The 18th CAADP PARTNERSHIP PLATFORM
Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture: A pathway to strengthening resilience of agro-food systems on the continent.
18th CAADP Partnership Platform Schedule
Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture: A pathway to strengthening resilience of agro-food systems on the continent.
DAY 1
November 28th, 2022
12:00 – 12:30
PLENARY SESSION: WELCOME REMARKS
Meeting ground rules and agenda
Welcome Remarks: Dr. Godfrey Bahiigwa, Director, Department
of Agriculture and Rural Economy, African Union Commission.
12:30 - 13:45
SIDE EVENT 1: Organizer: AGRA
Policy Appropriateness Index tool and e-tracker for policy gap analysis and benchmarking:
Organizer: AGRA
12:30 - 13:45
SIDE EVENT3 : AUC/DARBE/RDD
Integrating land rights and governance in CAADP National Agriculture and Food Security Plans for Building Resilient Food Systems
2:00 - 4:30
SESSION 1: THEME 1
UPSCALING FOOD BIO-FORTIFICATION IN AFRICA WITH REFERENCE TO THE DECLARATION ON FOOD FORTIFICATION AND BIO-FORTIFICATION
Dr Godfrey Bahiigwa
Overview of biofortification programmes in Africa
HarvestPlus journey in promoting biofortified crops and foods: “Where are we and what remains to be done” - Ms. Lynn Brown
Scale, coverage, and trends
Lessons learnt in seed systems for biofortified crops and how governments and partners can create an enabling environment for the private sector. - Mr. Samson Afolabi
Processing and packaging Orange Fleshed sweet potatoes for consumers: what works, and challenges faced. - Mrs. Fannie Gondwe
Contributions of biofortification on reducing micronutrient malnutrition and increasing nutrition-sensitive agriculture
National research activities on biofortified crops and foods: breeding successes and limitations & standards. – Dr. Asea
International research activities on biofortified crops and foods. – Dr. Henry Ojulong
Contribution of biofortified crops and foods to daily diets and the gaps that still need addressing. – Dr. Corinne Ringholz
Open Discussion with Ms. Liz Ogutu
Country lessons & challenges:
How DRC has embraced innovative financing to implement policies and programmes, Dr. Ndeye Khady Touré
How Zimbabwe has mainstreamed enabling policies for biofortified crops and foods, Mr. Kennedy Mabehla
Mainstreaming biofortification into micronutrient malnutrition management programs in Africa, Dr. Patrick Teixeira.
Continental programs and policies that include biofortification, Ms. Kefilwe Moalosi, AUDA-NEPAD.
Ms. Lydie Kouame, Deputy Director, WFP African Union Global Office,
2:00 - 4:30
SESSION 2: THEME 2
SESSION 2: THEME 2 - PROMOTION OF ORPHAN CROPS AND INDIGENOUS FOODS IN VIEW OF THEIR IMPORTANCE TO NUTRITION SECURITY
(Alonso, Silvia).
Keynotes & Presentation
Mr. Mphumuzi Sukati (FAO)
Prof. Fatunbi Oluwole (FARA)
Mr. John Ulimwengu (IFPRI)
Panel & Discussants
SME/Private sector - Ms. Kudzai Hove, Founder, Amayi Foods
Consumer Association Representative, Ms. Josephine Atangana, General Secretary of Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa
Farmer Representative, Ms. Rym Ferchichi - Union Maghrébine et Nord-Africaines des Agriculteurs (UMNAGRI).
Resilience and Climate Change Expert Mr. Divine Ntiokam, Founder and Managing Director, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network
Chef dealing with indigenous foods menus –
Discussion topics:
1. Scope and usefulness of indigenous food
2. Strategies to promote their integration in national food policy instruments, food menus and consumer acceptability and come up with recommendations.
Presentation of compendium on indigenous foods
Summary and Wrap Up – AUC-DARBE
LAUNCH OF THE INDIGENOUS FOODS CATALOGUE
16:45 - 18:15
Side Event 4: Organizer: CERFAM
The Transformative Power of Knowledge Management to Leverage Agriculture and Food Systems
16:45 - 18:15
Side Event 5: Organizer: AUC and FARA
Towards Dakar 2023: Key issues to the AU fertilizer and Soil Heath Summit
16:45 - 18:15
SIDE EVENT 6: AGRA
Africa Food Security Technical Committee (AFS-TC)
DAY 2
November 29th, 2022
12.00 – 13.30
SIDE EVENT 7: Organizer: CGIAR
Forging collaborative engagement between CGIAR and CAADP.
12.00 – 13.30
SIDE EVENT 8: Organizer: AGRA
Presenting AGRA’s Policy Gap and Prioritisation Benchmarking Mechanism through the lens of policy innovation in nutrition sensitive agriculture.
12.00 – 13.30
SIDE EVENT 9: Organizers: AUC - Country CAADP Focal Points
Examining the partnership roles of CAADP Country Focal Points and Country Non-State Actors in strengthening the resilience of agro-food systems through the CAADP Biennial Review.
14.00 - 16.30
SESSION 3: THEME 3
HOME-GROWN SCHOOL-FEEDING PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED FOOD NUTRITION.
Opening Statement: H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) of the African Union.
State of Home-Grown School Feeding Programmes in 2021-2022 (scale, coverage, and trends) and their benefits in Africa (Bibi Giyose, Special Advisor to the CEO, AUDA-NEPAD).
