The unique challenges faced by smallholder farmers call for an innovative, integrated approach to spur investment, productivity, and technology adoption.

"Social entrepreneurs see possibility where others see problems. They are unapologetically ambitious, setting their sights not just on incremental improvements but on systems-level transformation." writes Sally Osberg, president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

"Farmer associations (FAs) are a great solution, but unfortunately, Egyptian laws hinder their progress."

"Young people in Egypt face long waiting periods for jobs and uncertain economic futures."

After the 2011 revolution in Egypt, a manuscript of the new NGOs’ law was released, which still hampers the ability of civil society to serve various communities

"As the world tests new models of inclusive finance and equitable development, it seems only natural that Egypt’s vibrant voluntary sector should join forces with the private sector."

“Egypt’s future in the coming years will be determined by its ability to reverse the cronyism of the Mubarak era and ensure that future growth is broadly distributed.”

The European commissioner discusses priorities for agricultural development and says that budget cuts will not hit food security spending