2017 REGIONAL MULTI-STAKEHOLDER FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY POLICY DIALOGUE

REPORT

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA 15 – 17 AUGUST 2017

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2017 REGIONAL MULTI-STAKEHOLDER FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY POLICY DIALOGUE REPORT

OCTOBER 2017

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This report is a product of the collaboration between the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) Regional Secretariat and the National Agricultural Marketing

Council (NAMC), the FANRPAN node hosting institution in South Africa. The mandate of the NAMC is

to advise the Minister of Agriculture (now including Forestry and Fisheries) and Directly Affected

Groups or stakeholders on issues of marketing of agriculture and food products as guided by the Act.

This report synthesizes the proceedings of the 2017 Regional Multi-Stakeholder Food and Nutrition

Security Policy Dialogue.

ABOUT FANRPAN Established in 1997, the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network

(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. Today, FANRPAN’s mandate is Africa- wide and currently has activities

in 17 countries namely Angola, Benin, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho,

Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda,

Zambia and Zimbabwe. The network is representative of state and non-state actors representing

government departments, researchers, farmer organizations, private sector, parliamentarians, youth

and the media.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report was prepared by Mr. Ndumiso Mazibuko, Mr. Matsobane Mpyana, Ms. Nonhlanhla

Gwamanda and Mr Bonani Nyhodo of the National Agricultural Marketing Council

(NAMC), the FANRPAN node hosting institution in South Africa.

We thank the FANRPAN Regional Secretariat team for the logistical and institutional support, the

African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

(SDC) – Helvatas Swiss Intercooperation, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural

Research (ACIAR) and the Partnerships for African-European partnerships for Agriculture Research

and Development Partners (PAEPARD) funded by the European Union /Forum for Agricultural

Research in Africa for providing financial support for the Policy Dialogue.

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Copyright © 2017 The Food and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN). All rights

reserved.

Executive Summary

FANRPAN convened the 2017 FANRPAN Regional Multi-Stakeholder Food & Nutrition Security

Policy Dialogue under the theme “Resilient African agriculture and food systems: securing prosperity

and health for all.” The objective of the policy dialogue was to 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 was divided into four sessions which covered the technical and parallel technical

sessions. The focus areas of the sessions covered the key issues on addressing the transformative

change through partnerships for rural research for development, integrating postharvest management

in development plans, agriculture nutrition which was aimed at addressing the triple burden of

malnutrition through agriculture and finally, the enhancing of resilience in agriculture production

systems.

Most interestingly is that the discussions of the harmonization of policies for building resilience food

and nutrition security and adaptation to climate change in agriculture. The policy dialogue was well

represented with speakers across local and international stakeholders. The South African day was

also showcased whereby the South African sugar terminal port was visited for the delegates to be

empowered on the sugar value chain and dynamics involved in terms of stock levels and demand for

exports. Furthermore, the Cappeny Estate strawberry project and Transnet was also visited.

During the last day of the dialogue, the African success was also recognized whereby the farmers,

media groups and other related role players were rewarded with prices for their explendid work done

in their contribution to the economy and the role played in addressing food insecurity, unemployment

and other areas of development. At the end of the conference, outputs and resolutions were also

presented which will assist in influencing the implementation of policy in all areas of development. The

regional policy dialogue resolved: For both nutrition sensitive agriculture (NSA) and climate smart

agriuculture (CSA), there is a need to expand the evidence base and assessment tools to identify

agricultural growth strategies for food and nutrition security to build policy frameworks and consensus

to support implementation at scale. For the latter, we cannot manage what we cannot measure and

the use of “big data” is much more relevant. A deliberate food systems approach is needed at

national, sub-regional, and continental levels to address the different challenges faced more

holistically and for sustained progress. Creation, implementation and assessment of national, sub-

regional and continental Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) plans, with adequate

funding, should involve relevant actors including civil society. There is a need for a cutting-edge

communication and engagement strategies that inspire, educate and transform.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Background.......................................................................................................................82. Technical Session day – Session 1................................................................................102.1. Welcoming Remarks by FANRPAN CEO ad interim......................................................10

2.2. FANRPAN CSA and NSA projects..................................................................................10

3. PARALLEL TECHNICAL SESSIONS – SESSION 1 AND 2...........................................113.1. Preamble.........................................................................................................................11

3.2. Main Discussions......................................................................................................................11

3.3. Session 2: Integrating Postharvest Management in Development Plans.......................12

3.3.1. Preamble................................................................................................................12

3.3.2. Discussions............................................................................................................12

3.4. Session 3: Agriculture to Nutrition: Addressing the Triple Burden of Malnutrition through Agriculture.......................................................................................................................13

3.5. Session 4: Enhancing Resilience in Agriculture Production Systems.............................14

4. Official Opening the FANRPAN Dialogue.......................................................................154.1. FANRPAN Overview - Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO ad interim................15

4.2. Official opening Remarks - Mr Themba Mthembu, MEC, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.........................................................................................................16

5. SESSION 2: HARMONIZATION OF POLICIES FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY.............................................................................17

5.1. Preamble.........................................................................................................................17

5.2. H.E Sindiso Ngwenya - COMESA...................................................................................17

5.3. Mr Ibrahim Gourouza, Grow Africa.................................................................................18

5.4. Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda – AGRA...............................................................................18

5.5. Dr Nalishebo Mabeelo - African Union Commission (AUC)............................................18

5.6. Mr Winston Makabanyane - Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries............19

5.7. Dr Douglas Gumbo, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).............................19

5.8. Dr Theo De Jager - World Farmers Organisation (WFO)...............................................20

5.9. Discussions.....................................................................................................................20

6. Session 3: Building resilience for adaptation to climate change in agriculture...............216.1. Africa’s Climate: Helping decision-makers make sense of climate information..............21

6.2. Exploring adaptation of agriculture to climate change: policy choices and actions........21

6.3. Panel Discussion.............................................................................................................22

6.4. Questions and answers...................................................................................................23

7.1. Food system policies to deliver positive nutrition and health outcomes.........................24

7.2. How can Africa move from policy pronouncements and national agriculture food security and investment plans?....................................................................................................24

7.3. Panel discussion.............................................................................................................24

7.4. Discussion.......................................................................................................................25

8. SOUTH AFRICA DAY.....................................................................................................268.1. The South African Agro-Processing Strategy.................................................................26

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8.2. The role of industry/ commodity organisation in south African agricultural growth and development by Dr Andre Jooste............................................................................................26

8.3. The role of youth – Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development by Mr Noah Nyawo....27

8.4. The role of Civil Society – Lima Rural Development Foundation by Ms Cathy Pitout.....27

8.5. Discussions.....................................................................................................................28

9. SESSION 5: RECOGNISING AFRICAN SUCCESS......................................................2810. CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE REGIONAL DIALOGUE.............................................2910.1. Conference Outputs and Resolutions - Mr Francis Hale, FANRPAN.....................29

10.2. Resolutions.............................................................................................................30

10.3. Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks....................................................................32

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1. BACKGROUNDAgricultural 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.

In response to this urgent need, FANRPAN convened the 2017 FANRPAN Regional Multi-

Stakeholder Food & Nutrition Security Policy Dialogue under the theme “Resilient African agriculture

and food systems: securing prosperity and health for all.” The objective of the policy dialogue was to

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 was attended by 162 participants from Africa and beyond who included

representatives from include: 15 FANRPAN Country Node Coordinators; representatives from

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 and youth

organizations.

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The program featured a wide range of plenary sessions, field visits and a knowledge fair designed to

facilitate informal interaction, learning, and collaboration among participants. The content and

discussions of the regional policy dialogue was drawn from flagship FANRPAN projects which

included the:

(i) Strengthening policy advocacy and research capacity for enhanced food security in

Eastern and Southern Africa (SPARC) funded by The African Capacity Building

Foundation;

(ii) Improving Nutrition outcomes through optimized agricultural interventions (ATONU)

funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation;

(iii) Post-Harvest Management in Sub Saharan Africa funded by the Swiss Agency for

Development and Cooperation – Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation;

(iv) Increasing irrigation water productivity through on farm monitoring adaptive management

and agricultural innovation platforms funded by the Australian Center for International

Agricultural Research and;

(v) 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 were:

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; and,

5. Set priorities for action by different actors at regional and nation levels.

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2. TECHNICAL SESSION DAY – SESSION 1On this day, presentations were more project based, with FANRPAN ongoing projects being

discussed. It is important to note that the day was also an open day with delegates allowed to attend

these technical sessions. These opening remarks presented during the technical day (Day 1) are not

necessarily those that were delivered during the dialogue opening day (Day 2).

2.1. Welcoming Remarks by FANRPAN CEO ad interimDr Tobias Takavarasha, welcomed all the delegates to the technical session of the FANRPAN 2017

Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy Dialogue under the theme “Resilient African Agriculture

and Food Systems: Securing Propensity and Health for all”. He gave a brief background of the African

continent in relation to the 2017 Policy Dialogue theme that placed more emphasis on Africa’s

agricultural productivity, which is predominantly characterised by low input application. This theme, he

argued, dates back to 2003 when the African governments realised the need to place more emphasis

on improving national investment in agriculture and launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture

Development Programme (CAADP). He outlined the challenges of the African continent to include, but

not limited to: Highest prevalence of undernourishment in the world, with increasing numbers of

malnourished and stunted children; and vulnerability to climatic change globally which is aggravated

by the adverse effects of inadequate infrastructure, poverty and poor governance.

