The Student Workforce Innovation Movement (SWIM) has appointed Mr Evans Kyere-Mensah as its Global Agritech and Climate Innovation Advisor.
Mr Kyere-Mensah will provide strategic leadership to expand SWIM’s programmes in agriculture, climate resilience, and next-generation food systems.
A press release copied to the Ghana News Agency stated that he brings extensive experience in agribusiness development, youth empowerment, agricultural value chain innovation, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives globally.
He is expected to contribute to the development of agritech education and certification programmes, create innovation pilot programmes, support student-led agritech entrepreneurship, and advance climate-smart agriculture training.
The release indicated that his experience will be key in providing strategic guidance on expanding SWIM’s agritech education initiatives, university partnerships, and innovation programmes.
Citing the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, the release noted that agriculture supported the livelihoods of nearly one billion people worldwide and remained crucial for economic development, climate resilience, and food security.
It said that Mr Kyere-Mensah’s appointment coincides with global economic shifts, which are increasing disparities and emphasising the need to prepare students for emerging opportunities in agriculture and climate innovation.
“SWIM’s model addresses this challenge by building a global platform that connects students with universities, industry partners, and emerging innovation ecosystems across sectors including agritech, climate technology, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship,” the release stated.
“Evans brings a rare combination of agricultural innovation expertise, youth development leadership, and global perspective,” said Louv Afua Amoakowaa Ford, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWIM.
“Mr Kyere-Mensah’s role aligns with SWIM’s broader mission in build a global workforce ecosystem,” she said.
Ms Ford noted that SWIM had signed an alliance charter with renowned legal scholar and Kenyan activist, PLO Lumumba, as Founding Strategic Advisor and Pan-African institutional ambassador.
SWIM is an emerging global platform connecting young people across Africa and the world to build workforce pathways and innovation ecosystems that prepare the next generation for the evolving global economy.
Source : GNA
