Rooted in partnership. Driving youth-led agri-food futures.
The Nkabom Collaborative is a transformative network of 7 higher education institutions, one not-for-profit, and the Mastercard Foundation. We value collaboration and invite collaborators and partners who believe in our shared mission.
About Us
The Nkabom Collaborative is a multi-stakeholder initiative rooted in Ghana and committed to youth-led transformation of agri-food and nutrition systems.
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Our network includes universities, government agencies, industry leaders, and community organizations working together to drive lasting impact.
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Interested in partnering, supporting, or learning more about the Nkabom Collaborative? Connect with us to explore how we can work together.
Discover Our Strategic Pillars
Our shared vision is to prepare youth to lead the transformation of agriculture, food, and nutrition systems across Ghana. Through experiential learning, community-based research, entrepreneurship and innovation, we bring together academia and industry to drive meaningful change.
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In the News
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has commended the McGill University Nkabom programme for its practical-based training styles.
UG Nkabom Launches Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Roadshow
The UG Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (UG Nkabom) has launched an initiative to support the incubation of 3000 agribusiness start-ups over the next five years.
Inception Meeting for UESD ‘Nkabom’ Project Ends
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has successfully concluded a three-day inception meeting for the Agric-Waste Management and Aquaculture Technology Entrepreneurship Initiative under the ‘Nkabom’ project.
KNUST Partners with Mastercard Foundation; New Project to Address Youth Unemployment in Agri-Food Sector
“This project is designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills, ensuring they are prepared for the demands of the agri-food sector,” he stated. Dr. Abena Boakye, who leads the project’s education component, highlighted the focus on hands-on training.
UHAS launches NKABOM Project to improve nutrition of Ghanians
It is a 10-year transformative project involving seven Ghanaian institutions and McGill University in Canada, being undertaken as part of the Mastercard Foundation's Young Africa Work's strategy.
KTU, Mastercard Foundation to train 2,000 youth under 10-year Nkabom Project
The Vice Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University (KTU), Professor John Owusu, has hailed the institution’s latest initiative—the Nkabom Project—as a transformative intervention designed to address the country’s rising graduate unemployment.
