Pre-summit AGRF 2021

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Created 07 September 2021

 6 September 2021. AGRF 2021 Summit. Pathways to recovery and resilient food systems (see the full programme). Below are some highlights of the pre-summit

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Unlocking African PDBs catalytic role (for increased investments in sustainable food systems) 

By IFAD. The potential of African Public Development Banks (PDBs) in catalyzing investments forsustainable food systems was assessed. Moreover, the event examined challenges, opportunities, best practices, and experiences of PDBs and relevant players in catalyzing and channeling more public and private finance to transform food systems in Africa.

 

  • Mr. Remy Rioux Chief Executive Officer, Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
  • Hon. Aichata Toure Mme Cisse Director of Operations, National Bank for Agricultural Development, Mali
  • Ms. Atsuko Toda Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural Development, African Development Bank (AfDB)
  • Ms. Antonella Baldino Chief International Development Finance Officer, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
  • Mr. Nadjirou Sall President of the National Council for Consultation and Cooperation of Rural People (CNCR)
  • Mr. James Marc de Sousa Shields Lead Technical Specialist, Rural Finance & Markets, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

 

Intra-African agricultural trade within the context of the AfCFTA

by FAO / AUc and the AfCFTA Secretariat. The side event discussed and highlighted the challenges encountered including emerging innovations and opportunities during implementation of the AfCFTA in the agricultural sector since trading under preferential arrangements started on 1 January 2021. 

  • Mr. Ziad Hamoui Executive Director of Transport and Operations at Tarzan Enterprise Ltd
  • Dr. Blaise Ouattara Quality Officer, Regional Office for Africa (RAF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
  • Mr. Gerald Masila Executive Director, Eastern Africa Grain Council
  • Dr. Suffyan Koroma Senior Policy Officer, Food and Agricultural Organisation
  • Ms. Beatrice Gakuba Executive Director, African Women in Agribusiness Network Ltd, AWAN - AFRIKA
  • Dr. Janet Edem Head, Rural Development Division in the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission
  • Mr. Komla Bissi Senior Adviser to the Secretary General, AfCFTA Secretariat
  • Dr. David Luke Professor in Practice & Strategic Director, London School of Economics, Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa

 

Women inclusion in resilience of agricultural value chains

by IDRC. Three different research projects in three African regions (East, West and North) shared knowledge on how multi-stakeholders’ approaches can be used to gain better understanding on the importance of a stronger role of women farmers and their families in the food systems and in key commodities value chains within the system.

  • Ms. Julie Crowley Regional Director, West & Central Africa, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
  • Dr. Edidah Lubega Ampaire Senior Programme Specialist, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
  • Prof. Redouane Choukrallah Professor and Head of the Salinity and Plant Nutrition Laboratory, Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Hassan II
  • Ms. Grace Nanyonjo Gender Specialist & Coordinator, Karamoja, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
  • Dr. Andrew Wardell Principal Scientist, Value Chains, Finance and Investment & Principal Investigator , Globalizations, IDRC
  • Ms. Mercy Ruii Program Officer, Africa’s Future, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

 

Building resilient food systems

 By IFAD. This session identified the role of the private sector, farmer organizations, government, and development partners in transforming the agriculture and food systems in Africa.

  • Mr. Matthew Ingram Senior Project Manager at the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)
  • Ms. Elizabeth Nsimadala President, Panafrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO)
  • Mr. Natwijuka Brian Managing Director, Robran Holdings Limited
  • Dr. Jyotsna Puri Director, Environment, Climate Gender, Youth, Nutrition and Social Inclusion Division (ECG), International Fund for Agricultural Development
  • Dr. Christine M. Ciccone Special Advisor for the UN Food Systems Summit, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
  • Dr. Godfrey Bahiigwa Director, Agriculture & Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union Commission
  • Dr. Jemimah Njuki Director for Africa, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) & Leader, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS)
  • Dr. Donal Brown Associate Vice-President, Programme Management Department, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

 

Effective instruments for innovation investment

By: Commission on Sustainable Agriculture Intensification (CoSAI). A recent study by CoSAI revealed that only 7% of the investment in innovation in the Global South has explicit environmental outcomes and only half of that had clear social objectives. The session explored a cohort of instruments, with a focus on understanding the contexts in which they have been used effectively, enabling validation of preliminary findings and suggestions for further evidence.