Furthermore, he argued that Africa’s smallholder farmers bear the brunt of the environmental shocks

brought about by climate change. Apart from the economic inequalities and poverty prevalent in rural

areas, Africa’s smallholder farmers lack information and access to reliable input and output markets.

In conclusion, he thanked the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of the

Republic of South Africa and the Kwa Zulu Natal Provincial Government for hosting the 2017

FANRPAN Policy Dialogue. Furthermore, he appreciated the FANRPAN South Africa Node hosted by

the National Agricultural Marketing Council for their splendid role in bringing the dialogue to life.

Read more http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/dr_takavarasha_ceos_opening_remarks_15aug

2.2. FANRPAN CSA and NSA projectsFANRPAN’s work seeks 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’s work is guided by three strategic goals:

(i) Transformed African agriculture and food systems through the development and implementation of

evidence based policy; (ii) Adequate, safe and nutritious food for Africa and; (iii) Climate change

resilient and resource sustainable food systems in Africa. The presentations during the first session

therefore highlighted, FANRPAN’s work under the two thematic areas of Climate Smart Agriculture

and Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture which are aligned closer to the new strategic goals.

Read more:

http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/combined_csa_and_nsa_regional_dialogue_2017

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3. PARALLEL TECHNICAL SESSIONS – SESSION 1 AND 2

3.1. Preamble

The session focused on addressing the transformative change through partnerships for Agricultural

Research for Development (AR4D). The main discussants where Dr Remi Kahane, Ms Elizabeth

Mnyandu and Dr Aldo Stroebel. The facilitator for this session was Ms Sharon Alfred.

3.2. Main DiscussionsDr Remi Kahane of the, French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)

outlined the Platform for African European Partnership on Agricultural Research for Development

(PAEPARD) as the sustained partnership that mobilizes resources for priority projects that combine

African and European institutional and financial resources for mutually advantageous projects. His

discussion was aimed at addressing the role of demand driven and user led research partnerships.

He noted the three main achievements of PAEPARD. He further noted, the lessons learned from

PAEPARD.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/remi_kahane

Ms Mnyandu, from the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology at Durban University of

Technology gave a brief presentation on the role of the Public Private Partnership in CRP funded

projects. These projects include the Benin Soya Beans consortium, Burkina Faso trichoderma

consortium, Malawi – Zambia groundnut value chain and the Uganda vegetable consortium.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/elizabeth_mnyandu

Dr Aldo Stroebel from the National Research Foundation (NRF) presented the last topic on the first

session and addressed the expectations of science on agricultural transformation, overview on the

African context, partnerships, networking to enhance the AR4D and Catalysts impact. His

presentation was addressing the best practices in building local and international links and

collaboration for multi stakeholder and disciplinary AR4D. in his presentation, He argued that the

critical expectations of science on agricultural transformation as to increase expectations from

agriculture in a more challenging environment with more emphasis on science that plays a critical role

in driving the transformation of agriculture and society in Africa. Furthermore, a recommitment to

CAADP in order to sustain its momentum, and Stage set for increased investment in agriculture and

agro-industry.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/aldo_stroebel_15_aug_17

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3.3. Session 2: Integrating Postharvest Management in Development Plans

3.3.1. PreambleSession 2 focussed on integrating postharvest management in development plans which featured the

key discussants including Mr Negas Mauricio, Mr Aurélien Atidegla, Mr Munhamo Chisvo and Dr

Limbikani Mutuma. This session was facilitated by Mr Talentus Mthunzi.

3.3.2. DiscussionsMr Mauricio gave a brief discussion on promoting post-harvest management (PHM) technologies in

Mozambique through identification of the challenges and opportunities. He opened his discussion by

explaining the theory of change that is aimed at increasing awareness on PHM issues, promotion of

the effective PHM practices and technologies, capacity building and facilitation of access to markets,

adopting improved PHM solutions and reducing postharvest losses & improved food security. He

further highlighted the key activities such as on-farm validation of PHM technologies; promotion of

suitable business models for PHM technologies; development of dissemination tools for good PHM

practices; Capacity building of value chain actors & rural advisory service providers, Broad awareness

on PHM; and Policy dialogues at all levels to embed PHM in existing policies.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/negas_mauricio

Mr Atidegla aligned his discussion under the title “Promoting PHM technologies in Benin: Challenges

and opportunities within the public and private sectors” with two specific intervention zones which are

Collines and Atacora. This was done with the local partners, NGOs LDLD in Savalou and ERAD

Boukombe respectively. He outlined the key conclusions and success factor as follow: Connecting

producers with markets, the integration of stakeholders / value links (producers, aggregators, traders,

consumers, etc.) into the decision-making body of the business model, the models are viable on the

following aspects: Organization / structuring of actors; Operation of actors; Horizontal and vertical

relationship and Market orientation. Promotion of different options of PHM Technologies requires

different approaches for each target group and the role of the Public and Private Partnership in the

promotion of PHM technology is crucial.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/aurelien_atidegla

Mr Chisvo gave a brief discussion on the returns to investment in PHM technologies with reference to

a policy case for Benin and Mozambique. He noted that the lifespan of metal silo is about 20 years

(hermetic bag – 2 years). An important assumption is that the project life needs to be aligned with the

silo lifespan at 20 years. Compare treatment (adoption) and counterfactual scenarios, computed

incremental costs (technology, pesticide), Compute incremental benefits (income, savings). His

recommendations were that the PHM solutions should be country and context specific; disaggregate

farmers by production & marketing behaviour; promoting PHLM Tech may require financial support;

link repayment terms for PHLM credit to the payback period; and blending instruments for financing

PHLM can be considered.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/munhamo_chisvo

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Dr Mutuma’s presentation under the topic “stemming aflatoxins in groundnuts chain: a case of Malawi

and Zambia” and shared some highlights on the groundnuts handling practices, in Malawi and

Zambia. The highlights included key interventions aimed at assessing, validating and further develop

promising pre-and post-harvest technologies. The research focused on the evaluation of the effect of

residue incorporation on pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination; evaluation of effect of number of rows

per ridge on aflatoxin contamination; evaluation of the effect Mandela cork drying method on aflatoxin

contamination; and finally, evaluation of kennel sizing and Hand sorting on partitioning aflatoxin into

various shelled groundnut grade sizes. He concluded by highlighting the need for more farmer

participatory research; technology validation; and strict government regulation if farmers are to

benefit. Increase public awareness regarding aflatoxin issues. Aflatoxin Regulatory framework should

be enhanced.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/limbikani_mutuma

3.4. Session 3: Agriculture to Nutrition: Addressing the Triple Burden of Malnutrition through Agriculture

Prof S Sibanda said that the session covered four presentations which included, Agriculture to

Nutrition (ATONU): Nutrition-sensitive interventions within chicken value chains by Ms. Bertha

Mkandawire Munthali; sustainable diets for all: agriculture, food systems, diets and nutrition in Zambia

by Mr. William Chilufya; and food system communication by Prof. Alice N. Pell.

Ms. Munthali gave a brief presentation title “Agriculture to Nutrition (ATONU): Nutrition-sensitive

interventions within chicken value chains”. She indicated that ATONU is aimed at improving nutrition

outcomes through optimized agricultural investments project. Furthermore, she explained that ATONU

works with existing agricultural development projects and programmes to identify and design nutrition-

sensitive interventions to deliver positive nutrition outcomes. The project seeks to answer the question

of what agriculture projects and programs can do to deliver positive nutrition outcomes/ or address

malnutrition. Furthermore, she highlighted that ATONU assesses and collects evidence of the impact

of interventions and provides technical assistance to ensure effectiveness of nutrition-sensitive

interventions in agriculture programmes.

ATONU targeted outcomes include: Improved consumption of chickens and eggs at household level;

and enhanced women’s urgency for making household income expenditure decisions to improve diets

and health. This is achieved through: group sessions; community theatre for nutrition behaviour

change; home visits; and process monitoring. ATONU entry points into the value chains is on three

key aspects: Improved chicken strains for increased household consumption of meat and eggs;

production of vegetables for increased household access to diverse diets; and food safety and

hygiene measures in the production of chickens and vegetables to avoid faecal contamination which

causes disease.

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Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/presentations

3.5. Session 4: Enhancing Resilience in Agriculture Production Systems

Dr Martin Moyo’s presentation highlighted that irrigation in Southern Africa has had major difficulties,

which are: low productivity; weak institutional arrangements & water governance institutions; weak

market integration; degradation /abandonment of irrigated land. He indicated that despite these

challenges, irrigation expansion is occurring within Southern Africa. He presented on doubling crop

yields with halving of water use through soil moisture monitoring tools, like the Chameleon. The

Chameleon is a tool that farmers can use to measure soil moisture, it uses colours to elicit moisture

availability/unavailability in the soil. He indicated, “the goal is to start a conversation around water use

and irrigation, making people think about how much to irrigate, how to save water and how to save

nutrients from leaching through the root zone”. He further highlighted some key lessons from previous

users of the tool. He summarised his presentation by highlighting that irrigation schemes are complex

systems that need complementary interventions through a cyclical process. Furthermore,

improvement of irrigation schemes requires farmer-centred learning and participatory problem solving

that builds the capacity of and networks between key stakeholders.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/martin_moyo

Dr Sarah Beerhalter, presented on climate proofing agricultural value chains in Southern African and

strategies that increase resilience of agricultural production. The SADC programme on Climate

Change Adaptation in Rural Areas in Southern Africa (ACCRA) is jointly implemented by CCARDESA

(Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa and GIZ

(Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH) and benefits all 15 SADC member

states. Further, she explained that one of the solutions to vulnerability is climate proofing of

agricultural value chains. She indicated that it is a participatory process and research alone is cannot

win the battle. Involvement of extensionists and local communities/famers, who have vast knowledge

about climate change effects in their areas, will be essential.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/sarah_beerhalter

Ms Carter presented on, Strengthening Sub-Saharan Africa’s response to climate change impacts:

the case of Fall Armyworm. She gave background on CARE in Southern Africa. She indicated the fall

armyworm challenge to CARE goals are in: Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Tanzania.

