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Regional Multi-stakeholder Food & Nutrition Security Policy Dialogue“Resilient African agriculture and food systems: securing prosperity and health for all”15-18 August 2017 | Durban | Umhlanga - Protea Hotel
FANRPAN
Hosted by the FANRPAN NODE HOST INSTITUTION
in South Africa
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About FANRPANEstablished in 1997, FANRPAN was created in response to a call made by the agriculture ministers in Eastern and Southern Africa for a network to provide independent evidence to inform policy harmonization at regional level. FANRPAN was designed to promote the dissemination of policy research results across Africa and to act as a platform for engagement of civil society and the research community with policy decision makers.
The establishment of FANRPAN as a sub- regional institution was seen as an opportunity for the Eastern and Southern African regions to reduce dependence on the “external supply” of policy advice.
Today, FANRPAN’s mandate is Africa- wide. The network is representative of state and non-state actors representing government departments, researchers, farmer organizations, private sector, parliamentarians, youth and the media.
VISION: • Resilient African agriculture and food systems, securing prosperity and health for all.
MISSION: • To build resilient food systems across Africa through creation, implementation and assessment of food, agriculture
and natural resources policies that are both evidence-based and developed in partnership with non-state actors.
FANRPAN Strategic Goals
FANRPAN’S theory of change is that of an increased understanding, uptake and implementation of policy that is impactful, coherent and inclusive, to enhance climate change resilience, prosperity, food security, and nutrition in Africa.
The 2016-2023 FANRPAN Strategic Plan, takes into cognizance that there are many challenges that African agriculture faces and FANRPAN seeks to examine and strategically address African agriculture across three contextual dimensions. 1) Transformed African agriculture and food systems through the development and implementation of evidence based
policy 2) Adequate, safe and nutritious food for Africa 3) Climate change resilient and resource sustainable food systems in Africa
FANRPAN focusses on two thematic areas: • Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), which addresses: • Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA), which addresses:
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About the Regional Policy DialogueFANRPAN Regional Multi-stakeholder Food & Nutrition Security Policy Dialogue
“Resilient African agriculture and food systems: securing prosperity and health for all”
Why the Focus on Resilience of African Agriculture and Food Systems
Agricultural productivity in Africa remains low per unit of input, with little significant increase. This is amplified by
restricted access to inputs such as “appropriate seeds, crop protection mechanisms, technological enablers, extension
advisory services, productive resources; soil health and land for cultivation”. In addition, the link between nutrition
and agriculture, and the role of agricultural transformation in preventing malnutrition, remains undefined. Africa has
the highest prevalence of undernourishment compared to other regions in the world, with increasing numbers of
malnourished or stunted children in Africa is increasing. In addition, Africa in particular will be the most vulnerable
region to climate change globally due to infrastructure challenges, poverty and poor governance. Africa’s smallholder
farmers are more vulnerable to environmental shocks and the ecosystem degradation” brought on by climate change
and other natural disasters. Overuse of water and deforestation due to agricultural practice are exacerbating the
climate change challenge at the local level for example through soil erosion and nutrient depletion, and at the global
level through, for example reduced carbon sequestration.
Furthermore, economic inequality and poverty is prevalent in rural areas and Africa’s smallholder farmers lack
information and reliable markets for their products. Government policies sometimes do not address their interests at
the level necessary to be effective and poorly maintained infrastructure, fragmented geographical locations, and trade
barriers impact the potential for transformation and growth. There is therefore an urgent need to develop strategies,
programmes and policies to ensure resilient global‐, national‐, and community‐level agricultural and livelihood
systems, institutions, and policies so that food and nutrition security can be achieved for all in Africa.
Policy Dialogue Format and Objectives
The two day policy dialogue will identify knowledge and action gaps, share lessons on viable instruments, institutions,
policies, and contribute to consensus on priorities for appropriate investment and action by different actors/stakeholders
for building resilience for food and nutrition security. The Policy Dialogue program will feature a wide range of plenary
sessions. A Knowledge Fair will run alongside the conference in order to facilitate informal interaction, learning, and
collaboration among participants.
