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GUIDE FANRPAN 2011 Food Security Regional Policy Dialogue
“Advocating for the Active Engagement of the Youth in the Agricultural Value Chain”
REGIONAL SECRETARIAT 141 Cresswell Road, Weavind Park 0184 Private Bag X2087, Silverton 0127 Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27 12 804 2966 / 3186 Fax: +27 12 804 0600 Email: [email protected]
18th to 23rd September Royal Swazi Sun Hotel – Ezulwini Valley, Mbabane, Swaziland
www.fanrpan.org
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FANRPAN STAFF ROLES
Regional Policy Dialogue Responsibilities Name(s)
Programme Manager Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Workbook Content Manager; and
Knowledge Café Facilitator
Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila
Policy Dialogue Facilitators Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Ms. Sifiso Ndlovu
Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Administrator Ms. Sharon Alfred
Protocol and Logistics Mr. Lufingo Mwamakamba
Mr. Andrew Johnson
Finance Mr. Samuel Manda
Ms. Getrude Manda
Communication and Media Mr. Yuven Gounden
Ms. Siphokazi Phillip
Projects
CAADP Mr. Fungayi Simbi
Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building;
and Social Protection and Livelihoods
Mr. Ian. Mashingaidze
Seed Security Dr. Bellah Mpofu
Ms. Sipiwe Mapanda
Women Accessing Realigned Markets Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Water Security DR. Amy Sullivan
Ms. Aliness Mumba
Climate Change Dr. Sepo Hachigonta
Mr. Sandile Ngcamphalala
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Table of Contents
2011 FANRPAN Policy Dialogue Steering Committee .................................................................................................................. 4
Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
About FANRPAN ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
FANRPAN Nodes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Policy Dialogue Themes 2001 – 2011: A Decade of Existence ..................................................................................................... 9
2011 Theme Background and Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 10
2011 Policy Dialogue Theme ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
2011 Policy Dialogue Goals and Expected Outputs ................................................................................................................... 12
Policy Dialogue Format ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Policy Dialogue Programme: 18th
– 23rd
September 2011 ......................................................................................................... 14
Daily Programme for Sunday, 18th
September: Pre-Dialogue Meetings ..................................................................................... 15
Daily Programme for Monday, 19th
September: Pre-Dialogue Meetings .................................................................................... 16
Policy Dialogue Programme at a Glance ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Official Opening and Award Ceremony: Monday, 19th
September 2011 ................................................................................... 19
Daily Programme for Tuesday, 20th
September: Youth in the Agriculture Value Chain .............................................................. 20
Daily Programme for Wednesday, 21st
September: Youth Case Studies – Needs and Experiences ............................................ 21
Daily Programme for Thursday, 22nd
September: Swaziland Day................................................................................................ 22
Daily Programme for Friday, 23st
September: Policy Advocacy ................................................................................................... 23
Key Note Speakers and Panelists ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Plenary Sessions Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Session 1: CAADP Opportunities for the youth presentation on food systems ........................................................................... 26
Session 2: Youths, rural livelihoods and social protection ........................................................................................................... 28
Session 3: Youth in markets for Africa’s Green Revolution ......................................................................................................... 30
Session 4: Youth safeguarding Africa’s natural resources and environment .............................................................................. 32
Session 5: Lessons from Africa and beyond: Showcasing global youth initiatives ....................................................................... 34
Session 6, 7 and 8: Case studies of innovative youth engagements ............................................................................................ 35
Session 9: Field Visit .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Session 10: Reflections on the Swazi experiences ....................................................................................................................... 38
Session 11: Showcasing FANRPAN Advocacy Tools ..................................................................................................................... 39
1. Electronic Platforms ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
2. Journalist in Agriculture Food Security and Climate Change ......................................................................................................... 40
3. Community Theatre ................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Session 12: Closing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
1. Gogo Farmers “from hand hoes to the IPAD generation” ..................................................................................................................... 42
2. Conference Outputs and Resolutions ................................................................................................................................................. 43
3. Closing Remarks .............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Annex 1: Exhibition Concept: The Knowledge Café ................................................................................................................... 44
Annex 2: Case Study Terms of Reference ................................................................................................................................... 46
Annex 3: The 2010 Policy Dialogue Resolutions: Namibia ......................................................................................................... 48
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2011 FANRPAN Policy Dialogue Steering Committee
NAME
ORGANISATION
Prof. Marietta Dlamini
UNISWA (Chairperson)
Mr. Howard Mbuyisa
MOA
Mr. Muntu Almeida
MTAD
Mr. Bongani Shongwe
FSE&CC
Ms. Innocentia Thwala
SNAU
Mr. Nkululeko Dlamini
SERPAC
Mr. Thembumenzi Dube
MOA
Mr Emmanuel Ndlangamandla
CANGO
Ms. Ayanda Ntshingila
CANGO
Ms Thabile Gooday
Seed Elder
Ms. Nomphumelelo Ntshalintshali
MNR
Mr. Tammy Dlamini
WV-Swaziland
Mr. Alex Lushaba
SIFE UNISWA
Note:
Mr. Alex Lushaba is from the University of Swaziland, he is not a member of the Steering Committee but he was added during this time of the Conference because he is assisting in the preparations.