It attacks above 80 plant species, including maize, a major food staple in sub-Saharan Africa. It lays

up to 1,000 eggs at a time and multiplies very fast. Estimates indicate 13.5 million tons of maize

valued at $3 billion are at risk in 2017-2018, which is equivalent to over 20 percent of total production

for the region (Based on data from CABI April 2017). Although commercial farmers will be affected by

the Fall Armyworm challenge, small-scale farmers especially women, who are resource poor

constituting 70% of the farming community, will be the most affected. Premiums for crop insurance will

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likely go up and potential to eat into their profit margins. Food prices will likely increase. The smaller

supplies will trigger high demand. It will be the poorest, particularly rural women that will bear the

brunt. Food insecurity has always had a negative effect on economic growth and social development.

Thus, the Fall Armyworm challenge will negatively impact on Nutrition outcomes in the SAA, which

are currently lowest globally.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/michelle_d_carter

Ms Khupe gave background on AFAP and stated that it’s an organisation responsible for providing

technical services, program management, business enabling environment facilitation and fertilizer &

agribusiness platform management. She gave a background on fertilizer and climate change

international regulations, highlighting that there is increased nutrient management regulation in

developed countries as well some developing economies. One example is China (with 30% of world

use), which has adopted a zero-growth policy for fertilizers (capped at 1% a year). She further

highlighted other approaches to improvements in nutrient use efficiency as follows: modifying agents

on traditional products; urease/nitrification inhibitors; controlled release products; and phosphate

additives to reduce fixation etc.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/cecilia_khupe

4. Official Opening the FANRPAN Dialogue This session was chaired by the NAMC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Zamikhaya Xalisa. In his

remarks he officially welcomed all speakers and delegates attending the dialogue and presented Dr

Takavarasha to do an overview of the FANRPAN.

4.1. FANRPAN Overview - Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO ad interimIn his presentation the FANRPAN CEO ad interim Dr Tobias Takavarasha, indicated that he was

honoured to addressing stakeholders as the ad interim Chief Executive Officer of FANRPAN, an

opportunity he values greatly. His very first interaction with FANRPAN was from 2002 to 2004, during

the network’s very formative years, when he served briefly as its CEO. The Regional Secretariat then

was based in Harare, housed by the SADC Food Security Technical Unit before that unit was moved

to the SADC Headquarters in Botswana, and FANRPAN to SA. He acknowledged that FANRPAN has

changed and grown significantly. He went on to explained that a lot has changed, thanks to the

various people who have characterized the regional secretariat at different times, and the broad

network of national nodes, without whom, the definition of FANRPAN as a ‘network of networks’ would

not apply. Special mention went to the immediate past CEO, Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, who set

very high standards, but at the same time, left a comfortable framework from which her next

successor can take off and soar. Strategic focus and planning routines - Under Dr. Sibanda’s

stewardship/since inception, FANRPAN went through focused strategic phases, with significant

change coming with the 2008 to 2015 strategic plan. This holistic strategy saw the transformation of

the organization from an administrative and technical perspective.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/dr_takavarasha_ceo_welcome_speech_16_aug

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Message of Support by Mr Bakary Kone - Africa Capacity Building FoundationMr Bakary Kone, indicated that it is a great honour for the African Capacity Building Foundation

(ACBF) to the invited to FANRPAN’s 2017 Multi-stakeholder Food and Nutrition Security Regional

Policy Dialogue. On behalf of Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie, the Executive Secretary, he thanked the

Leadership of FANRPAN for the invitation, which provided them with the opportunity to present on the

partnership between ACBF and FANRPAN. ACBF perceived the Policy Dialogue as a wonderful

opportunity for celebrating an existing partnership and building new ones. ACBF believes that

Partnerships are critical for all organizations because “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a

whole orchestra to play it.” – Halford E. Luccock1 . In conclusion he indicated that, ACBF is the result

of a partnership entered into 26 years ago between African countries on the one hand and their

multilateral and bilateral development partners on the other.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/bakari_kone

Remarks – H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya, FANRPAN Board Chairman Emeritus

In his Remarks H.E Sindiso Ngwenya, FANRPAN Board Chairman Emeritus, highlighted that August

marks exactly 10 years of his close association with the FANRPAN Network. That in the period, he

has witnessed a lot of developments happen in this network. The developments included the

implementation of the 2016/23 strategic plan, which is currently in the consultative process with all the

stakeholders. The strategy is aimed at addressing challenges hampering agricultural development in

Africa. For many years, the focus of African agriculture has been the attainment of food security, thus

the concentration on staple foods, at the expense of nutrition. He concluded by saying “let us merge

our efforts at continuous improvement to ensure FANRPAN becomes a learning network of repute;

and finally, let us collaborate in our diversity, bringing together new and creative ways to ensure that

FANRPAN becomes and innovative network”.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/he_ngwenya_chairmans_speech

4.2. Official opening Remarks - Mr Themba Mthembu, MEC, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

MEC started by greeting all the partners in the occasion, with a special greeting to: The Chairman of

the FANRPAN Board His Excellency – Emeritus Sindiso Ngwenya. ad Interim FANRPAN Chief

Executive Officer - Dr Tobias Takavarasha and board members. Former FANRPAN CEO, Dr. Lindiwe

Sibanda now the Vice President: Policy Delivery and Country Support, AGRA. NAMC Council and

Secretariat led by Prof Phineas Chauke – Chair and Mr. Zama Xalisa, the Acting CEO; including

board members of the Council. Acting HOD for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

in KZN, Mr. Jerry Mfusi from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, DG’s Office,

Dr. Moshe Swartz, media representatives, and distinguished guests and protocol observed.

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MEC Mthembu saluted all the women present at the dialogue, as a symbol of celebrating August

month. He indicated that the Republic of South Africa (RSA) acknowledges these women’s efforts by

celebrating the Female Entrepreneur Awards annually in August. He indicated that the people and the

government of the Republic of South Africa at large are pleased and humbled to host this occasion.

The Regional Multi – Stakeholder Food and Nutrition Security Policy Dialogue could not have come at

a better time; when most countries in the region are celebrating a bumper harvest season. This is a

very opportune time when we are preparing for the commemoration of the World Food Day on the 16 th

October with the Theme “Change the future of migration, Invest in food security and rural

development’.

As RSA takes over the leadership of Southern African Development Community (SADC), one of the

action plans is to ensure SADC member states that are not yet commemorating the World Food Day

should commemorate, and develop applicable policies and interventions to achieve food and nutrition

security for the regions citizenry. We urge all the countries being supported through FANRPAN to do

likewise. The region experienced severe drought in the past two seasons which was exacerbated by

an outbreak of the Fall Armyworm resulting in low yields and escalating food prices with the food

inflation rocketing at double digits. A further challenge in RSA was the decline in the number of

household that were involved in agriculture from 2.9millon in 2011 to 2.3million in 2013. This is a

decrease of 19.1% or 550 595 agricultural households. In closing, the MEC indicated that South Africa

will be hosting the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services Conference form the 29 th October

to 3rd November 2017, in Durban. The theme is: “Scaling up climate smart agriculture: integrating

youth, women and the digital revolution”. He further indicated that it is there hope that the issues

discussed then would be implemented by all the stakeholders to enhance climate smart agriculture

and Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture. He further, thanked FANRPAN for choosing to host the 2017

dialogue in South Africa.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/mec_themba_mthembu

5. SESSION 2: HARMONIZATION OF POLICIES FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY

5.1. PreambleThe objective of this session was to provide the background origin of the Pan African Institutions they

represent, which are critical for the harmonisation of policies. The panellists included H.E Sindiso

Ngwenya; Mr Ibrahim Gourouza; Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda; Dr Nalishebo Mabeelo; Mr Winston

Makabanyane; Dr Douglas Gumbo and Dr Theo De Jager. The session was facilitated by FANRPAN

CEO ad interim, Dr Tobias Takavarasha.

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5.2. H.E Sindiso Ngwenya - COMESAHE S Ngwenya outlined that COMESA is the regional economic community comprised of 19

countries, North East and Southern Africa. It is accountable for 400 million populations and is one of

the 8 largest economic community under the leadership of the African Union (AU) and New

Partnerships for African’s Development (NEPAD). He argued that the tripartite is a result of 1998

decision by the heads of states and government, and regional box who agreed to first create the Free

Trade Area and the second phase will be to merge EAC and COMESA and SADEC into one

organisation. He acknowledged that in the case of Asia and China it was not easy to establish agro-

processing facilities because agriculture was not seen as a business, but a means of living.

