Thematic Knowledge Event 2: Supporting Climate Resilience in African Agri-food Systems : Building Resilient Rural Economies for a Food Secure and Prosperous Africa
22/03/2022
Date:
26/05/2022
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Proposed Speakers
Setting the Scene
- Dr. Andy Jarvis, Director of the Decision and Policy Analysis Area, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Conversation Starters:
- Mr. Kola Masha, CEO of Baban Gouna (Virtual)
- Dr. Beth Dunford, Vice President, Agriculture and Social Development Complex, African Development Bank Group
Panelists:
- H.E. Rabiou Abdou, Minister of Planning / Governor of Niger
- Ms. Bjørg Sandkjær, State Secretary (International Development), Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Governor of Norway
- Hon. Ukur Yatani Kanacho, Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury and Planning / Governor of Kenya
Closing remarks:
- Dr. Martin Fregene, Director for Agriculture and Agro-Industry, African Development Bank Group
Moderator:
- Alan Kasujja, Lead presenter on BBC World Service’s Newsday program
Venue:
Main Hall, AICC
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