The content and discussions of the regional policy dialogue will draw on research from FANRPAN projects which
include: (i) Strengthening policy advocacy and research capacity for enhanced food security in Eastern and Southern
Africa (SPARC) funded by The African Capacity Building Foundation; Improving Nutrition outcomes through optimized
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agricultural interventions (ATONU) funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Post-Harvest Management in
Sub Saharan Africa funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation – Helvatas Swiss Intercooperation;
Increasing irrigation water productivity through on farm monitoring adaptive management and agricultural innovation
platforms funded by the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research and; Partnerships for African-
European partnerships for Agriculture Research and Development Partners (PAEPARD) funded by the European
Union /Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa.
The specific objectives of this regional policy dialogue are:
1. Evaluate emerging developments that pose significant threats to food and nutrition security;
2. Assess experiences and draw lessons for using programs, policies, institutions, and investments to build resilience
of agriculture and food systems;
3. Determine key approaches and tools for building resilience of agriculture and food systems at varying levels;
4. Identify knowledge and action gaps in research, policy, and programming;
5. Set priorities for action by different actors at regional and nation levels.
Expected Outcomes
The Policy Dialogue will produce a number of outputs, including policy briefs, Dialogue proceedings, and information
tools including videos and PowerPoints presentations. A range of communications tools and strategies will be employed
to help key stakeholders better understand how to effectively build resilience for food and nutrition security. It is
FANRPAN’s hope that these outcomes will inform regional policy agendas and in the longer term, lead to improved
policies, investments, and institutions that build resilient food systems across Africa through the assessment, creation,
and assessment of food, agriculture and natural resources policies that are both evidence-based and developed in
partnership with non-state actors.
Who will attend the Regional Policy Dialogue?
The Regional Policy Dialogue participants will include representatives from:
• 17 FANRPAN Country Node Coordinators
• Relevant governments ministries and departments,
• civil society member/non-government organization
• farmers organizations
• intergovernmental organization (including UN entities)
• research/extension/education organization
• financing institution
• private sector
• youth organisations
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PROGRAMME SPEAKERS1. Prof Simba SibandaFood, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
2. Dr Tobias TakavarashaFood, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
3. Ms Sharon AlfredFood, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
4. Dr Remi KahaneCIRAD (French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development)
5. Ms Elizabeth MnyanduDepartment of Biotechnology and Food Technology at Durban University of Technology
6. Dr Aldo StroebelNational Research Foundation (NRF)
7. Ms Beatrice Makwenda National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
8. Mr Talentus MthunziFood, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
9. Mr Negas MauricioHelvetas Swiss Intercooperation (HSI) and Mr Aurelien
10. Mr Munhamo ChisvoJIMAT Development Consultant
11. Dr Limbikani Mutuma, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
12. Ms Wezi Chunga- Simbo, Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA -AUC)
13. Dr Tshilidzi MadzivhandilaFood, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
14. Ms Bertha Munthali-Mkandawire, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
15. Mr William Chilufya, Hivos and International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
16. Dr Moses Osiru, Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
17. Prof Alice Pell, Cornell University
18. Mr Dyborn Chibonga, National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
19. Ms Sithembile Mwamakamba Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
20. Dr Martin MoyoInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
21. Dr Sarah BeerhalterSADC Adaptation to Climate Change in Rural Areas in Southern Africa (ACCRA)
22. Mr Vitumbiko ChinokoCARE International
23. Ms Cecilia KhupeAfrica Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAAP)
24. Mr Ringson ChitsikoPermanent Secretary, Agriculture, Mechanisation & Irrigation Development - Zimbabwe
25. Ms Pamela Kuwali (Malawi Node) Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET)
26. Prof Joao Matondo (Mozambique Node) Eduardo Mondlane University
27. Ms Tausi Kida (Tanzania Node) Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
28. Dr Isaiah Mharapara (Zimbabwe Node) The Agriculture Research Council
29. Mr Zamikhaya XalisaCEO, National Marketing Council (NAMC)
