Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development

Friday, October 14, 2011

AAAPD Side event at World Food Prize & Mobilization of the African Diaspora

14 October, 2011. Africa is Ready for Business: Agriculture Development, Food Security & Wealth Creation. Event sponsored by Iowa State University, African Association of Agricultural professionals in the Diaspora & Partnership to Cut Hunger & Poverty in Africa. In Collaboration with: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) / African Union/NEPAD Coordination & Planning Agency (AU/NCPA) / Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences (SLU).

Round Table Discussion on African Agriculture: Key Issues, Challenges and Prospects

  •  Iowa State and African Agriculture: Finding a Match – David Acker, Dean – Faculty of Agriculture
  • CAADP Implementation: Support for Agricultural Development in Africa – Dr. Richard Mkandawire, AU/NCPA
  • Fostering Africa-US Public & Private Partnerships in Agricultural Research; Extension Investments – Dr. Monty Jones, FARA
  • Harnessing African Diaspora in Africa’s Agricultural Development through teaching, research and extension – Dr. Peter Jeranyama, AAAPD
  • Trans-Atlantic Cooperation for Africa’s Agriculture & Food security - Prof Lisa Forsse, Vice-Chancellor, Swedish Agriculture University

Public Forum on “Africa is Ready for Business: Agriculture Development, Food Security & Wealth Creation

Panelists:

  • Hon. Jumanne Maghembe, /Minister of Agriculture – Republic of Tanzania
  • Hon. Florence Chenoweth, /Minister of Agriculture – Republic of Liberia
  • Hon. Aghatam Alhassane, Minister of Agriculture – Republic of Mali
  • Hon. Pacheco, Minister of Agriculture – Republic of Mozambique
  • Hon. Sally Kosgey, Minister of Agriculture – Republic of Kenya
  • Dr. Monty Jones, Executive Secretary – Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
  • Dr. Richard Mkandawire - //Head of Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Communication, AU/NPCA

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