Ms. Thabile Gooday is a Seed Elder and was also added
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Welcome
The Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the Swaziland Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) Node (Coordinating Assembly of NGO’s – CANGO) have graciously
offered to host the 2011 FANRPAN Annual Policy Dialogue and Annual General Meeting. The event draws
together representatives of FANRPAN's constituents from all African and non-African institutions involved
in African agricultural research and development. These include the Sub-Regional Organizations (SROs),
farmers' organizations and pastoralists' associations, the agricultural research institutions, universities,
NGOs and private enterprises that comprise the national agricultural research systems (NARS), non-African
advanced research institutions (ARIs), the International agricultural research centres (IARCs), international
NGOs, policy makers, private sector and Africa's development partners in food, agriculture and natural
resources (FANR).
Given the renewed emphasis on employment creation and challenges facing the engagement of the youth
in the agricultural sector, the 2011 FANRPAN Annual Regional Dialogue will speak to the theme:
“ADVOCATING FOR THE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE YOUTH IN THE AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN”
The 2011 FANRPAN Regional Food Security Regional Policy Dialogue – from now on called Regional Policy
Dialogue – will provide an opportunity for FANR stakeholders (Government ministries responsible for FANR;
policy research institutions such as relevant university departments; private sector national umbrella
organizations which deal with FANR; national farmers' organizations; and civil society organizations) to
review the current status of youth engagement in agriculture value chains, and to share lessons and
experience, challenges and opportunities in this regard. The Policy Dialogue will also showcase best
practices from across the continent in line with five FANRPAN thematic thrusts:
Food Systems;
Agriculture Productivity and Markets;
Natural Resources and Environment;
Social Protection and Livelihoods;
Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building.
On behalf of FANRPAN Secretariat, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Swaziland FANRPAN local
organizing committee and to all our partners who have worked with us to make this Policy Dialogue
possible, and we look forward to building on these outcomes with all the regional stakeholders as we
address the challenges that lie ahead.
________________________________ Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Chief Executive Officer and Head of Mission
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About FANRPAN
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) is a regional multi-
stakeholder network established in 1997. FANRPAN was formed in response to a call by agriculture ministers
in the eastern and southern Africa region for a network that could provide independent evidence to inform
policy harmonisation at regional level.
The network is representative of government, farmer organisations, researchers, the private sector,
Parliamentarians, civil society and the media. The network currently works in 14 countries: Angola, Botswana,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; new nodes are soon to be established in east Africa.
Vision: A food secure Africa free from hunger and poverty
Mission: To promote effective Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) policies by:
1. Facilitating linkages and partnerships between government and civil society,
2. Building the capacity for policy analysis and policy dialogue, and
3. Supporting demand-driven policy research and analysis
FANRPAN Strategy
FANRPAN’s Strategy is built around three main areas for action:
Delivering policy-relevant research to support the objectives of regional economic communities (RECs).
Strengthening the voice of FANRPAN network members—in particular farmers and civil society
groups—in policy debates, and facilitating linkages between national governments and civil society.
Building African capacity to supply, demand, and use research-based knowledge for better FANR
policies.
FANRPAN Thematic Focus
FANRPAN has five programme areas in which it undertakes comprehensive policy development programmes
to yield effective policies. In-line with the NEPAD’s Comprehensive African Agricultural Development
Programme (CAADP), FANRPAN has the following broad research policy themes:
Food Systems: Ensuring appropriate policies for enhanced food production, quality, safety, processing, packaging
and distribution of food.