Agriculture is politically linked due to its importance in the GDP of a country, in some instances

potential markets are not explored. This put a serious threat to poverty alleviation and employment

creation. It is also important to note that there are countries that do not have enough land, but able to

be self-sufficient in terms of food production.

5.3. Mr Ibrahim Gourouza, Grow Africa. Mr Ibrahim Gourouza said that Grow Africa is an Africa owned, country led market based and

inclusive platform for cross sector collaboration for inclusive responsible investment and agriculture

and it generates agriculture driven economic growth. Grow Africa is housed within the NEPAD which

is a partnership between the African Union (AU) and the NEPAD and the World Economic Forum

Grow Africa is aimed at attracting private sector (both domestic and international) investments into

agriculture. He indicated, that there is money in the private sector both in Africa and internationally

but they want to do it in a more structured way. The private sector is willing to invest in agriculture;

however, they want to invest in organised agricultural sector hence Grow Africa is aimed at fostering

partnerships through value chain approach.

5.4. Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda – AGRADr Sibanda noted that the Alliance for Green Revolution in Agriculture (AGRA) is leading Africa

Agriculture Transformation. She further indicated that it is an alliance that works through partnerships

and it has committed to playing a catalytic role in an inclusive transformation of agriculture in the

continent to improve income and food security. Its objective is to improve the incomes of the small

holder farmers and food security. It is guided by four strategic objectives of AGRA and they are the

uniquely African green revolution – focusing improving the productivity of the staples, improve the

markets, resilience to ensure that the small holder farmers are resilient to any shocks (climate and/ or

financial shock) they may encounter and to strengthen coordination at regional, continental and

national levels with the government. Dr Majele Sibanda, clarified to the audience that AGRA is not

only about maize but works across all 17 staples in agriculture. In their strategy for 2017-2021, AGRA

has committed to working with 11 countries which include francophone countries. In West Africa they

are working in Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. In East Africa they are working in Ethiopia,

Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and in the Southern Africa they are working in Mozambique and

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Malawi. AGRA’s objective is to have 9 million small holder farmers doubling their income in the first 5

years (from 2017-2021).

5.5. Dr Nalishebo Mabeelo - African Union Commission (AUC)AUC is the highest policy organ in the continent and its main role is policy harmonisation, it was

established to accelerate the integration of the continent. The Regional Economic Community is

responsible for implementing the policies of integration at a country level. The commission developed

the 2014 Malabo Declaration to address the issues that were not addressed by CAADAP. The Malabo

Declaration focuses on increasing public sector investment in agriculture for 6 % growth, it has also

taken the two thrusts of FANRPAN which are Climate SMART agriculture and nutrition security. The

first bi-annual report will be presented to the SADC heads of states in January 2018. Within Malabo,

the private sector investment is the key and it is where the Grow Africa was conceived. A tool called

the Country Agribusiness Partnership Framework was developed by the AUC and NEPAD to help the

countries strategize on how they partner at country level with several stakeholders who are involved in

the various value chains.

5.6. Mr Winston Makabanyane - Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mr Makabanyane first congratulated all the women in the world for their important role they play in

shaping the society and as custodians of food security. He proceeded by indicating that the

directorate for Africa relations is responsible forging the relations between DAFF and other agricultural

organisations/countries in the continent. All the Agreements/Memorandums that DAFF has with those

countries are based on the principles of CAADAP, mainly the evidence planning which emphasise the

importance of data/information management. This has been identified as the weakness of the

agriculture in the continent that countries do not keep records. Sometimes the private sector would

have the data but will be reluctant to share with the government. It is anticipated that the partnerships

that will result from the dialogue will enable the mutually sharing of the information between South

Africa and other African countries. Following the NDP which is the base of all the policies in South

Africa DAFF has planned to achieve full employment by 2030 to improve economic growth which will

be led by the key economic sectors including agriculture. The agreements that south Africa has in the

African continent looks at the production and intra Africa trade, bearing in mind that there are several

countries in the continent that has buying power limitations. The objectives of the intra Africa trade is

to create demand in such countries and there are several success stories in this regard. This has

assisted the hopeless citizens to have access to nutritious food, finance etc. he closed his discussion

by stating that DAFF welcomes partnerships from any agencies interested, AGRA, Grow Africa and

FAO.

5.7. Dr Douglas Gumbo, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Dr Gumbo provided some of the highlights on the work of the WFP and Renewed strategy of the WFP

on Resilience. He stated that WFP is a UN agency based in Rome, often associated with food

security. The 1996 World Food Summit defined food security as “when all people at all times have

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physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs

and food preference for active and healthy lives”. The definition implies that there are so many

dimensions of food security and they are not limited only to production. WFP developed the Integrated

Road Maps that focuses on the more secure approach that looks at the comparative advantage of

each organisation in order to achieve resilience. The use of methods and approaches have

contributed on leaving the communities food insecure and more dependant. WFP also works with the

small holder farmers to create the market for them and also ensure their participation in the value

chain, in 2014 they bought almost 10% of their produce.

5.8. Dr Theo De Jager - World Farmers Organisation (WFO)

Where do you see the farmers in all the policy issues discussed and how can FANRPAN and other stakeholders assist the new President of the WFO? Dr De Jager indicated that primary agriculture contributes only about 2.5% of the GDP. He then

argued that the low contribution need to be understood in perspective as there are forward and

backward linkages - value chain approach. In agriculture planning is paramount starting with the

market, production process delivery. The sole responsibility of government is to ensure that a

profitable and conducive farming environment is created. He argued that we need to create an

environment where we do not ‘bully each other’ but work together with organisations like FANRPAN.

This create a need for more harmonisation of policies to help the farmers achieve profits and also to

upscale the technologies. Moreover, promoting the involvement of youth in agriculture.

He also alluded his personal views that South Africa does not rely on BRICS for its success, but that

the Sub Saharan African is the powerhouse that can compete with any of the global trade structures.

He further recommended the use of mobile banking; and youth involvement in agriculture and allow

them to use the new technologies to advance agriculture.

5.9. Discussions The following questions were asked during the discussion period:

- Agriculture is over privatised in Uganda; how do we position Africa in the trade negotiations

especially the World Trade organisation?

- Being the president of the World Farmers Organisation (WFO), are we solving the challenges

of the farmers?

- South African supermarkets has few products from the south African farmers, why is it like

that?

- How do Africa countries deal with the over dominance of the European countries? When is

Africa going to start setting prices for its produce?

- The question around strategic plans was asked, on how long is African strategic plans? and

what direction is Africa moving?

In the order of questions, the following responses were provided.

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- The African challenges faced on global level can be solved on regional level. There are

several initiatives (such as Africa Development Plan and Grow Africa) taking place in African

that are aimed at addressing investment and trade issues on regional level and global level.

- Dr De Jager responded by stating the core function of the WFO as advocacy and influence

policy, to create conducive environment for the farmers. This is also to manage the future of

the farmers and ensure their profitability. The future of the agriculture is in the youth, the era

where farmers get together on a particular day to discuss farming is over. Farmers should

make use of social media to keep up with the global market trends and be innovative in their

farming operations.

- Before the farmers supply the market, because we are out classed and outcompeted

technologically, countries like China and the US knows the volumes produced globally per

year. Africa need technological development to enhance information sharing.

- Mr Makabanyane responded by saying “create your Shoprite next to Shoprite” and gave an

example of the well-known market closer to the Johannesburg fresh produce called Mandela

Market, where this market is competing with the Joburg market and billions of Rands are

earned through this initiative.

- It was highlighted that regional programs will guide Africa, on the direction it is to take, and

the terms of implementation. Also, it was explained that Africans are the AU and it is their

responsibility to implement the AU plans. The issue of data was highlighted as an issue in

Africa, however it was stated the AU has developed a scorecard for modalities on collection of

data in Africa.

6. Session 3: Building resilience for adaptation to climate change in agriculture This session was chaired by Ms Sithembile Mwamakamba from FANRPAN, she introduced the

session by playing a video on the work that FANRPAN is doing on addressing climate change in

Africa.

6.1. Africa’s Climate: Helping decision-makers make sense of climate information Dr Nkulumo Zinyengere opened his presentation by outlining how the climate information fit into

agriculture and nutrition. He took the audience through the processes on how the climate information

is produced and reach the end user. He also touched on the challenges and also provide some

recommendations to inform the policy makers. He further acknowledged that climate change will

continue to change in the future and rainfall is critical to the changing of the climate. Looking at South

Africa rainfall patterns, it shows that there is a decline in the rainfall and have implications on

agriculture particularly crop production. In the African continent, the predictions show that there will be

a decline of rainfall by 10% in the late 21st century. All these changing patterns on climate implies that

adaptation and mitigation strategies remain critical especially for poor farmers. He then closed his

presentation by providing a brief background of the FSA programme and indicated that it brings

together both local and international researchers which works on the models for climate change.