30. Mr Themba Mthembu, MEC, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – KwaZulu Natal
31. Mr Bakary Kone, Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
32. H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya, FANRPAN Board Chairman Emeritus and Secretary General, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
33. Mr Ibrahim Gourouza, Grow Africa
34. Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
35. Dr Nalishebo Mabeelo, New Alliance Programme, DREA, African Union Commission (AUC)
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36. Mr Winston Makabanyane, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
37. Dr Nkulumo Zinyengere, SouthSouthNorth
38. Ms Natai Shakwaanande, Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania
39. Mr. Kwame Ababio, Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance/New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
40. Dr Enos Shumba, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
41. Dr Claire Quinn, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds
42. Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi, Acting Director General, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
43. Prof. David Sanders, School of Public Health University of the Western Cape
44. Dr Namukolo Covic, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)
45. Ms Michelle Carter, CARE International
46. Prof Sidi Osho, Sidi Osho Foundation (SOF) Nigeria
47. Dr Marian Odenigbo, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
48. Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela, Agriculture Development Agency (ADA)
49. Mr Victor Thindisa, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
50. Dr Andre Jooste, Potatoes South Africa
51. Mr Noah Nyawo, KwaZulu Natal Youth In Agriculture And Rural Development (KZN YARD)
52. Mrs Cathy Pitout, Lima Rural Development Foundation
53. Mr Francis HaleFood, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
Session Rappartours
1. Ms Puseletso E. Likoetla (Lesotho Node) The National University of Lesotho
2. Mr Masiye Nawiko (Zambia Node)Agricultural Consultative Forum
3. Mr Aurelien Atidegla (Benin Node)Platform for Civil-Society Actors in Benin (PASCiB)
4. Prof Archileo Kaaya (Uganda Node)College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Makerere University
5. Mr Charles Mushizi (DR Congo Node) Centre d`Echanges pour des Reformes Juridiques et Institutionnelles (CERJI)
6. Prof Absalom Manyatsi (Swaziland Node)University of Swaziland
7. Mr Joshua Laichena (Kenya Node), Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
8. Dr Theopoline Itenge (Namibia Node)University of Namibia
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MONDAY, 14 AUGUST 2017 ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION08:00hrs – 22:00hrs Arrivals
14:00hrs – 16:00hrs Registration
16:00hrs – 18:30hrs FANRPAN Board Meeting (Closed Session)
TUESDAY, 15 AUGUST 2017 TECHNICAL SESSIONS DAY07:30hrs – 08:30hrs Breakfast Meetings and Registration
08:30hrs – 10:00hrs Technical Sessions Orientation (Plenary)Facilitator: Prof Simba Sibanda
• Welcome Remarks by Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO Ad Interim• Presentation of FANRPAN Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Projects• Briefing on Technical Sessions
10:00hrs -10:30hrs Tea Break and Networking
10:30 hrs –12:30hrs Parallel Technical Sessions
Session 1: Transformative Change Through Partnerships for Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D)
Facilitator: Ms Sharon AlfredRapporteur: Lesotho, Malawi and Zambia FANRPAN Nodes
Invited presentations: • Dr Remi Kahane, CIRAD (French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development)
Topic: Demand driven and user-led research partnerships: PAEPARD context and lessons from mid-term review
• Ms Elizabeth Mnyandu, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology at Durban University of Technology
Topic: The role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in AR4D within the PAEPARD
• Dr Aldo Stroebel, National Research Foundation (NRF)
Topic: Best practice in building local and international links and collaborations for multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary AR4D.
Reflections: Ms Beatrice Makwenda, National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
Facilitated Discussion:
Session 2: Integrating Postharvest Management in Development Plans
Facilitator: Mr Talentus MthunziRapporteur: Benin, Mozambique and Uganda FANRPAN Nodes Invited presentations: • Mr Negas Mauricio, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation (HSI) and Mr Aurelien
Topic: Promoting PHM technologies in Benin and Mozambique: Challenges and opportunities within the public and private sectors.
• Mr Munhamo Chisvo, JIMAT Development Consultant
Topic: Returns to investment in PHM technologies: A policy case for Benin and Mozambique
• Dr Limbikani Mutuma, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Topic: Approaches for stemming aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut value chain: Experiences from Malawi and Zambia.
