BANANA IN AFRICA
A sector for the future
Key figures
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Human factors
The future of young people is at the heart of debates in all African countries. Today, 62% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 25. This demographic explosion worries many experts, who speak of a "time bomb".
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Contrary to popular belief, African women are an integral part of the continent's agricultural sector. The figures speak for themselves: women account for up to 62% of workers in the sector, and are responsible for around 80% of the food produced in sub-Saharan Africa.
One of the most important issues is post-harvest storage, since storage problems lead to the loss of 40-60% of each harvest.
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