Status of nutrition-sensitive agriculture and impacts on healthy diets and school meals (Dr Nancy Aburto, Deputy Director, Food and Nutrition Division FAO).
Contributions of HGSF programmes to Africa’s food systems development priorities, including the Malabo Declaration commitment to end hunger by 2025 (Dr Simplice Nouala, Head of Division, Agriculture and Food Security, AUC).
Summary of segment one: Moderator:
(Dr Edward Addai, UNICEF Representative to the AU and UNECA)
Setting the scene: analytics for food security, nutrition, and healthy diets in school feeding (Dr Isabel Madzorera, Assistant Professor, Food Systems and Diets, University of California, Berkeley)
Linking school feeding programs to local procurement and improved diets (lessons learned and challenges for implementation)- Government examples.
Summary of segment two (Dr Hameed Nuru, WFP Director, and Representative to the AU and UNECA)
14.00 - 16.30
SESSION 4: THEME 4
ROLE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND EDUCATION IN NUTRITION-SENSITIVE AGRICULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS.
Framing Presentation: “State of research on food and nutrition security in Africa: progress and gaps”. Prof. Kaleb Baye, Addis Ababa University
(Dr Namakulo Covic),
Panel Discussion
Nutrition and Diets. Prof. Francis Zotor, University
Livestock. Dr Siboniso Moyo and Dr. Gbola Adesogan
Systems complexities, influence of trade and climate on African food security and nutrition. Dr. Jo Swinnen IFPRI
Underutilized foods and strengthening food systems in semi-arid areas of Africa: Dr. A Or Andre Van Rooyen, ICRISAT
Moderator: Dr. Namakulo Covic, ILRI
SESSION 4A: THEME 4 - Role of Research, Innovation and Education in nutrition-sensitive agriculture for sustainable agricultural development pathways.
Framing presentation: “Why is research not reaching mainstream policymaking processes in Africa?” Dr. Ousmane Badiane, AKADEMIYA2063
Panel Discussion
Work linking research to policy and programmes. Prof. Richmond Nii Okai Aryeetey University of Ghana,
Work on the link research into County/District policies and programmes. Dr. Dorothy Mituki, Egerton University, Kenya
Advocacy and putting research into use. Ms. Cynthia Mugo, ILRI
Coordination and research agenda setting. Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo, FARA
Moderator: Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, University of Pretoria
16.45 – 18.30
CAADP BUSINESS MEETING
(Invite Only)
DAY 3
November 30th, 2022
12:00-17:30
PLENARY SESSION
PLENARY SESSION
Session Moderator: Dr. Godfrey Bahiigwa
Opening Remarks:
Welcome Remarks: Hon. Angela Thokozile Didiza – Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Republic of South Africa.
Remarks: Mr. Stanlake Samkange - Chair, CAADP Development Partner Coordination Group.
Remarks: Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas - Chief Executive Officer, AUDA-NEPAD.
Remarks: Dr QU Dongyu - Director General, FAO.
Welcome Remarks: H.E Amb. Josefa Sacko - Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, AUC (to Invite the Minister for his Opening Remarks)
Opening Remarks: El-Said Marzouq El-Qosair, Chair of the Bureau of the 4th AU STC on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment and Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Arab Republic of Egypt.
15:00 - 15:15
Keynote Address (15 minutes): “Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture: A pathway to strengthening resilience of agro-food systems on the continent”
Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia (Chair, AGRA Partners)
15:15 - 16:00
SESSION 6: HIGH-LEVEL MINISTERIAL FORUM (HLMF) PANEL
Panel 1A: Moderated by El-Said Marzouq El-Qosair, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Arab Republic of Egypt
Reflections and Reactions from Honourable Ministers in attendance (3minutes each)
Reflections from RECs Executive in attendance (Commissioners/Deputy Secretary general in charge of Agriculture)
16:00-16:30
Panel 1B: – HIGH LEVEL CAADP PARTNER PANEL
Moderated by CEO, AUDA-NEPAD
Reflections and Reactions from Development and Financial Partners (3mn each)
African Development Bank
AFREXIM Bank
European Union
USAID
IFAD
World Bank
FARM Initiative
German Initiative
Sustaining CAADP implementation post UNFSS - President AGRA (10 mn)
16:30 – 17:00
SESSION 7: HIGH LEVEL STAKEHOLDER PANEL
Session Moderator: Hon. Angela Thokozile Didiza – Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Republic of South Africa.
Reflections and Reactions from CAADP Stakeholder Groups (3mn each)
Research and Academia (FARA, RUFORUM, et al)
PAFO
Private Sector
Youth
Civil Society
CGIAR
17:00-17:30
SESSION 8: CLOSING CEREMONY AND HOST COUNTRY COCKTAIL.
Session Moderator: Mrs Estherine Fotabong, AUDA-NEPAD.
Feedback from parliamentarians 10mn
Final Reflections: Dr Ousmane Badiane, AKADEMIYA2063 (10mn).
Communique and Call for ACTION: DARD 10mn
Brief Closing Remarks:
Hon. Angela Thokozile Didiza, Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Republic of South Africa.
Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, AUDA-NEPAD
H.E Amb. Josefa Sacko, Commissioner, AUC DARBE
El-Said Marzouq El-Qosair, Chair of the Bureau of the 4th AU STC on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment and Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Arab Republic of Egypt.