Reflections: Ms Wezi Chunga- Simbo, Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA -AUC)
Facilitated Discussion:
12:30hrs -14:00hrs Lunch Break and Networking
14:00hrs – 16:00hrs Parallel Technical SessionsSession 3: Addressing the Triple Burden of Malnutrition through Agriculture: Role of Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
Facilitator: Prof Simbarashe Sibanda / Dr Tshilidzi MadzivhandilaRapporteurs: DR Congo, Swaziland and Tanzania FANRPAN Nodes
Invited presentations (60 minutes): • Ms Bertha Munthali-Mkandawire, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
Topic: Agriculture to Nutrition (ATONU): Nutrition-sensitive interventions within chicken value chains.
• Mr William Chilufya, Hivos and International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Topic: Agriculture, food systems, sustainable diets and nutrition: the case of Zambia.
• Dr Moses Osiru, Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Topic: Bridging the gap between agriculture and nutrition: The role of academia and need for curricula alignment.
• Prof Alice Pell, Cornell University
Topic: How can we effectively communicate agriculture-nutrition research to different audiences for maximum impact?
Reflections: Mr Dyborn Chibonga, National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
Facilitated Discussion (30 minutes)
Session 4: Enhancing Resilience in Agriculture Production Systems Facilitator: Ms Sithembile Mwamakamba Rapporteurs: Kenya, Namibia and Zimbabwe FANRPAN Nodes Invited presentations (60 minutes):
• Dr Martin Moyo, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Topic: Promoting climate-resilient water management and agricultural practices in Southern Africa
• Dr Sarah Beerhalter, SADC Adaptation to Climate Change in Rural Areas in Southern Africa (ACCRA)
Topic: Climate proofing agricultural value chains in Southern Africa
• Mr Vitumbiko Chinoko, CARE International
Topic: Strengthening Sub-Saharan Africa’s response to climate change impacts: The Case of the Fall Armyworm
• Ms Cecilia Khupe, Africa Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAAP)
Topic: Sustainable use of fertilizers for productivity and climate change mitigation
Reflections: Mr Ringson Chitsiko, Permanent Secretary, Agriculture, Mechanisation & Irrigation Development - Zimbabwe
Facilitated Discussion (30minutes)
16:00hrs – 16:15hrs Tea break
16:00hrs – 19:00hrs Technical Sessions Report back (Plenary) Facilitator: Prof Simbarashe Sibanda
• Ms Pamela Kuwali (Malawi Node) - Session 1: Impact and Resilience: Transformative Change Through Partnerships• Dr Joao Matondo (Mozambique Node) - Session 2: Integrating Postharvest Management in Development Plans • Dr Tausi Kida (Tanzania Node) - Session 3: Addressing the Triple Burden of Malnutrition through Agriculture • Dr Isiah Mharapara (Zimbabwe Node) - Session 4: Enhancing Resilience in Agriculture Production System
17:00hrs – 18:00hrs Knowledge Fair
17:00hrs – 19:00hrs FANRPAN Annual General Meeting - Review of the Strengthening Policy Advocacy and Research Capacity for Enhanced Food Security in East and Southern Africa (SPARC) project
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WEDNESDAY, 16 AUGUST 2017 MAIN DIALOGUE DAY07:30hrs – 08:45hrs Breakfast Meetings and Registration
09:00hrs – 10:00hrs Session 1: Official OpeningChair: Mr Zamikhaya Xalisa, NAMC Acting Chief Executive Officer
• Welcome Remarks - Mr Themba Mthembu, MEC, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – KwaZulu Natal• FANRPAN Overview - Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO ad interim• Message of Support by Mr Bakary Kone, Director for Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Strategic Planning - Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)• Remarks – H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya, FANRPAN Board Chairman Emeritus• Introduction of the Minister – Mr Themba Mthembu, MEC, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – KwaZulu Natal• Official Address by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Republic of South Africa
10:00hrs – 10:30hrs Tea break and Group Photo
MEDIA BRIEFING
10:30hrs – 12:00hrs Session 2: Harmonization of Policies for Building Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security Chair: FANRPAN CEO
Panel Discussion (30 minutes):• H.E Sindiso Ngwenya, FANRPAN Board Chairman Emeritus and Secretary General, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) • Mr Ibrahim Gourouza, Grow Africa• Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)• Dr Nalishebo Mabeelo, Senior Coordinator, New Alliance Programme, DREA, African Union Commission (AUC)• Mr Winston Makabanyane, Director: Africa Relations, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries• Dr. Douglas Gumbo, Resilience and Livelihoods Advisor United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Facilitated Discussion
