Registration and Networking

Recap of Day 1

Facilitator: Ms Putseletso Likoetla, National University of Lesotho, FANRPAN Node Host

Plenary 3: Seed Regulatory Systems in South Africa

Facilitator:  Dr Yolisa Pakela-Jezile. ARC

 Framing Remarks  - Dr. Canisius Kanangire, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)

 Keynote - Unlocking Seed Systems for All – Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Seed Policy Reform in South Africa, Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela, South Africa

 Panellists

• DDG Serage
• Mr Kobus van Huyssteen, SANSOR
• Ms Ngcebo Parton Khumalo, PPECB
• Mr Gift Mafuleka, Farmer

Q&A

Policy Reflections:  Prof  Fortunata Makena, FANRPAN Board Deputy Chair, Tanzania

Tea/Health Break

Plenary 4: From Evidence to Influence – Advancing Nutrition Advocacy for Policy Reform

Prof Hlami Ngwenya

Facilitator: Prof Hlami Ngwenya, University of Free State, South Africa

• Theatre for Policy Advocacy (TPA) Performance

• Reflections on ACTIVATE Africa Engagements
  1. Dr Beatrice Kiage, FANRPAN Kenya
  2. Ms Zeinab Troure, FANRPAN Ivory Coast

Policy Reflections:  “Building Bridges Between Nutrition Evidence and Policy Action in Africa” Dr Alexander Kalimbira, LUANAR, Malawi

Plenary 5: Empowering the Next Generation – Policy Pathways for Youth in Agrifood Systems

Mr Mashoko Chakanyuka

Facilitator: Mr Edwin Munthali

Keynote – Mr Mashoko Chakanyuka, AGRA

 Panellists

• Ms Hannah Chiwala, Agripreneur, Zambia
• Ms Prossy Among Eyabu, Uganda
• Ms Sambatra Kezia Rakotomanga, Madagacsar

Q&A

Policy Reflections:  Mr Kofi Acquaye, YPARD

LUNCH BREAK

Parallel Sessions

Parallel Session 1: TBA

Parallel Session 2:  Enhancing Youth Participation and Influence in Regional Food Systems Policy Processes in ESA

Convenor: FANRPAN & AGRA

Parallel Session 3: Mapping the Pathways – identifying what is necessary and what might stand in the way of desired changes

Convenor: FoSTA Health

HEALTH BREAK

Bringing It Together –Synthesis of key messages, emerging insights, and alignment opportunities

Facilitator:  Mr Maximillian Yanda, ESRF, Tanzania FANRPAN Node Host

Traditional Networking Dinner

Sponsored by the Agriculture Research Council – South Africa

Registration and Networking

Recap of Day 2

Facilitator: Dr Theopoline Amushenje, University of Namibia, FANRPAN Node Host

Plenary 6: “Financing the Future” – Aligning Investment with Agrifood Systems Transformation Goals

Mr Ishmael Sunga

Facilitator:      Mr Chola Mfula, AUDA-NEPAD

Keynote:         Mr Ishmael Sunga, SACAU

Panellists

• Ms Komape DDG Department of Agriculture, Government, South Africa
• Dr Lewis Hove, FAO, South Africa
• Ms Leona Archery, Agriculture Development Agency (AGDA)
• Prof Zelia Menete, Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique(IIAM) -  Board Chair – CCARDESA

Q&A

Policy Reflections:  Dr Dumisani Kutywayo, Zimbabwe

Tea/Health Break

Plenary 7: Unlocking the Power of the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems Nexus to drive investments and integrated Solutions for Africa’s Agrifood Systems Transformation

• Keynote 1 - Why WEFE Matters for Agrifood Transformation - Dr Aidan Senzanje

• Keynote 2 – How SADC is advancing the WEFE nexus in the region SADC Water Division – Dr Patrice Kabeya

Moderated Panel Discussion - From Silos to Systems - How Africa Can Integrate WEFE into Policy and Investment

• SADC, UNCCD, Waternet, SADC GMI
• AUDA-NEPAD, AUC
• GIZ, AUDA-NEPAD, OKACOM, EU, ZAMCOM, ORASECOM
• LIMCOM, BUPUSACOM, Lesotho ICM, GIZ,
• IWMI, LIMCOM
• GIZ, Renoka (Lesotho ICM), ORASECOM, Limpopo TFCAs Partners (Nature for Water)
• ZAMCOM, AUDA-NEPAD, ZRA, SADC

Plenary 8: Tracking and Measuring the Impact of Agrifood Systems Investments

Facilitator: Ms Beatrice Makwenda, Trust Africa

Keynote –  Dr Sarah Tione, LUANAR

Panellists

• Dr Cliff Dlamini, CCARDESA
• Ms Sindi Kasamabala, EAC
• Mr Vitumbiko Chikono, AATF
• Dr Moraka Makhura, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Q&A

Policy Reflections:  Ms Chikondi Chabvuta, CAADP Non-state Actors Chairperson

LUNCH BREAK

Parallel Sessions

Parallel Session 1: EAC and SADC Policy Implementation Reports Validation Workshop

Convenor: FANRPAN & AGRA

Parallel Session 2: How can science-policy interfaces better contribute to food system transformations

Convenor: CEA-FIRST

Parallel Session 3: Leveraging climate-information services to drive climate-smart agriculture in the SADC region

 Convenor: CCARDESA

HEALTH BREAK

Bringing It Together –Synthesis of key messages, emerging insights, and alignment opportunities

Facilitator: Mr Nawiko Masiye, Zambia

FANRPAN Board Committee Meeting (CLOSED MEETING)

Registration and Networking

Recap of Day 3

Facilitator: Mr Clemance Mapika, ARC, Zimbabwe, FANRPAN Node Host

Plenary 9: Strategic Alignment: Advancing Africa’s Priorities in the G20 Process

Facilitator: Mr Bonani Nyhodo

Meeting of Agriculture Chief Scientists (MACS) Communique Presentation: Dr Litha Magingxa President and CEO

Panellists

• Agriculture Working Group: Mr Thapsana Molepo; Acting Director (Trade Relations) Department of Agriculture;
• ⁠Food Security Task Force (FSTF): Ms Lebogang Botsheleng, Acting DDG: Food Security and Agrarian Reform
• African Union

Q&A

Tea/Health Break

Plenary 10: Policy in Action: Leveraging Regional Policies and Strategies to Drive National Development Outcomes

Prof Richard Mkandawire

Facilitator: Dr Tobias Takavarasha, CAFP

Keynote: Linking National Planning Commissions for a coordinated continental strategy, planning  and implementation, Prof Richard Mkandawire

Panellists

• • Prof Siphamandla Zondi, South Africa National Planning Commission
  • Dr Andrew Jamali, Malawi National Planning Commission
  • Zambia, National Planning Commission
  • Botswana, National Planning Commission

Final Plenary & Closing Ceremony

Mr Mashoko Chakanyuka

• Dialogue Resolutions: Ms Vivian Kazi, ESRF, FANRPAN Tanzania Node Host,

• Strategic Commitment and FANRPAN Way Forward: Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila,

• Vote of Thanks: Dr Aggrey Agumya, FANRPAN Board Chair

LUNCH BREAK

FANRPAN Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Parallel Session 1: EAC and SADC Policy Implementation Reports Validation Workshop

Convenor: FANRPAN & AGRA

Parallel Session 2: How can science-policy interfaces better contribute to food system transformations

Convenor: CEA-FIRST

Parallel Session 3: Leveraging climate-information services to drive climate-smart agriculture in the SADC region

 Convenor: CCARDESA