2015 – Anticipating the Future of Agriculture in Eastern & Southern Africa: Outlook for Maize, Wheat, Rice & Sugar

Maputo, Mozambique
October 27-28, 2015

Program

DAY 1 – October 27th, 2015

Welcome and Launch of CEPPAG
Welcome Remarks: Prof. Emilio Tostao, Director, CEPPAG
Keynote Address: Prof. Joao Carrilho, Former Vice-Minister of Agriculture
Launch of CEPPAG & Official Opening: Prof. Orlando Quilambo, Rector of University of Eduardo Mondlane

SESSION 1
Megatrends Shaping the Future of Africa’s Food System
Presentation: Lulama Ndibongo Traub, BFAP/ReNAPRI & Prof. Thom Jayne, MSU/ReNAPRI
Panel Discussion on megatrends
Policy Actions to respond to the megatrends: Dr. Ballard Zulu, IAPRI/ReNAPRI

SESSION 2
Setting the Scene – Trends in Maize and Wheat Sectors: Implications for Public Action

    • Discussion Session: Dr. Mary Mathenge, Tegemeo/ReNAPRI
    • Eastern and Central Africa: Dr. Zena Mpenda, SUA/ReNAPRI
    • Southern Africa: Dr. Joao Mutondo, CEPPAG/ReNAPRI

SESSION 3
The 2015 ReNAPRI Outlook on Maize, Wheat, Rice, and Sugar

    • Discussion Session: Prof. Ferdi Meyer, BFAP/ReNAPRI
    • Overview of Outlook: Key Macro Economic Drivers, Baseline on Maize, Wheat, Rice and Sugar: Mr. Brian Chisanga, IAPRI/ReNARPI
    • Scenario: Trade Scenario, Technology shock: Mr. Raphael Gitau, Tegemeo/ReNAPRI

SESSION 4
Changing Farm Structure and Land Ownership Patterns
Presentation: Rise of medium-scale farms: Dr. Antony Chapoto, IAPRI/ReNAPRI
Floor Discussions: Prof. Emilio Tosatao, CEPPAG/ReNAPRI

SESSION 5
Wrap-up session
Reflections: Erastus Mwencha, African Union
Closing of day 1: Mr. Chance Kabaghe, ReNAPRI Chairperson

DAY 2 – October 28th, 2015

ReNAPRI ‘s Partners Side-Events
Welcome and Recap of Day 1: Prof. Emilio Tosatao, CEPPAG/ReNAPRI

SIDE EVENT 1
Utilization of Global Outlook in Decision-making within the USA
Presentation: Dr. Pat Westhoff, FAPRI
Session Discussion: Dr. Zena Mpenda, SUA/ReNAPRI

SIDE EVENT 2
Analysis of Policy Change: an interdisciplinary conceptual framework and toolkit overview
Presentation: Dr. Danielle Resnick, IFPRI/Food Security Policy Innovation Lab
Discussion Session: Dr. Rafael Uaiene, MSU

SIDE EVENT 3
Towards a Middle-Income Continent
Introduction: Mr. Chance Kabaghe, IAPRI/ReNAPRI
Implementation of CADDAP: Dr. Godfrey, ReSAKSS
Role of Agribusiness in driving Growth: Prof. Johan van Rooyen, IFAMA
Panel Discussion

SESSION 8
Closing Session
Summary of Deliberations and Way Forward: Dr. Mary Mathenge, Tegemeo/ReNAPRI
Closing: Mr. Chance Kabaghe, ReNAPRI Chair

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