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Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/nkulumo_zinyengere

6.2. Exploring adaptation of agriculture to climate change: policy choices and actionsMs Shakwaanande noted that the Tanzanian’s agricultural sector serves as an important catalyst for

economic growth, poverty alleviation and food security. The sector contributes approximately 24.1% in

the GDP, with 30% export earnings and 75% employment. However, there are issues of concern

which proves that climate change is a major challenge which include: Rudimentary technologies-Hand

hoe; Production and productivity very low. Droughts and floods aggravate these challenges: rain-fed

agriculture is sensitive to climate change and variability. Tanzania National Agriculture Policy (TNAP,

2013) - Promotes agricultural practices that sustain the environment through up-scaling of CSA.

read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/natai_shakwaanande

http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/shakwaanande_roland_natai_presentation

6.3. Panel Discussion

What is South Africa doing in terms of climate change? and What are some of the lessons learned? What measures does South Africa have to deal with the El Nino event? South Africa

planned together, to deal with the El Nino, furthermore, South Africa currently has a bumper crop in

terms of maize production. South Africa furthermore, has a social grant support to households to deal

with the issue of food security. Mr Msomi further indicated South Africa also provides free basic

services to the needy.

A question was posed to Mr Ababio, on how as African Climate Smart Alliance they plan to reach six million farmers? He indicated that is important to pay attention on issues of climate

change and on actual implantation and putting resources to climate change. He further indicated that

it is important to consider engagement and partnerships around climate smart agriculture. He

indicated that they have just supported the Zambian government to put together a concept on climate

smart agriculture. Furthermore, that those in finance need to consider putting resources to climate

smart agriculture.

How is WWF working with partners to manage uncertainties of climate change at different scales and reduce social & environmental risk and vulnerability to multiple hazards? What is WWF doing in Africa to promote efficient and effective water management and use to benefit both people and nature? About 25% of the world’s arable land is in Africa while the continent

produces only 10% of the global agricultural output. The continent is therefore one of the last frontiers

for agricultural development with potential to feed significant proportion of world’s population

estimated at 11.2 billion by 2100. Around 70% of Africa’s food is produced by smallholder farmers, the

majority of whom are women. The continent currently achieves less than 30% of its ecological yield

potential. Consequently, most of its agricultural production comes from agricultural intensification as

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opposed to intensification. This is eroding the continent’s natural capital/natural resources as habitats

fragment, shrink and degrade; and ecosystems decimate.

WWF and its partners (CARE, CIAT, ICRAF, AfDB and FAO) have co-designed an Africa Food

Transformational project with four sub-projects aimed at jointly addressing some of the realities

highlighted above. We specifically mention two sub-projects that focus on reducing climate change

uncertainties; and promoting effective and efficient water management under smallholder farming in

this section. The sub-project promotes multi stakeholder engagement and scenario planning within

the food-water-energy-sustainable financing-natural capital nexus. This entails assessing policy and

implementation impacts of various strategies/actions at different scales and times. WWF and its

partners are also exploring opportunities for subjecting potential African green revolution technologies

to various shocks and stresses within the political, social and environmental spaces. Together with its

partners, WWF has co-designed a sub-project entitled “Climate and conservation smart agriculture for

socio-economic development in Africa”.

A question was posed to Dr Claire Quin to indicate the work that they do at University of Leeds and on how the North and the South can work together to generate evidence to share with policy makers and farmers? She indicated that we need to transform the way that we do

science, through partnerships and the research for Africa should be driven by the needs of Africans.

This by addressing the needs of the people on the ground who desperately need intervention on the

ground. She indicated that as University of Leeds, they partner with various Universities across Africa.

Through these partnerships they look at was to transfer and also build on knowledge. She indicated

that when they train PhD students, they come home to their countries to do the work on the ground in

order to become the trainers of the next generation of PhD students. She indicated that they work with

different scientists from different schools.

6.4. Questions and answers

The following questions were asked during the discussion period:- What is the role of government of dissemination of climate change information?

- Is there a collaboration between, those working on wet lands and those working on main

lands?

- Is there a platform for students to get prioritized research by the agricultural sector?

In the order of questions, the following responses were provided.

- It was highlighted, that in Tanzania high level superiors we engaged in order to get them to

understand the importance of climate change. This was in order to disseminate this

information from higher level such a parliament. Furthermore, in Tanzania corridors are being

developed for green plantations to address climate smart agriculture. Furthermore, it is

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important to understand who is the audience that you are disseminating the information and

that it is important to disseminate the information through extension officers.

- It was indicated that it is important to do analysis to understand the landscapes and develop

indicators in order to better develop integrated solutions to climate change.

- It was indicated that the University of Leeds, not only works with other Universities but also

works with different research institutions and policy institutions.

7. SESSION 4: STRENGTHENING THE LINKS BETWEEN AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Prof Simbarashe Sibanda in his opening indicated that the session has two invited presentations. He

then called to the podium, Prof David Sanders from the University of Western Cape.

7.1. Food system policies to deliver positive nutrition and health outcomes A presentation from Prof. David Sanders noted the objectives of the Presentation as follows: The

extent and significance of nutritional status globally and in South Africa’s health situation; prevalence,

trends and determinants of undernutrition, hunger and food insecurity; prevalence trends and

determinants of overweight/obesity; dietary factors and the food environment in overweight/obesity

and Interventions to address the ‘double burden’ of malnutrition in the context of SDGs. Growing

inequalities between the Sub Saharan Africa and the High-Income Countries - In Africa, the life

expectancy is increasing compared to the 90’s.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/david_sanders

7.2. How can Africa move from policy pronouncements and national agriculture food security and investment plans?

Dr Covic outlined the presentation as structured around the three FANRPAN strategic goals which

are: Transformed African agriculture and food systems through the development and implementation

of evidence based policy; Adequate, safe and nutritious food for Africa; Climate change resilient and

resource sustainable food systems in Africa. The Key focal points for pronouncements and policy

instruments for Africa - Maputo declaration 2003, CAADP framework and related processes; Malabo

declarations 2014; Africa Regional Nutrition Strategies: Continental, SADC, ECOWAS, East African

Region; The Scaling-Up-Nutrition (SUN) Movement; and Agenda 2063. The objectives of the

Presentation - was to describe the big picture of where we are on the policy to implementation

continuum for Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and Scaling Up

Nutrition Framework (SUN); To describe some of the key challenges being faced to suggest possible

areas that need attention to accelerate progress; and to provoke your thoughts on areas of

contention.

Read more: http://dialogue2017.fanrpan.org/content/namukolo_covicfanrpan_presentation2

Way Forward Issues - The “pronouncements” are continental and national policy instruments which

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present opportunities for collaborative and coordinated efforts and should be leveraged more

effectively. There are positive signs of progress associated with CAADP and SUN processes as

major focus areas but there are challenges that need to be addressed to accelerate progress. There

is an observable mismatch between the increased production and productivity and reductions in

chronic malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Africa has many challenges but not lacking

initiatives. Better focus and coordination is needed to get the most out of the many initiatives; needed

capacities must be addressed.

7.3. Panel discussion Prof Sibanda remarked that the two invited presentations really gave the dialogue a food for thought. He pointed out that the presentations started with the health which is a real concern not only in agriculture but the world, then on the continent perspective, the pronouncements in terms of the policy concerns. He further indicated that due to time each panellist will get three (3) minutes, and called Dr Marian Odenigbo from International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD).

He then, posed a question as to “How is IFAD programmes are structured to ensure that nutrition is integrated in the value chain of agricultural production?” Dr Odenigbo opened her

discussion by stating that IFAD is involved in the business of investing in the agriculture development.

She further indicated that in most cases, IFAD is usually confused with FAO and gave a clarification

that it is one and same thing. However, IFAD is a United Nations agency dedicated to reduce poverty

in rural areas. The target market of IFAD is the small farming enterprises and she then answered the

question posed, and said “A common myth is that nutrition belongs to the health professionals not

agriculture”. He proceeded by giving the importance of nutrition in agriculture with the specific

reference to an agreement signed with one of its funders indicated that IFAD programmes should aim

at improving nutritional value of the poorest of the poor. Furthermore, IFAD has a strategy for

example, in the eastern Africa about 48 projects were implemented. IFAD is currently intensifying and

mainstreaming its agenda on issues such as food, nutrition, youth, climate and gender.

Question posed by Prof Sibanda was “CARE international is implementing a programme called harvest for the future, which focus on food nutrition for 10 million people in Africa”. Ms

Carter made reference to a “village where a family slaughter a chicken, and already know that which

part belongs to who”. Under this programme CARE is looking into incorporating nutrition in the diet of

villagers and also explore partnership opportunities between private sector, civil society and

government.

This is inclusive of the gender roles and financial dialogues; competitions are coordinated on food

nutrition in rural areas.

The question was “how do we bring youth into the fight of malnutrition?”- Professor OshoShe emphasised on the need of the initiatives aimed at fighting malnutrition. Youth and women are

central to malnutrition. The master plan poverty and malnutrition developed by the Government of

Nigeria is looking at increasing domestic supply and consumption, thus increasing participation in the

value chain, and reducing malnutrition. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the

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bank of Nigeria and Sidi Osho Foundation to provide loans for farmers to purchase farm machinery

and equipment, and other infrastructure required on the farm. To increase the productivity of the

domestic supply. The partnership with the banks will increase access to funding and allow farmers to

explore potential markets both domestic and international. Osho foundation in this regard, is to assist

on the business plan and build bankable business cases for the farmers accompanied by capacity

building through training services. The collateral for loan is 25%, which is currently efficient. She gave

an example of cassava, which has 0,75% of protein.

