Thematic Knowledge Event 2: Supporting Climate Resilience in African Agri-food Systems : Building Resilient Rural Economies for a Food Secure and Prosperous Africa

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