12:00hrs -13:30hrs Lunch break
13:30hrs – 15.00hrs Session 3: Building Resilience for Adaptation to Climate Change in AgricultureChair: Sithembile Mwamakamba
Invited presentations: • Dr Nkulumo Zinyengere, SouthSouthNorth “Africa’s climate: Helping decision-makers make sense of climate information”
• Ms Natai Shakwaanande, Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania“Exploring adaptation of agriculture to climate change: policy choices and actions – the case of Tanzania” Panel Discussion• Mr. Kwame Ababio, Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance/New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)• Dr Enos Shumba, Zimbabwe Country Director, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)• Dr Claire Quinn, Deputy Director of Research (Excellence), School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds
Facilitated Discussion
15:00hrs - 15:30 hrs Tea break
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15:30hrs – 17:00hrs Session 4: Strengthening the Links between Agriculture, Nutrition and HealthChair: Prof Simbarashe Sibanda
Invited presentations (of 20 minutes each = 40 minutes):• Prof. David Sanders, School of Public Health University of the Western Cape “Food system policies to deliver positive nutrition and health outcomes: A practical response to the double burden of malnutrition.”
• Dr Namukolo Covic, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) “How can Africa move from policy pronouncements and national agriculture food security and investment plans to deliver on food and nutrition security?”
Panel Discussion• Ms Michelle Carter, CARE International• Prof Sidi Osho, Sidi Osho Foundation (SOF) Nigeria• Dr Marian Odenigbo, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Facilitated Discussion
18:00hrs – 21:00hrs Session 5: Recognizing African Success: Awards Ceremony and Dinner Master of Ceremony: Mr. Francis Hale, FANRPAN Policy Advocacy, Communications and Knowledge Management Director • Flag Raising Ceremony• National Anthem• Welcome Remarks by Prof. Phineas Khazamula Chauke, Chairperson, National Agricultural Marketing Council • Background and Citation of the FANRPAN Food Security Awards by Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO ad interim• Presentation of FANRPAN Awards, FANRPAN Board Chair H.E Sindiso Ngwenya • FANRPAN Food Security Leadership Awards 1. Media Award 2. Civil Society Policy Movers and Shakers Award 3. Youth in Agriculture Award 4. Appreciation of Good Service and Partnership• Closing Remarks by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Republic of South Africa
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THURSDAY, 17 AUGUST 2017 - SOUTH AFRICA DAY09:00hrs – 10:30hrs Session 6:
Chair: Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela , Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA)
Panel Discussion (60 mins)• Mr Victor Thindisa, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) -“The South African Agro Processing Strategy”• Dr Andre Jooste, Potatoes South Africa -“Role of industry/commodity organisation in South Africas agricultural growth and development”• Mr Noah Nyawo, KwaZulu Natal Youth In Agriculture And Rural Development (KZN YARD) -“Youth and women involvement in policy development processes”• Mrs Kathy Pitout , Lima Rural Development Foundation - “Non governmental actors in South Africa’s Agriculture”
Facilitated Discussion
10:30hrs – 16:00hrs Field Visits to:• Sugar TerminalThe Sugar Terminal is situated on Maydon Wharf, which forms part of the Port of Durban, the busiest harbour on the African continent. The sugar terminal was built in the early 1960’s in order to reduce the handling costs of sugar, to relieve congestion of ships in the harbour and to prevent deterioration of sugar whilst in storage. The terminal’s objectives include ensuring that sugar is available on short notice, that there is space to handle more than one grade of sugar and most importantly that the industry could strategically time the sale of sugar into overseas markets. The total raw sugar capacity of the three silos is 525 000 tons.
• Transnet SOC Limited:Transnet SOC Limited is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Every day Transnet delivers thousands of tons of goods around South Africa, through its pipelines and both to and from its ports. It moves the cargo on to ships for export while it also unloads goods from overseas. Their vision and mission is to be a focused freight transport company, delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services to promote economic growth in South Africa. They aim to achieve this goal by increasing their market share, improving productivity and profitability and by providing appropriate capacity to our customers ahead of demand..
