Farms. Food. Future.
Farms. Food. Future.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Returning to the land
34 minutes Posted May 12, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Introduction
What's on this episode
Sheikh Tambedou, beneficiary of IFAD ROOTS project, The Gambia
Joel and Erina Guma, owner of Pristine Foods Uganda (IFAD funded business)
Annet Nampoza, Human Resource Manager at NASECO Uganda (IFAD yield fund)
Ward Anseeuw, Senior Land Specialist at FAO, and Chair GDPRD TWG Land Governance
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Show notes

Migration stories usually go in one direction: away from rural life, towards cities. But around the world, rural people are proving that progress sometimes comes from circling back with purpose. On this episode, we explore the quiet transformation that comes with what is known as reverse migration: where farmers, rural entrepreneurs and young professionals return home with new skills and vision. From reviving local economies to recharging food systems, they're showing the world that rural life isn’t about just surviving, but thriving. Featuring Ward Anseeuw, Joel and Erina Guma, Annet Nampoza, and Sheik Tambedou.

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Returning to the land - Episode 83