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The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in partnership with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) will be holding a side event during the 20th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the Africa day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) in Harare, Zimbbwe.
This session will focus on the ongoing efforts by Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, and Ethiopia in developing strategic pathways to transform their agrifood systems. These countries are in the process of creating innovative strategies aimed at enhancing food security, increasing agricultural productivity, and fostering economic resilience. The session will highlight the alignment of these strategies with the CAADP strategic objectives, providing insights into the processes, challenges, and early lessons from these nations. The session will also explore how these ongoing strategies could inspire broader efforts across Africa to meet CAADP and Malabo Agenda goals.
The meeting delves into the groundbreaking efforts of Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, and Ethiopia in revolutionizing their agrifood systems. The side event is running under the title “Strategic Pathways to Transforming Agrifood Systems: Country Experiences and Lessons” on 31 October 2024 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare from 2 pm to 4 pm Southern Africa Time (SAT).
In this interactive session, representatives from these four pioneering countries will share their innovative strategies aimed at enhancing food security; increasing agricultural productivity; and fostering economic resilience.
Key Highlights:
– Insights into the development of national agrifood system transformation strategies
– Alignment with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategic objectives
– Lessons learned from implementation, including challenges and successes
– Exploring how these strategies can inspire broader efforts across Africa to achieve CAADP and Malabo Agenda goals
Featured Speakers
– Dr. John Ulimwengu, Senior Research Fellow in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit, IFPRI
– Dr. Octave SEMWAGA – Former Director General of Planning & CAADP Focal Person, MINAGRI, Rwanda
– Rudo E. Makunike (PhD), Principal Programme Officer, Sustainable Land and Water Management- AUDA-NEPAD
– Hon. Neema Lugangira, MP-Tanzania Parliament & Deputy Chair, Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPAN)
– Mwaka Namukonda (PhD), Coordinator, CAYACC
– Paulina S Addy, Director, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana.
Why Attend?
– Gain valuable insights into successful agrifood system transformation strategies
– Network with policymakers, practitioners, and experts from across Africa
– Contribute to the discussion on scaling up innovative solutions
– Enhance your understanding of CAADP and Malabo Agenda implementation
Join the meeting virtually via the details below:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Oct 31, 2024 04:00 PM Johannesburg
Topic: Strategic Pathways to Agrifood Systems Transformation
Register in advance for this webinar:
