#99: William Asiko - "Agriculture is transformational, but you need government to play its role"

As head of the Rockefeller Foundation in Africa, William Asiko is on a mission.

He believes that agriculture can play a transformational role, but only when all stakeholders are playing their part.

The state, unfashionable as it is, is a critical component in helping structure rural markets; and helping farmers access the value under their soil.