With 20 years of experience in agribusiness and sustainable development in Africa, Franck EBA, Regional ESG Manager at Hummingbird Resources Plc, has developed a unique approach to transforming the African agricultural sector into an engine for inclusive growth. Here’s how to think like him.

The challenge: Africa’s lag

Africa holds 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet the continent spends 50 billion dollars on food imports. The real challenge, for Franck Eba, “is to valorize our immense potential while preserving our ecosystems and creating local wealth.” Many companies fail by applying standardized models without considering local realities, community traditions, and territorial specificities.

The expert: A pioneer in sustainable development

Franck EBA did not enter agribusiness by chance. His career with groups like SIFCA and the Compagnie Sucrière Sénégalaise allowed him to develop unique expertise in sustainable value chains. His credo: “Sustainable agribusiness is not an option, but a necessity for Africa’s development.”

His method: The 4 pillars of transformation

• Optimization of the Value Chain: “We must move from a logic of exporting raw materials to local processing that creates added value.”
• Community Inclusion: “The win-win partnership with village growers is the key to sustainability.”
• Sustainable Innovation: “Digitalization and resilient agricultural practices are essential to address climate change.”
• Responsible Governance: “Integrating ESG criteria into corporate strategy is no longer optional.”

The result: measurable impacts

The application of this method has yielded concrete results: integration of 110,000 village growers into value chains, creation of 33,000 direct jobs, preservation of 141,544 hectares of forests. Proof that responsible agribusiness is both possible and profitable.

From theory to action

Understanding Franck’s philosophy is just the beginning. In his exclusive case study “How Franck Eba Doubled the Productivity of Farms in Côte d’Ivoire While Reducing Their Environmental Impact,” he reveals the behind-the-scenes of this transformation: territorial anchoring strategy, community partnership models, waste valorization mechanisms.

• If you are ready to transform your approach to agribusiness in Africa, access his case study on ENTOURAGE+.
• If you wish to personalize this method for your project or your career in African agribusiness, book a session with Franck Eba on Entourage for a tailored diagnostic.