7.4. Discussion

The question on Health, Agriculture and Trade was raised, on how we can improve the working together of these three, to make sure the health aspects are addressed by trade as it covers the gap in agriculture? It was highlighted, that in general we have to try and address were policy

conflicts, on the one had the is policy of more diversified agriculture and on the other end the is mono

agriculture. Agriculture needs to find a way to promote livelihood, nutrition and health. Furthermore,

we need to restrain from mono-cropping. Trade experts and legal experts need to come together to

see ways on better utilisation of trade agreements. Furthermore, more farmers need to be trained to

better understand these agreements on the ground.

8. SOUTH AFRICA DAY

The session was aimed at showcasing South African Agriculture through sharing the work of the

industry, government and other related stakeholders. This session was made up of four panellists

covering a broad spectrum of stakeholders within the agriculture environment in South Africa to

present a broad perspective of South Africa. This session was facilitated by Dr Mkhabela. At the end

of the session, the field visits were conducted whereby the Cappeny estate, SA sugar industry and

Transnet was visited for the delegation to understand their role in the agricultural value chain.

8.1. The South African Agro-Processing Strategy Mr Victor Thindisa argues the importance of investing and do business on agro-processing initiatives

include: Contributing to food security through reduced post-harvest loses; Consider backward and

forward linkages by stimulating production and demand; Generating employment; Improving the

competitiveness of agro-processing industry and agribusinesses; and Ultimately reduce concentration

within the industry (conduct/behaviour), which is addressed by the competition commission of south

Africa. According to the global competitive report (2013), South African population is estimated at 53

million with GDP per capita income of 6.6 billion US dollars. In order to be competitive, the South

African and sub Saharan Africa per capita income should be compared because this drives the

demand for South African exports. The report stated that south Africa is efficiency driven, which calls

for innovation. Agriculture and agro-processing cannot be separated due to their interlinkages.

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8.2. The role of industry/ commodity organisation in south African agricultural growth and development by Dr Andre Jooste

Dr Andre Jooste gave a brief background of the potatoes industry and indicated that the industry was

established in terms of the previous control boards which were then abolished in 1997 under the MAP

Act (no 47 of 1997). He indicated that the MAP Act makes provision for Statutory Measures. Method

of funding of initiatives/activities to address objectives of MAP Act. The statutory levy in potato

industry used to fund the following core functions: Transformation, inclusive of black economic

empowerment, e.g. by creating market access for emerging farmers (small and medium scale) as well

as development projects related to the potato production and marketing chain. Dr Andre Jooste

further outline the following challenges: Highly capital intensive (scale economies); establishment of

pack-house: Ranges between R2.5 to R5 million; Mechanisation; Risk/Uncertainty; Pests and

diseases; Climate change impacting dryland; Highly volatile market prices; Finance access

challenges; High demand for land due to rotational requirements (1 in 4); and High hands on

management requirements.

8.3. The role of youth – Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development by Mr Noah Nyawo Mr Nyawo presented the frustration of youth with the slow pace of government processes. He

indicated that he has been involved in agriculture for that past 10 years and his involvement in

agriculture was the issue business. He indicated that agriculture is a specialized industry, but

politically that it is not considered like health in South Africa. Furthermore, Mr Nyawo highlighted that

in South Africa there is a lot of corruption around officials. He further indicated that the issue of capital

around agriculture in Africa is a problem. He indicated that the people that draft polices in Africa are

specialists, but when it comes to the practicality of implementation, the situation on the ground is

different. On a positive note though, he acknowledged that the South Africa sugarcane industry is very

organised. Mr Nyawo pointed out that, in South Africa, the problems the existed for new entrants in

agriculture five years ago, still exist. He indicated that it is mainly acknowledged that agriculture is a

job creation industry in South Africa, but it is not well funded and supported. Furthermore, he

explained that the means of production are not supporting farmers in terms of cost and capital for

investment into enterprises. He also indicated that a lot needs to be done in terms of investment into

technology for smallholder farmers in South Africa. Lastly, he alluded that the South African

Department of Agriculture has assisted him as a new entrant. Mr Nyawo also spent a considerable

time illustrating the youth frustration with the commercial sector in not assisting in the process of land

reform.

8.4. The role of Civil Society – Lima Rural Development Foundation by Ms Cathy Pitout Ms Pitout gave a brief background of LIMA and indicated that Lima Rural Development Foundation

was established in 1989 as an NGO. LIMA promotes dignified, sustainable and transformative

community growth across South Africa. As an organisation, we support the simultaneous

development of people and livelihoods in resource-scarce contexts, particularly in rural areas.

Through well-integrated, field-based interventions, Lima leverages local economic development

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activities and the establishment of appropriate institutions to help alleviate poverty and build human

capacity. Lima believes that an inclusive development process is critical for impactful and sustainable

social transformation in rural communities. Emphasis is placed on incorporating marginalized people

not only into development interventions, but also into the mainstream economy. We foster a

collaborative platform for building strategic, multi-sectoral stakeholder partnerships with

disadvantaged communities, and in so doing; we aim to advance the long-term empowerment of rural

people.

Lima participates in evidence-based research and advocacy in order to influence the current dialogue

and public policy agendas relevant to rural development. LIMA is working closely with smallholder

farmers through provision of technical support, training, mentorship, market access etc. Currently,

LIMA is in partnership with the Jobs Fund where an amount of R120 Million was secured, with R60

Million from the Job fund made available to support the smallholder farmers in South Africa. LIMA

funders include municipalities, government, RCL foods and others. Lima has footprint in 16 district

supporting crop, livestock and poultry farmers across south Africa.

8.5. DiscussionsThe following questions were asked during the discussion period:

- The issue of water right was raised, and that how far the issue of the water Act has been

addressed?

- What has been the impact of emerging of regional fresh produce markets?

In the order of questions, the following responses were provided.

- It was indicated, that issue water is being addressed by the South African government for

smallholder farmers in South Africa.

- It was highlighted that irrigation schemes around Kwa-Zulu natal supply to fresh produce

markets in the area. Furthermore, that these fresh produce markets have acted as an

assistance to smallholder farmers to supply to the school feeding schemes. However, the

fresh produce markets are not significant enough to absorb all the produce from the markets.

They only take five crops from the irrigation schemes and that there has been issue of

compliance. Furthermore, that this market when it was created it was the only market were

there was a partnership. This was for farmers to also benefit in the value chain.

At the end of the session, the delegation proceeded to the field visits whereby the Cappeny estate,

South African Sugar Terminal and Transnet port terminals was visited. Cappeny estate is one of the

popular hydroponic strawberry farm in the KZN province. It is a 17-hectare farm and the only

commercial farm owned by the Gumede family. The South African sugar terminal is one of the largest

in Southern Africa and the most advanced the world. It handles and moves as much as 800 tons of

sugar an hour, loading from the silos onto cargo ships in Durban’s harbour and then to all parts of the

globe. Transnet Port terminals is a division of Transnet SOC Limited, South African’s state-owned

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freight transport company which owns and operates 16 terminals situated across seven South African

Ports.

9. SESSION 5: RECOGNISING AFRICAN SUCCESSThe session opened with a parade of the FANRPAN member country flags carried by node

coordinators. The National anthem of the republic of South Africa was played to bring the session to

order and Prof PK Chauke, NAMC Chairperson welcomed all the attendees to the award giving

ceremony, and convened. He extended the appreciation of the role the NAMC was allowed to play in

coordinating the dialogue. He further congratulated the winners and wished them the best. Dr Tobias

Takavarasha gave a brief background of the awards.

The following individuals were recognised:

The FANRPAN excellence in agricultural journalism award winner was Mr Malixole Gwatyu,

Intsika media.

The FANRPAN Civil Society Mover and Shaker Award winner was Mr Duncan Stewart, LIMA

Youth in agriculture award winner was Mr Gift Mafuleka, Mphiwe Agriculture Group (PTY)

LTD

Champions Who Have Made the 2017 Regional Policy Dialogue Possible award winner was

the National Agricultural Marketing Council, FANRPAN South Africa Node coordinator.

Service recognition and appreciation award was awarded to the outgoing FANRPAN board

members:

- Mr Dyborn Chibonga, representing Farmer seat

- Mme Lynette Chen, representing Private Sector seat

- Dr Enos Shumba, representing Research seat

Service recognition and appreciation – former FANRPAN CEO, Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda.

10. CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE REGIONAL DIALOGUEReview of the South Africa Day was given by Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni, Node Steering Committee

Member. The South Africa Day policy discussion session was well attended. There were four

panellists addressing the South African experiences (government, Civil Society, Youth and

Commodity Association) The Potatoes South Africa’s main focus is on the market development and

product promotion. DAFF presentation outlined the new Agro-processing Policy and Strategy that

clearly promotes the importance of investing and doing business on agro-processing initiatives. He

also indicated that the site visits went well, very impressed with Cappeny Estate. The harbour, both

Transnet and Sugar Terminals are indications of huge infrastructure investments that play key role in

propelling the economy forward.

NAMC and Trade Law Centre (TRALAC) Book Launch - Mr Bonani Nyhodo FANRPAN Node

Coordinator – South Africa. The presentation of the book overview was done by Ms Willemien Viljoen

of Tralac. She noted that a national launching of the book was done earlier in the year and

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appreciated the regional book launch that was accorded to the book during FANRPAN. The book

titled “WTO: Agricultural Issues for Africa”. She argued that the book focuses on the various range of

issues for Africa’s agricultural trade matters ranging from capacity, trade law issues, trade facilitation

matters to mention but a few. These two organisations have been collaborating for several years;

with NAMC experts participating in TRALAC Geek Weeks during which work usually starts on joint

research projects. A number of books have been the product of this collaboration. TRALAC is a

capacity-building organisation developing trade-related capacity in east and southern Africa and it was

established in 2002.

