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
- Context: ReNAPRI Modeling Framework
- Global & Regional Drivers: Prof. Pat Westhoff, FAPRI
- Maize Sector Outlook
- Farm Level Analysis: Maize Cost of Production Benchmarking
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
- Megatrends Shaping African Agriculture: Prof. T.S. Jayne, MSU
- Changing dynamics around land in Africa: Dr. Milu Muyanga, MSU
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
- The SAFEX experience: Mr. Chris Sturgess, SAFEX
- The ACE Experience: Mrs. Esther Kawale, ACE
- The East African Experience: Mr. Gerald Masila, EAGC
- The Ugandan Experience: Warehouse Receipt System, Dr. Charles Mukama, Ministry of Agriculture, Uganda
SESSION 6: Agricultural Trade and Poverty Reduction
Group Discussion Moderator: Prof. Oliver Saasa
- Enhancing Small Holder Access to Markets: Dr. Antony Chapoto, IAPRI
- Intra-Africa Agricultural Trade – Import/Export Bans: George J Magai, COMESA/ACTESA
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.