Sustainable Development
The Foundation works with other organizations to promote food and nutrition security by empowering small holder farmers in Africa, and encouraging investment throughout the agricultural value chain. The Foundation also builds awareness and promotes policy and institutional development to achieve sustainable development in an era of climate change.
ITU Interview with Kofi Annan
Interview with former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Founder and Chairman, Kofi Annan Foundation.
Our collective effort to eradicate polio is close to success
The battle against polio is an extraordinary example of what can be achieved when we work together.
'The Courage to Change'
Mr. Annan's closing remarks at the 2013 Skoll World Forum
Achieving food and nutrition security for all
Flagship Forum
Securing Food. Harvesting the Future!
Existing and New Approaches to Food Security – A Contribution of German Development Policy
Kofi Annan sets out vision to achieve food and nutrition security for all
Berlin, Germany – Former UN Secretary-General and Chairman of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Kofi Annan, will today outline how food and nutrition security, particularly for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable, can be achieved by transforming agriculture and reshaping the global food security system.
Kofi Annan calls for urgent collective action to address the climate threat
“no nation, rich or poor, will escape its impact.”
Immediate Action and Long-Term Collective Leadership to Solve the Climate Crisis
"It is all our responsibility to ensure our children and grandchildren inherit a sustainable world"
Public Private Partnerships in Latin America
On November 12, Mr. Annan addressed the America Business Council's 2012 Continuity Forum. In a speech that drew on Mr. Annan's appreciation of the importance of the private sector, he stressed that business is a partner for development, and explored the different ways in which the benefits of private enterprise can be leveraged for public good. In particular, he discussed a range of successful partnerships for development between public actors and members of the private sector, and encouraged the business leaders in the audience to look to these successes for inspiration as they grow and develop their own business.
Annan Advocates for Investment in Small Farmer
Arusha — Farmers have the enthusiasm but need the necessary support from the government.
Accelerating Beyond the Tipping Point - Opening Remarks at the 2012 Africa Green Revolution Forum
Opening Remarks delivered by Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Chairman, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), African Green Revolution Forum,
27 September 2012, Arusha, Tanzania