SCHEDULE DETAILS Event Schedules

  • 0700-0900hrs

    Delegates Arrival and Registration

  • 0900-1030hrs

    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

  • 1030-1100hrs

    TEA HEALTH BREAK & EXHIBITION – MEDIA INTERVIEWS

  • Prof Cecilia Onyango 1100-1200hrs
    Prof Cecilia Onyango

    Plenary Session 2: - Policy pathways to transformed food systems

    Facilitator: Prof Norman Maiwashe Agricultural Research Council, South Africa

    Key Note Presentation – Prof Cecilia Onyango, University of Nairobi

    Panel Discussion

    1. Mr Duncan Samikwa, Directorate of Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) Southern African Development Community (SADC)
    2. Ms Eluphy Nyirenda, AGRA Malawi
    3. Kofi Kisiedu Acquaye, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) Africa
    4. 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)

  • 0830-0900hrs

    Recap of Day 1

    Mr Bonani Nyhodo, National Agricultural Marketing Council, FANRPAN South Africa Node

  • Dr Gbegbelegbe Sika 0900-1015hrs
    Dr Gbegbelegbe Sika

    Plenary Session 6: – Climate Action Pathways to unlock food systems transformations

    Moderator: Ms Beatrice Makwenda, Trust Africa

    Key Note Presentation: Dr Gbegbelegbe, Sika, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

    Panel Discussion

    1. Lavel Moonga, University of Zambia
    2. Dr Ackim Mwape, New Zealand, Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre
    3. Prof Norman Maiwashe Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
    4. Dr Andrew Jamali, National Planning Commission - Malawi

    Q & A

    Policy Implications and Reflections

    1. Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi, Director-General: Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development South Africa
    2. Ms Tawonga Mbale-Luka, Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs, Malawi

  • 1015-1100hrs

    TEA HEALTH BREAK & EXHIBITION – MEDIA INTERVIEWS

  • Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi 1030-1145hrs
    Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi

    Plenary Session 7: Integrating Climate Land, Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa for Sustainable Food Systems

    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

    1. Dr Matilda Azong Cho, University of Pretoria
    2. Dr Sithabile Hlahla, Future Water Research Institute, University of Cape Town
    3. 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)

  • 0830-0900hrs

    Recap of Day 2

    Dr Cosmos Magorokosho, Agricultural Research Council (ARC), FANRPAN Zimbabwe Node

  • 0900-1015hrs

    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

    1. Dr Betty Chinyamunyamu, NASFAM
    2. Mr Archibald Chikavanga, CARE Zimbabwe
    3. Mr Godfrey Kafera, FEWSNET
    4. Ms Getrude Kambauwa, Director of Land Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Malawi

    Q & A

    Policy Implications and Reflections

    1. Mr Nawiko Masiye, Agriculture Consultative Forum (ACF)
    2. Prof. Fortunata Makene, Economic and Social Research Foundation, FANRPAN Tanzania Node

  • 1150-1100hrs

    TEA HEALTH BREAK & EXHIBITION – MEDIA INTERVIEWS

  • Tendai Gunda 1100-1200hrs
    Tendai Gunda

    Plenary Session 12:– Pathways to safe and nutritious food for all

    Facilitator: Prof Simba Sibanda, FANRPAN

    Key Note Presentation - Ms Tendai Gunda, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN)

    Panel Discussion

    1. Ms Nicole Carn, World Food Programme (WFP) Malawi
    2. 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

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