10.1. Conference Outputs and Resolutions - Mr Francis Hale, FANRPANThe 2017 Regional Policy Dialogue, which is based on FANRPAN two thematic areas addressing

Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture (NSA) and Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) topical issues. This “nexus

issues” that are not strictly agricultural in nature, require working across disciplines, requiring a multi-

sectoral approach. These two thematic areas, deliberated at this Regional Policy Dialogue are an

effort work towards establishing meaningful resolutions to inform FANRPAN policy advocacy work

going forward.

10.2. ResolutionsThe resolutions are categorised in to four areas:

Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

Resilience in Agriculture Production Systems

Partnerships for Agricultural Research for Development

Harmonization of Policies

Role of Nutrition-Sensitive AgricultureThere is a chasm between nutrition and agriculture, and the role of agricultural transformation in

preventing triple burden of malnutrition remains undefined while malnutrition continues to adversely

impact Africa, with 20% of Africa’s people classified as “undernourished”. Also, Africa’s predominantly

smallholder farming households continue to suffer from poorly diversified and low nutrient diets.

The 2017 Regional Dialogue resolved that there is a need for/to:

Strategies to include and consider (i) increased production to ensure sufficient food for all, (ii)

use of income for dietary diversification, and (ii) women empowerment.

Enhance food utilization nutrition knowledge, hygiene and sanitation education, and Food

safety measures are key.

Make agriculture extension/advisory service more responsive to improve diets and nutrition to

promote value chains for nutrition.

Civil society to be strengthened to challenge inequitable macroeconomic regime and

inappropriate policies through evidence-based advocacy and social mobilization.

To strengthen agriculture-nutrition workforce, hybrid training programmes and accompanying

curricula shoed be developed and harmonized at national and regional levels with

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international support. Also, in-service training as practice well as continuous education to the

community of practice should be provided.

Enhancing Resilience in Agriculture Production SystemsClimate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -based practices that have the potential to: (i) sustainably achieve

food and nutrition security; (ii) increase resilience of farmers and farming systems to climatic change,

and (iii) improve capacity of systems to sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.

The 2017 Regional Policy Dialogue resolved that there is a need to: Suggested CSA solutions solutions should be country and context specific (i.e., based on

location specific climate and soil health data).

Encourage biodiversity which is considers as a buffer against climate shock.

Research how best to out scale the project findings.

Secure commitment from all countries to hold global warming below a 2° Celsius increase,

and calls for “sustainable patterns of production and consumption.”

Strengthening national and local institutions to enable farmer management of climate risks

and adoption of context-suitable agricultural practices, technologies and systems.

Enhancing financing options to support implementation, linking climate and agricultural

finance

Need to connecting producers with markets.

Partnerships for Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D)For a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development where poverty is

eradicated in one generation – as aspired by the Agenda 2063 – best practices in building local and

international links and collaboration for multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary agriculture research for

development (AR4D) is imperative. Mr Bakary Kone, Director for Resource Mobilization, Partnerships

and Strategic Planning at Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) shared that “partnerships are

crucial, it takes an orchestra to sing a symphony”.

The 2017 Regional Policy Dialogue resolved that there is a need to: Foster enabling environments for the business sector to support responsible, inclusive and

sustainable business.

Establish advisory boards which include executives from relevant industries to position for

relevance, and to create a space for dialogue.

Support and engage in dialogue platforms that explore the benefits of collaboration.

Create Partnerships, strategic alliances and networks that harness collective strengths and

facilitate resource sharing.

Have boundary-spanning leadership that bridges divide and disconnects between

stakeholders

Harmonization of Policies

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For a resilient African agriculture and food systems, the continental and national policy instruments

“pronouncements” should be aligned to the SDGs, Agenda 2063 and CAADP. This three, and others,

present opportunities for collaborative and coordinated efforts and should be leveraged more

effectively.

The 2017 Regional Policy Dialogue resolved that: For both NSA and CSA, there is a need to expand the evidence base and assessment tools

to identify agricultural growth strategies for food and nutrition security to build policy

frameworks and consensus to support implementation at scale. For the latter, we cannot

manage what we cannot measure and the use “big data” is much more relevant.

A deliberate food systems approach is needed at national, sub-regional, and continental

levels to address the different challenges faced more holistically and for sustained progress.

Creation, implementation and assessment of national, sub-regional and continental Food,

Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) plans, with adequate funding, should involve

relevant actors including civil society.

There is a need for a cutting-edge communication and engagement strategies that inspire,

educate and transform.

10.3. Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks Dr Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN CEO ad interim offered the vote of thanks to all the delegates

who were part of the dialogue. Mr Bonga Msomi, Acting Director General, Department of Agriculture,

Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) gave the closing remarks encouraging all the participating countries to

implement the recommendations from the dialogue and that the outcomes should inform regional

policy agenda and in the long run lead to improved evidence based policies, increased investment

and institutions that build resilient food systems across Africa. The South African government pledged

its commitment to enduring Pan African vision of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa,

driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international arena” (Agenda,

2063).

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No Name Surname Organisation Position Stakeholder Grouping (Govt, CSO/NGO, PVT Sector, Research, Media, Farmer etc)

Gender Country

1 AartJan Verschoor ARC SIY Research Male South Africa 2 Absalom Manyatsi University of Swaziland Professor Research Male Swaziland3 Aldo Stroebel NRF Executive Director Research Male South Africa 4 Alice Pell Cornell University Professor Research Female USA5 Andre Jooste Potato SA CEO FARMER Male South Africa 6 Angel Khumalo DAFF   GOVT Female South Africa 7 Archileo Kaaya Makerere University Professor Research Male Uganda8 Aurelien Atidegla PASCiB President NGO Male Benin9 Bakary Kone ACBF Director-Partnerships NGO Male Zimbabwe10 Beatrice Makwenda NASFAM Head of Policies FARMER Female Malawi 11 Bekithemba Mkhwanazi FANRPAN Logistics Officer NGO Male South Africa 12 Ben Bennett University of Greenwich Deputy Director NGO Male United Kingdom 13 Bertha Munthali FANRPAN POCTA Manager NGO Female South Africa 14 Bonani Nyhodo NAMC Manager- Trade SOE Male South Africa15 Bonga Msomi DAFF Acting DDG GOVT Male South Africa16 Boysie Mthembu Transnet Port Terminals DBN     Male South Africa17 Bruno Araújo Eduardo Mondlane University Lecturer Research Male Mozambique18 C.V Ndlozi Department of Food Science and

TechnologyDirector -ENT-Dev GOVT Male South Africa

19 Cebile Buthelezi Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural development

  FARMER Female South Africa

20 Cecilia Khupe African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP)

COO NGO Female South Africa

21 Charles Mushizi CERJI Director CERJI Male DRC22 Charmaine Mchunu DARD Production Scientist Exhibitor Female South Africa23 Chisvo Munhamo JIMAT Managing Director PVT Male Zimbabwe24 Claire Quinn Leeds University Associate Professor Research Female United Kingdom 25 David Sanders School of Public Health University of

the Western Cape Professor Research Male South Africa

26 Diale Rangaka NAMC Board Member NGO Male South Africa 27 Diale Rangaka NAMC Council Member Councillor SOE Male South Africa 28 Djohossou Pascal The Hunger Project Country Director INGO Male Benin29 Donovan Small   Managing Director PvT Male South Africa30 Dossa Frida PHM/SSA team Programme Assistant INGO Female Benin31 Douglas Gumbo United Nations World Food Programme Resilience & Livelihoods

AdvisorINGO Male South Africa

32 Dyborn Chibonga NASFAM CEO FARMER Male Malawi 33 Elizabeth Mnyandu Consultant Consultant Research Female South Africa 34 Elliot Mokoena Department of Agriculture and Rural

development – Free State Officer GovT Male South Africa

35 Enos Shumba WWF Country Director INGO Male Zimbabwe

36 FC Basson Western Cape Department of Agriculture

GIS Technologist Govt Male South Africa

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37 Felicity Mitchell Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - KZN

  GOVT Famale South Africa

38 Fezeka Mkile  Mkile  NAMC Council Member Board Member SEO Female South Africa

39 Fikile Mngomezulu Transnet Port Terminals DBN Regional Manager Parastatal Female South Africa

40 FN Mkhize Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - KwaZulu-Natal

Agriculture Researcher GovT Female South Africa

41 Francis Hale FANRPAN Director of Communication NGO Male South Africa 42 Getrude Chanakira FANRPAN Grants and Treasury Manager NGO Female South Africa

