Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect

Antoine de Saint-Affrique, Danone and Bagoré Bathily, La Laiterie du Berger on the Main Stage Inspire.

May 11, 2026 | 4:25 PM EAT - 4:37 PM EAT

Main Stage Inspire - PM

Summary :

Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone, and Senegalese entrepreneur Bagore Bathily discuss their long-term partnership, which bridges the gap between smallholder farmers and growing urban markets through science, technology, and sustainable practices. By fostering horizontal collaborations, they demonstrate that local value chains can be both socially impactful and commercially successful. Ultimately, they argue that Africa has the potential to become a food superpower if stakeholders prioritize immediate action and inclusive, long-term partnerships. This summary was generated by AI.

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