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