 

Agro Knowledge food security solutions

By Growing-Smart Agriculture. The Practical Agriculture Courses offers a comprehensive approach to teaching agricultural production. The PAC program is based on a “train the trainer” concept, where Israeli agronomists teach local candidates to be trainers, enhancing their knowledge and teaching skills.

  • Mr. Roy Peleg Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Growing Smart

E-Extension: Accelerating Building Back Better - Exploring successes in digital advisory services and e-extension systems

Farm Radio International. E-Extension services have a direct contribution to increased capacity to generate, analyze and use data and innovations.

The Role of Collaborative Food Systems Leadership In Tackling Sector Implementation Challenges

By AGRA's Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) and the African Food Fellowship
A first panel discussed the role of collaborative leadership which bring together Permanent Secretaries as the chief technical experts from government, as well as key representatives from the private sector and state delivery mechanisms to discuss  progress in achieving national agriculture priorities. A second panel explored new forms of leadership in agri-food systems that can accelerate systems-level change across Africa. 

  • Dr. Agnes Kalibata President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
  • Prof. Hamadi Boga Principal Secretary, State Department for Agricultural Research in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, Kenya
  • Hon. Dr. Mandefro Nigussie Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia
  • Dr. Fadel Ndiame Deputy President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
  • Dr. Jolly Dusabe Policy Programme Officer & Lead, Youth Engagement in Food Systems, World Food Program
  • Ms. Nachilala Nkombo Country Director, Zambia, World Wide Fund
  • Mr. Victor Mugo Co-chair, Youth Liaisons Group, UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), Regional Coordinator - CSAYN & Nourishing Africa
  • Dr. Nungari Mwangi Strategy Officer, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) & Lead, Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)
  • Ms. Eunice Khaguli Dean, African Food Fellowship & Senior Manager, Food Systems and Inclusive Growth, Wasafiri Consulting
  • Dr. Joost Guijt Knowledge Manager, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen University & Director, African Food Fellowship
  • Ms. Waithera Nganga Horticulture Fellow, African Food Fellowship
  • Dr. Brenda Shenute Namagumya Advisor Facilitating Stakeholder Partnerships, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
  • Mr. Thierry Ngoga Head of State Capability, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
  • Biography
  • Dr. Jochen Harnisch Head of Division, Agriculture, Water and Biodiversity, KfW
  • Prof. Siza Tumbo Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Tanzania
  • Hon. Jean Claude Musabyimana Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda
  • Dr. Apollos Nwafor Vice President for Policy and State Capability, AGRA
  • Christabell Makokha Head of Partnerships & Innovation Lead, Aceli Africa
  • Ms. Belinda Bwiza Deputy Country Director, One Acre Fund Rwanda
  • Mr. Vincent Aduramigba-Modupe Centre Director, Africa, International Nitrogen Initiative & Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training
  • Dr. Richard Mkandawire Africa Director, Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) & Chairperson, Malawi’s National Planning Commission

Positioning African Youths to Transform Food Systems Through Technology

Heifer International’s 2021 survey report. “The Future of Africa’s Agriculture: An Assessment of the Role of Youth and Technology” (68 p.), reveals that “smallholder farmers will embrace advanced technologies if the tools are affordable, and they can receive training in how to use them.” The report reveals the urgency of new investments to stimulate access to financing and technology innovation as a means to rejuvenating Africa’s food systems and develop economic opportunities. 

 

South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC): Promoting Youth-led Agri-food Innovations from the Global South 

By IFAD and AGRA. The South-South and Triangular Cooperation event highlighted innovative solutions from the youth that are transforming the agri-food sector in Africa; and provide a platform to tackle some of their existing challenges.

Science & innovation for sustainable and resilient food systems in Africa

ONE CGIAR. This panel focused on the roles of science, research, and innovation in sustainable and resilient food systems for Africa. The session concluded by drawing together proposals and recommendations for One CGIAR to deliver its commitments to Africa.

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