Delegates Arrival and Registration
Plenary Session 1: High Level Official Opening Ceremony
Moderator: Mr Mathews Malata, Climate Change Activist
Setting the Scene for the FANRPAN Annual Policy Dialogue – Dr Tshilidzi Madzivhandila, FANRPAN CEO and Head of Mission
Opening Remarks Mr Herbert Chagona, CISANET Board Chair
- Dr Theo de Jager, FANRPAN Board Chair
***Traditional Dance Group***
Introduction of Guest of Honor – Hon Sam Kawale, Minister of Agriculture, M.P
Official Welcome Address – H.E Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of Malawi
TEA HEALTH BREAK & EXHIBITION – MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Plenary Session 2: - Policy pathways to transformed food systems
Prof Cecilia Onyango
Facilitator: Prof Norman Maiwashe Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
Key Note Presentation – Prof Cecilia Onyango, University of Nairobi
Panel Discussion
- Mr Duncan Samikwa, Directorate of Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Ms Eluphy Nyirenda, AGRA Malawi
- Kofi Kisiedu Acquaye, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) Africa
- Mr Readwell Musopole Director of Planning, Ministry of Agriculture - Malawi
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- Dr Dumisani Kutywayo, Department of Research and Specialist Services- Zimbabwe
- Mr Chola Mfula, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Session 3: Plenary – Research Pathways to transformed food systems
Mr Sherwin Gabriel
Facilitator: Dr William Chadza, Mwapata Institute
Key Note Presentation: Mr Sherwin Gabriel, International Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Panel Discussion
- Dr Angeline Mujeyi, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
- Prof Tafadzwa Mabhaudi, ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems
(ARUA-SFS), Future Africa, University of Pretoria
- Dr Joseph Nagoli, Director of Knowledge and Learning, National Planning Commission of Malawi
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- Dr Yolisa Pakela Jezile, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
- Dr Cliff Dlamini, Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)
LUNCH BREAK
Session 4: Parallel Sessions Food Systems Transformation in a Changing Climate
Convened by the Food Systems Transformation in Southern Africa for One Health (FoSTA-Health) Research Consortium
Parallel Session 1: Climate Futures and Impact on Irrigation
Parallel Session 2: Food system mapping Session
Parallel Session 3: Women’s empowerment in agricultural change: Malawi and Tanzania
Parallel Session 4: Navigating Food Policy and Consumer Realities: Budgeting, Diets, and Crop Choices in Malawi and Zambia's Evolving Food Environments
Parallel Session 5: Evidence-based policy pathways for climate action
HEALTH BREAK
Plenary Session 5: Bringing It All Together
Moderator: Prof. Archileo Kaaya, Makerere University, FANRPAN Uganda Node
Feedback from Parallel Sessions
Q & A
Recap of Day 1
Mr Bonani Nyhodo, National Agricultural Marketing Council, FANRPAN South Africa Node
Plenary Session 6: – Climate Action Pathways to unlock food systems transformations
Dr Gbegbelegbe Sika
Moderator: Ms Beatrice Makwenda, Trust Africa
Key Note Presentation: Dr Gbegbelegbe, Sika, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Panel Discussion
- Lavel Moonga, University of Zambia
- Dr Ackim Mwape, New Zealand, Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre
- Prof Norman Maiwashe Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
- Dr Andrew Jamali, National Planning Commission - Malawi
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi, Director-General: Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development South Africa
- Ms Tawonga Mbale-Luka, Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs, Malawi
TEA HEALTH BREAK & EXHIBITION – MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Plenary Session 7: Integrating Climate Land, Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa for Sustainable Food Systems
Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi
Facilitator: Dr Colleta Gandidzanwa, ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS), Future Africa, University of Pretoria
Key Note Presentation: Prof Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, University of Pretoria
Panel Discussion
- Dr Matilda Azong Cho, University of Pretoria
- Dr Sithabile Hlahla, Future Water Research Institute, University of Cape Town
- Dr Sera Gondwe, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- Maxwell Mudhara (Director FSG/CTAFS)
- Dr Vimbayi Chimonyo (Scientist CIMMYT)
- Dr Richard Kajombo (Director for planning Ministry of Finance, Malawi)
Plenary Session 8: Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology
Dr Greenwell Matchaya
Facilitator: Mr. Vitumbiko Chinoko, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)
Presentations
- Dr Francis Nangayo, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)
- Dr Ijeoma Akaogu, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)
- Dr Abel Sefasi/ Dr Kingdom Kwapata, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- Practitioner
- Government Representative (Permanent Secretary)
LUNCH BREAK
Session 9: Parallel Sessions Technology and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation
Parallel Session 1: Convened by Solidaridad
Parallel Session 2: Convened by AATF
HEALTH BREAK
Plenary Session 10: Bringing It All Together
Moderator: Mr Shane Hardowar, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Node
Feedback from Parallel Sessions
Q & A
Recap of Day 2
Dr Cosmos Magorokosho, Agricultural Research Council (ARC), FANRPAN Zimbabwe Node
Plenary Session 11: Shocks and how they impact food and nutrition security
Moderator: Ms Pamela Kuwali, CARE Malawi
Key Note Presentation: Mr Duncan Samikwa, SADC - Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis Programme
Panel Discussion
- Dr Betty Chinyamunyamu, NASFAM
- Mr Archibald Chikavanga, CARE Zimbabwe
- Mr Godfrey Kafera, FEWSNET
- Ms Getrude Kambauwa, Director of Land Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Malawi
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- Mr Nawiko Masiye, Agriculture Consultative Forum (ACF)
- Prof. Fortunata Makene, Economic and Social Research Foundation, FANRPAN Tanzania Node
TEA HEALTH BREAK & EXHIBITION – MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Plenary Session 12:– Pathways to safe and nutritious food for all
Tendai Gunda
Facilitator: Prof Simba Sibanda, FANRPAN
Key Note Presentation - Ms Tendai Gunda, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN)
Panel Discussion
- Ms Nicole Carn, World Food Programme (WFP) Malawi
- Mr Kondwani Mpeniuwawa, Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS - Ministry of Health
Q & A
Policy Implications and Reflections
- RAZAFINJARA Aimé Lala, Chairperson of the CCARDESA Board of Directors
- Ms Medrina Linda Mloza Banda, Principal Secretary for Technical Services, Malawi
Plenary Session 13: Tackling a real problem with proven solutions: Gender Transformative Approaches
LUNCH BREAK
Parallel Sessions Knowledge management and sharing for agricultural development
Parallel Session 1: Convened by HSRC
Parallel Session 2: Convened by CCARDESA
Parallel Session 3: Convened by CARE
HEALTH BREAK
Plenary Session 16: Official Closing Ceremony
Moderator: Prof Simba Sibanda, FANRPAN
- Policy Dialogue Resolution
- Invitation to Malawi Day Dialogue – Ms Elizabeth Namaona, Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET)
- Vote of Thanks, FANRPAN CEO
- Official Closing Remarks, Malawi Agriculture Ms Medrina Linda Mloza Banda, Principal Secretary for Technical Services, Malawi