• Cappeny Estates Cappeny Estates is KwaZulu-Natal’s newest and arguably its most popular hydroponic strawberry farm. Nestled between the rolling hills of iLembe and the Indian Ocean, a visit to Cappeny Estates is exciting as it is inspiring. The 17-hectare farm was built entirely from scratch by the Gumede Family, who are first-generation farmers and proud members of the Ballito community. The farm is SA and GLOBAL GAP certified, 100% export certified and compliant, Member of the South African Strawberry Growers Association and Member of the International Society of Horticultural Science.
16:30hrs – 17:30hrs Knowledge Fair – South Africa showcasing
18.30hrs – 21.00hrs Session 6: Closing CeremonyMaster of Ceremony: Prof Simba Sibanda• Review of South Africa Day - Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni (NAMC)• NAMC and TRALAC Book Launch - Mr Bonani Nyhodo (NAMC) & Willemien Viljoen (TRALAC)• Conference Outputs and Resolutions - Mr Francis Hale, FANRPAN • Vote of Thanks - Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO ad interim • Closing Remarks - Mr R. Mooketsa Ramasodi, Acting Director General, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
SOUTH AFRICA DAY
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Panellists ProfilesChair of the Panel
Dr Thulasizwe MkhabelaKZN Agribusiness Development Agency
KATHY PITOUTLIMA RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION KWAZULU-NATAL PROGRAMME MANAGER FIELDS OF SPECIALISATION- Rural development planning and facilitation- Agricultural project management- Institutional development
NOAH SIZWE NYAWOCHAIRMAN: NQANAWE HOLDINGSSPECIALITY AGRICULTURE
MAHLOGEDI VICTOR THINDISAACTING CHIEF DIRECTOR: AGRO-PROCESSING AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (DAFF)SPECIALITY: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
DR. ANDRE JOOSTECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER POTATOES SASPECIALITY: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Kathy Pitout has over 28 years’ experience in rural development planning and facilitation, land reform, agricultural project man-agement as well as institutional development. Working as a programme manager at Lima Rural Development Foundation she
has managed agricultural projects ranging from R100 000 to over R25m supporting small scale farmers. In KZN she has implemented agricultural projects for Gijima KZN, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs. She currently heads the Lima team working on the KwaZulu Natal Irrigation schemes and a large agricultural support programme funded by the Jobs Fund. She has also recently completed the management of a R14m Drought Relief programme implemented at Nsuze and Ndumo with small scale maize and lucerne growers. Kathy is married to Barry, who also work in the agricultural sector and has a daughter Jessica at St Anne’s.
I am a young man by the name of Noah Sizwe Nyawo . I am currently in my last year in Bcom Economics and IT in UKZN due to work I turn to study part time . I am the chairman of Nqanawe Holdings which is a multidispline company that deals with agriculture ( running a 260 h farm that deals with sugaer cane and vegetables) and other services. I am the founder and former Board Chair-man of uThungulu Fresh Produce Market under King Cetshwayo District Municcipality I am currently the Provincial Chairpesron of
KZN Youth in agriculture and rural Development , also the National Advisor to the minister of rural development in Agri Park program. I have been awarded with the best young farmer of the year in year 2015 by the Deoartment of agriculture and rural development and The best young farmer in 2015 by the Future leaders awards . I have represented the country in Japan and china in 2016 learning good agriculture practice. I have been part if the drafting of the youth policy in the country that has resulted on agricultur being the sector recognised under the new policy .
