Accelerating Agricultural Productivity Growth in East Africa: Agenda for urgent action
23 June 2022
A convening of minds in East Africa.
Driven by data to find actionable solutions.
A virtual event by the GAP Initiative.
23 June 2022 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EAT
Virtual livestream from Nairobi, Kenya
Tune in to hear leaders from government, industry, universities, research groups, and farmer organizations discuss specific actions that can be taken in the next 12-36 months to accelerate agricultural productivity growth and enhance sustainability and resilience in East Africa.
Key Topics
How does East African agriculture respond to the crises of COVID-19, conflict, and climate?
What is the role of productivity growth?
How do we accelerate productivity growth in East Africa?
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AGENDA
9:30
Welcoming remarks
10:00
Agricultural Productivity in East Africa: Current Status and Future Prospects – Presentation and discussion of data
10:30
Fireside Chat – Technology and Trade for Productivity Growth
11:30
Tea Break and Official Photo
12:00
Solutions Sets – Public-private-producer partnerships that have demonstrated success in accelerating agricultural productivity growth, particularly for small-scale farmers. Presentations and Q&A with companies and organizations working in the region.
SPEAKERS
Tom Thompson
Associate Dean and Director of CALS Global
Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Nancy Mungai
Director of Research and Extension
Egerton University
Tony Fernandes
Deputy Assistant Secretary
US Department of State, Bureau for Economic and Business Affairs
Ann Steensland
Lead, Global Agricultural Productivity Initiative
Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Tim Njagi
Research Fellow
Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development
Jason Grant
W.G. Wysor Professor of Agriculture
Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Canisius Kanangire
Executive Director
African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)
Nassib Mugwanya
Manager Global Partnerships – Agriculture Engagement & Activation, Stakeholder Affairs & Strategic Partnerships
Bayer Crop Science
Humphrey Kiruaye
Country Leader, Kenya & Great Lakes Region
Corteva Agriscience
Florah Kirira
Partnership Development Coordinator
Farmer Input Promotions Africa (FIPS-Africa)
Folu Okunade
COO
Hello Tractor
Okeyo Mwai
Principal Scientist Global Livestock Genetics
ILRI- Live Gene Research Program: African Dairy Genetic Gains (ADGG)
Benson Mutuku
Gender Expert: Impacting Gender & Nutrition through Innovative Technical Exchange in Agriculture (IGNITE), Tanager
Event Partners
GAP Initiative Supporting Partners
The GAP Report is supported by investments from the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. GAP Report Supporting Partners provide financial support for the GAP Report and related activities. They offer an important perspective on critical issues facing agricultural systems in the US and around the world.
GAP Initiative Consultative Partners
Our work is enhanced by contributions from Consultative Partners who share their knowledge and experience in agriculture, conservation, nutrition and the needs of small-scale farmers.
