2014 – Anticipating & Responding to the Region’s Policy Challenges in the Decade Ahead

The ReNAPRI 2014 Annual Stakeholder Conderence seeks to support dynamic collaboration amongst national agricultural policy research institutes to produce sustainable and high-quality research, outreach and capacity development that promotes national and regional agricultural policy objectives. The 2014 Stakeholder Conference presented an outlook of maize production, consumption, prices and trade for select countries in ESA for the period 2014 to 2023.

Program

DAY 1 – November 4th 2014

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Welcome Remarks: Mr. Chance Kabaghe, ReNAPRI Chairperson
Keynote Address: H.E. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union (AU)
Official Opening: Hon. Guy Scott, Vice President of the Republic of Zambia

SESSION 1: The ReNAPRI Maize Outlook – Market Projections for 2014 – 2023

Discussion Session Moderator: Prof. Ferdi Meyer, ReNAPRI

SESSION 2: Food Trade Policy Scenarios: Closed vs. Open Borders – Who are the Winners and Losers?

Discussion Session Moderator: Prof. Oliver Saasa, ReNAPRI

  • Scenario: closed borders and the impact on regional maize trade flows
  • Scenario: closed borders and the impact on net farm income

SESSION 3: The Future of African Agriculture: Strategic Planning Session

Discussion Session Moderator: Prof. Oliver Saasa, ReNAPRI

SESSION 4: Day 1 Wrap Up

  • Wrap Up: Dr. Mary Mathenge, Tegemeo/ReNAPRI
  • Discussion Session Moderator: Prof. Oliver Saasa, ReNAPRI

DAY 2 – November 5th 2014

SESSION 5: Africa Feeding Africa – The Role and Importance of Developing Vibrant Commodity Exchange Systems

Group Discussion Moderator: Prof. Oliver Saasa

SESSION 6: Agricultural Trade and Poverty Reduction

Group Discussion Moderator: Prof. Oliver Saasa

SESSION 7: Day 2 Wrap Up

  • Daty 2 Synthesis and Response: Prof. Oliver Saasa, ReNAPRI
  • Closing Remarks: Mr. Chance Kabaghe, Chair of ReNAPRI

Gala Dinner and Official Launch of ReNAPRI

  • Welcoming remarks and recognition of the corporate sponsors: Mr. Chance Kabaghe, Chair of ReNAPR
  • Remarks: Todd Thompson, FoodTrade ESA
  • Speech from Guest of Honor and official launch of ReNAPRI: Mr. Sondiso Ngwenya, Secretary General, COMESA

Download the conference booklet here.