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Join us as we dive into aquaponics in West Africa with Wiatta Thomas, founder of Aquafarms Africa, the winner of the FAO Global AgriInno Challenge 2020 which was sponsored by PDD. Aquafarms Africa is enabling youths in Guinea, in particular women, to become agri-entrepreneurs with their solar-powered aquaponic farm franchise. In this episode, you'll learn: 1) How modern agriculture can effectively address youth unemployment 2) Overcoming barriers to entrepreneurship through innovations in financing 3) The importance of proven technologies at lower cost for future food system development 4) Tips for women entrepreneurs to succeed