Mahlogedi Victor Thindisa is currently the Acting Chief Director: Agro-processing and Marketing at the National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). He previously was the Deputy Director responsible for Agribusiness and Agro-processing Support and Development at the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD). He spent considerable amount of time (6-years) as an Agricultural Economist, servicing resource-poor farmers in various capacities in
agribusiness emphasising business management, marketing, value addition and agro-processing development initiatives. He has attained two (2) Masters Degrees. Initially, in Agricultural Economics from University of Limpopo, and subsequently Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation from Wits Business School (WBS), University of the Witwatersrand. He is currently a PhD candidate (WBS) with research focusing on factors influencing the competitiveness of small and medium agro-processing agribusinesses. Mahlogedi is a member of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA/LEVSA). He has published and presented scientific papers, initially on the impact of HIV/AIDS in agriculture, then on factors affecting participation of smallholder farmers in agro processing activities and subsequently analysis of trade and employment performance of the agro-processing sector using the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index. He is passionate about smallholder farmer development through adding value and processing of primary agricultural, forestry and fisheries products.
Dr André Jooste has graduated at the University of Pretoria. In 1996 he obtained his MSc (Agric)(Cum Laude) in Agricultural Economics. He also worked at the University of Pretoria as lecturer, after which he joined Standard Bank of South Africa as Information Manager in the Agricultural Department. In 1998 he left the employment of the bank to accept a position as lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State. He completed his PhD in 2001 and was promoted to
Associate Professor in 2003. He was chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State from 2004 to 2006. On 1 January 2007 he joined the National Agricultural Marketing Council as Senior Manager in the Markets and Economic Research Centre. On 1 November 2012 he started as Chief Executive Officer of Potato South Africa.
He has extensive experience in conducting market, policy, rural and industry analysis. This includes, amongst others, implementation of management information systems, identification and use of applicable market research methodologies, compiling industry wide strategies, conducting surveys and value chain analysis. He also specialises in international trade issues and their implications from a country and firm point of view
The agriculture trade talks started in 2000 in terms of the original mandate of the Agreement on Agriculture, and then became part of the Doha Round of negotiations in 2001. Many scholars argue that following the completion of the Uruguay Round (UR), the sensitive issues surrounding agriculture are the main reasons why the Doha Round of trade negotiations is proving so difficult to conclude. Trade Ministers at the 2013 Bali Ministerial Conference adopted important decisions on agriculture and at the most recent Ministerial Conference in December 2015 in Nairobi, members of the WTO agreed to eliminate agricultural export subsidies. This marks an extremely important step in the reform of international trade rules on agriculture since the establishment of the WTO.
This book focuses on these developments as well as the increasingly important role of non-tariff barriers that impact international of agricultural products. In addition, an examination of dispute resolution provisions in the WTO and in regional trade agreements, is also presented. The analysis emphasises that a rules based system of international trade requires a well-established dispute settlement mechanism, and the enforcement of rules.
Book launch
Author(s): Ron Sandrey, Moses Lubinga, William Mwanza, Elizabeth Nderitu, Miriam W. O. Omolo, Yolanda Potelwa & Willemien Viljoen
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AT A GLANCE
STRUCTURE OF THE NETWORK
FANRPAN is a “network of networks” with a coordinating Regional Secretariat and Node Hosting Institutions in member countries. This network of networks structure allows different types of organizations to collaborate under one FANRPAN brand to address shared food, agriculture and natural resources (FANR) issues. FANRPAN plays a critical role in the development of communities of practice, and encourages collaboration and connections across Nodes. The Network maintains a database of FANR expertise and it has convening power at local, national and regional levels.
FANRPAN Member Countries
The Network currently has representation in 17 countries:
FANRPAN’S COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE
FANRPAN’s comparative advantage is its distinctive experience in policy research and analysis, facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue processes, policy advocacy and capacity building developed over the past ten years in Sub-Saharan Africa. FANRPAN’s main areas of strength in policy engagement include: 1. Convening power at national levels working in an inclusive, pluralistic mode with state and non-state actors. 2. Strength and capability in evidence based policy advocacy at regional and national levels. 3. Experience in multi-stakeholder policy dialogues and managing engagement platforms bringing together diverse actors at local, national, regional and global levels. 4. Proven capability in providing capacity development in communications, advocacy, policy dialogues.
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network
Promoting a Conducive Policy Environment for a
Food & Nutrition Secure Africa
Other countries are invited to join and establish in-country FANRPAN structures.
Angola Botswana DR- Congo Benin
Kenya Lesotho Madagascar Malawi
Mauritius Mozambique Namibia South Africa
Zimbabwe
Swaziland Tanzania Uganda Zambia