43 Gift Mafuleka Commercial Farmer   FARMER Male South Africa44 Godwill Nhamo University of South Africa Chief Researcher Research Male South Africa 45 Gomes Isomar Pedro Roland translation interpretation &

equipmentTranslator Media Male South Africa

46 Hannes De Villiers Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - KZN

Director GOVT Male South Africa

47 Happy Mohane TradeAfrika Board Member PVT Male South Africa 48 Hedwig Black University of the Witwatersrand MSc Candidate Research Female South Africa 49 Hlengiwe Mabena FANRPAN Travel & Admin NGO Female South Africa 50 Ibrahim Gourouza Grow Africa COO   Male South Africa51 Ishmael Sunga SACAU CEO NGO Male South Africa52 Isiah Mharapara ARC CEO Research Male Zimbabwe53 Ivan Ramogale DAFF Assistant Director GovT Male South Africa54 Jan DeJongh Transnet Port Terminals DBN Key Accounts Rep PVT Male South Africa 55 Jared Odhingo FANRPAN Dir-Finance & Admin NGO Male South Africa 56 Jemina Moeng DAFF Director-Food Security GOVT Female South Africa57 Joao Mutondo Universidade Eduardo Mondlane Professor Research Male Mozambique58 Joshua Magomani DAFF DD GOVT Male South Africa 59 Kathy Pitout Lima   NGO Female South Africa 60 Khumbuzile Mosoma NAMC Senior Manager -Agribiz GovT Female South Africa61 Kongolo Kabunda Roland translation interpretation &

equipmentTranslator Media Male South Africa

62 Konrad De Lange No - Line   Media Male South Africa 63 Kwame Ababio NEPAD Project Manager INGO Male South Africa 64 L Del Grande Department of Agriculture and Rural

Development - KZN     Female South Africa

65 Lerato Sello Ministry of Agriculture Chief Policy Research GovT Female Botswana66 Lewis Hove FAO Representative ad interim   INGO Male South Africa 67 Limbikani Matumba LUNAR Research Scientist Research Male Malawi68 Linda Phalatse GIZ Advisor GOVT Female South Africa69 Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Alliance for a Green Revolution in

Africa (AGRA)Vice President NGO Female Kenya

70 Loius Pretorius PotatoesSA Transformation Coordinator Farmer Male South Africa71 Louise Heery Leeds University Head of Strategic Research

InitiativesResearch Female United Kingdom

72 Lucas Tivana Eduardo Mondlane Universit Lecturer Research Male Mozambique73 Lufingo Mwamakamba FANRPAN Protocol & Network Manager NGO Male South Africa 74 Malixole Gwatyu Agri Media Entrepreneur CEO Media Male South Africa

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75 Mandivamba Rukuni Barefoot Education for Afrika Trust (BEAT)

Executive Director NGO Male Zimbabwe

76 Maria Macuiza SDAE-Micuburi Director NGO Female Mozambique77 Marian Odenigbo IFAD Senior Technical

Specialist,NutritionINGO Female Italy

78 Martin Moyo ICRISAT Post-Doctoral Fellow Research Male Zimbabwe79 Mashudu Siobo NAMC Sec Merc PVT Female South Africa 80 Masiye Nawiko ACF Executive Director NGO Male Zambia81 Matsobane Mpyana NAMC Economist GovT Male South Africa 82 Maureen Magubane WARD President GovT Female South Africa 83 Mauricio Negas Helvetas Project Coordinator NGO Male Mozambique84 Melody Mentz University of Pretoria   Research Female South Africa 85 Michelle Carter CARE International Deputy Regional Director INGO Female South Africa 86 Mina Randrianarisoa Ministry of Agriculture   GovT Female Madagascar87 Mmaserame Macucwa DAFF Director GovT Female South Africa 88 Mpume Mhlongo DARD DD-Food Security govT Female South Africa89 Mutondi Mmushi DAFF Agrarian Reform Specialist GovT Female South Africa90 Mwamba Pemba Roland translation interpretation &

equipmentTechnician Media Male South Africa

91 Mweshi Mukanga Zambia Agriculture Research Institute Chief Agriculture Research Research Male Zambia

92 Nalishebo Meebelo New Alliance Programme, DREA, African Union Commission

Senior Coordinator Inter Gov Female Ethiopia

93 Namukolo Covic International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Senior Research Coordinator INGO Female Ethiopia

94 Ndumiso Mazibuko NAMC  Economist GovT Male South Africa 95 Nkami Sethole Agricultural Research Council Marketing Coordinator GovT Famale South Africa96 Nkulumo Zinyengere SouthSouthNorth (SSN) Project Manager NGO Male South Africa 97 Noah Nyawo YARD Provincial chairperson   Male South Africa 98 Noiyaza Celinkosi IPMA Foods Director PVT Male South Africa99 Nomvula Xaba PotatoesSA Transformation Manager Farmer Female South Africa100 Nonhlanhla Gwamanda NAMC Senior Economist SOE Female South Africa 101 Nonie Mokose NAMC Council Member   SOE Female South Africa 102 Nozipho Ndiweni No - Line Director Media Female South Africa 103 Ntobeko Dlamini KZN Dard Communications GovT Male South Africa104 Ntombka Ngwira DARD Exhibitor GovT Female South Africa105 Oguchukwu Nzewi DAM/UFH   Research Female South Africa106 Pamela Kuwali CISANET National Director NGO/CSO Female Malawi107 Pedro Ernest PASCiB SP NGO Male Benin108 Petro Van Rhyn Western Cape Department of

AgricultureHead of Comms Exhibitor Female South Africa

109 Phineas K Chauke NAMC Council Member Chairman GOVT Male South Africa110 Pienaar Zietsman PwC Partner GOVT Male South Africa111 Prisca Thobejane University of the Witwatersrand Student Research Female South Africa 112 Puseletso E. Likoetla University of Lesotho Lecturer Research Female Lesotho 113 Remi Kahane PAEPARD CIRAD Deputy manager Research Male Europe114 Ringson Chitsiko Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanization PS GOVT Male Zimbabwe

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and Irrigation Development 115 Ronald Basangila Roland translation interpretation &

equipmentTranslation   Male South Africa

116 Rumbi Matambo DMH Lawyer   Female Zimbabwe117 Samuel Manda FANRPAN Grants Manager NGO Male South Africa 118 Sandile Ngcamphalala ARC Manager Advisory Services GOVT Male South Africa 119 Sanele Xulu AdA Exhibitor   Female South Africa120 Sarah Beerhalter SADC Adaptation to Climate Change in

Rural Areas in Southern Africa (ACCRA)

Programme Manager GOVT Female Botswana

121 Sbonga Shelembe ADA Exhibitor SOE Male South Africa122 Sebabatso Mtshali  ProudlySA     Famale South Africa123 Senate Senate Department of Agriculture and Rural

development - Freestate   GOVT Famale South Africa

124 Shaheed Martin Western Cape Department of Agriculture

Act Assistant Director GOVT Male South Africa

125 Shakwaanande Natai Ministry of Agric Tanzania Head of Environment Mgt unit GOVT Female Tanzania126 Shane Hardowar Univesity of Mauritius Lecturer Research Male Mauritius127 Sharon Alfred FANRPAN Director -Compliance NGO Female South Africa 128 Shiluva Chauke FANRPAN Programme Assistant NGO Female South Africa 129 Sidikat Osho Osho Foundation President   Female Nigeria 130 Simbarashe Sibanda FANRPAN Managing Director NGO Male South Africa 131 Simphiwe Ngqangweni NAMC Senior Manager Research Male South Africa 132 Sindiso Ngwenya COMESA Secretary General GovT Male Zambia133 Sinqobile Mqina ProudlySA Project Coordinator PVT Famale South Africa134 Sithembile Mwamakamba FANRPAN Programme Manager NGO Female South Africa 135 Sizwe Mahlangu No - Line Sound technician Media Male South Africa 136 Swartz Swartz Department of Agriculture and Rural

Development - KwaZulu-Natal Manager Govt Male South Africa

137 Talentus Mthunzi FANRPAN Programme Assistant NGO Male South Africa 138 Tausi Mbaga Kida ESRF ED Research Female Tanzania139 Thabiso Mudau ARC   GovT Male South Africa140 Thamsanqa Dlamini OAF P.sectretary   Male South Africa141 Themba Mthembu MEC Department of Agriculture and

Rural Development KZN MEC GovT Male South Africa

142 Theo de Jager SACAU   NGO Male South Africa 143 Theopoline Itenge University of Namibia Deputy Dean Research Female Namibia144 Thokozani Makhathini DARD(KZN) Exhibitor GovT Male South Africa145 Thulasizwe Mkhabela ADA CEO   Male South Africa146 Tim Mosia FS-Dard Economist GovT Male  147 Tlolela Mogaladi DAFF Intern Research Male South Africa 148 Tobias Takavarasha FANRPAN CEO-Ad interim NGO Male South Africa 149 Tonderai Mazingaizo NEPAD Business Foundation Financial & Operations

ControllerINGO Male South Africa

150 Tony   DARD     Male South Africa151 Tshilidzi Madzivhandila FANRPAN Director NGO Male South Africa 152 Victor Thindisa DAFF Director GovT Male South Africa 153 Vitumbiko Chinoko Care International Advocacy Policy Coordinator INGO Male Malawi

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154 Vusi Sithole ProudlySA     Male South Africa155 Wezi Chunga-Simbo PACA-AUC Programme Officer INGO Female Ethiopia156 Whytson Sakala Eastern Province Farmers'

Cooperatives (EPFC) Team Leader farmer Male Zambia

157 William Chilufya Hivos Regional Advocacy Manager NGO Male Zambia158 Winston Makabanyane DAFF Director GovT Male South Africa 159 Zamikhaya Xalisa NAMC CEO-ACTING SOE Male South Africa160 Zandile Masuku DARD Director GovT Female South Africa 161 Zandisile Wapi NAMC Council Member Board Member SOE Male South Africa 162 Zanele Shezi Institute of Natural Resources (INR) Senior Community Facilitator NGO Female South Africa

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