Session 1: Integrating Equity into Food Systems Research and Development 19 October 2021, 12:00 UTC Speakers: Nozomi Kawarazuka (CGIAR) Nozomi Kawarazuka is social anthropologist at the International Potato Center, based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Her research draws on critical social theory and political ecology to explore social power relations in the adoption and distribution of agricultural …
The ‘Community in Focus’ series invites updates from members of the Foresight4Food Community of Practice. This is a chance to see what ‘foresight’ means for the different institutions and what key food foresight exercises they are currently engaged in. Please get in touch if you are keen on contributing.
Janet Edeme is a Nigerian agricultural scientist and plant biologist, who works as the Director of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture at the African Union Commission (AUC/DREA), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Edeme’s work and research focuses on the field of agricultural science. She carried out post-doctoral research at the International Livestock Research …
Avinash Kishore joined IFPRI in September 2012 as a Post-Doctoral Fellow after completing his PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University. He obtained Masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University before joining the PhD program. Avinash studied at IRMA and worked for four years with International Water Management Institute (IWMI) before going to the US …
Dr. Julio A. Berdegué is FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean since the 22nd of April 2017. Dr. Berdegué, a national of Mexico, holds a Ph.D. in Social Science from Wageningen University, The Netherlands, and a Master of Science degree in agronomy from the University of California-Davis (USA). Dr. Berdegué has …
Jemimah Njuki is a Senior Program Specialist at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) where she oversees a portfolio of agriculture and food security projects focused on reducing post-harvest losses, improving nutrition and engaging women and youth in agribusiness, as well as overseeing gender integration and a focus on women in IDRC’s Agriculture and Food …
Dr. Muyanga joined the department at Michigan State in May 2013 as an assistant professor focusing on international agricultural development. He is appointed in the fixed term system. Muyanga is involved in food policy research and outreach under the Guiding Investments in Sustainable Agricultural Intensification in Africa (GISAIA) grant as well as under the USAID-funded …
Gilbert F. Houngbo became the sixth President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on 1 April 2017. Born and raised in rural Togo, Houngbo has spent more than 30 years working to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people, with extensive experience in political affairs, international development, diplomacy and …
Session 5: Wrap-up and Policy Implications By Jakob Hambüchen, 28.11.2020 The last session highlighted the key messages and insights and assesses the implications for national policy and development investments. The session started with a presentation by our special guest David Nabarro who presented some key insights from the Food System Summit Dialogues. Eventually, the outcomes feed …
Session 4: Transition pathways and strategies,10 November 2020 13:00 CET By Jakob Hambüchen, 13 Nov, 2020 Session 4 Contributors Introduction by Ken Giller and Jim Woodhill After unpacking the diversity of small-scale farmers and their regional opportunities and challenges, this session assessed the options and scenarios for an inclusive transformation of small-scale agriculture with a …