Agricultural Productivity and Markets: Improving agricultural productivity at household level by increasing uptake
of appropriate technologies, promoting input and output markets and intra-regional trade.
Natural Resources and Environment: Developing policies for managing transnational water resources addressing
the effects of climate change and coordinating the development of biofuels policies Africa-wide.
Social Protection and Livelihoods: designing policies and interventions to mitigate against poverty, malnutrition,
vulnerability to climate change, HIV and AIDS.
Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building: strengthening platforms for civil society and state engagement
in policy development processes.
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FANRPAN Nodes
Angola: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER)
Botswana: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA)
DR Congo: Center of Dialogue for Legal and Institutional Reforms (Centre d’Echanges pour des Reformes Juridiques et Institutionnelles (CERJI))
Lesotho: Institute of Southern African Studies (ISAS)
Madagascar: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: Department of Rural Development Policies
Malawi: Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET)
Mauritius: University of Mauritius: Faculty of Agriculture
Mozambique: Eduardo Mondlane University. Faculdade de Agronmia e Engenharia Florestal
Namibia: The Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit (NEPRU)
South Africa: National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
Swaziland: Coordinating Assembly of NGOS (CANGO)
Tanzania: Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
Zambia: Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF)
Zimbabwe: Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
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Policy Dialogue Themes 2001 – 2011: A Decade of Existence
The Annual High Level Regional Food Security Policy Dialogues have become a flagship event on the
FANRPAN annual calendar since 2001. Attendance at successive dialogues has grown from 23 in 2001 to
250 people from 22 countries in 2010. The Table below presents the Themes covered in different SADC
countries from 2001 to date. This year we are celebrating 10 years of the FANRPAN Regional Food Security
Policy Dialogue series.
Year Theme Country
2001 Agricultural policy making in Southern Africa: Issues and challenges Zimbabwe
2002 Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Policy Research and Analysis Among
Stakeholders in the SADC Region
South Africa
2003 Regional Stakeholder Meeting on Agricultural Recovery, Food Security and
Trade Policies in Southern Africa
Botswana
2004 Policy Strategies Needed to Promote Permanent Agricultural Recovery and
Productivity Growth in the SADC Region
Mauritius
2005 Creating a Conducive Policy Environment for a Food Secure Southern Africa South Africa
2006 Creating a Conducive Policy Environment for Inputs Intensification and
Market Development for Increased Production and Productivity
South Africa
2007 Meeting the Demand for Effective Food Agriculture and Natural Resources
Policy Analysis in Southern Africa - “Triggers” for Agricultural Growth in
Southern Africa
Zambia
2008 Regional Strategies for Addressing the Global Food Crisis Malawi
2009 True Contribution of Agriculture to Economic Growth and Poverty
Reduction in Southern Africa Maputo
Mozambique
2010 Livestock and Fisheries Policies for Food Security and Trade in a Changing
Climate
Namibia
2011 Advocating For the Active Engagement of the Youth in the Agricultural Value Chain
Swaziland
“Celebrating a decade of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network’s
(FANRPANs) Food Security Policy Dialogue Series”
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2011 Theme Background and Introduction
Africa has a unique population profile, with 44% of its population under the age 15 in 2006 making sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA) the youngest region of the world. Today, two out of three inhabitants of SSA are
under 25 years of age. SSA is home to over 200 million young people, who are employed primarily in
agriculture, where they account for 65% of the total employment. Thus, young Africans are the key to
African agriculture development. However, many are unable to fulfill their potential because of poverty,
hunger, poor health and lack of education.
The SSA dire situation shows that the majority of youth lack the proper skills needed to gain employment
in other formal sectors, with rural youth typically, but often fruitlessly, migrating in search of economic
opportunities. That is, young people are leaving rural areas in the hope of better opportunities in the
towns and cities. Many may have witnessed their parents and grandparents spend a lifetime surviving on
a tiny income, perhaps as smallholder farmers, never having much to show for their effort. Farming is
perceived as old-fashioned, offering little opportunity for making money. No wonder young people are
attracted by the possibilities of well-paid work in the towns and cities.
On a positive note, at FANRPAN, we observed that young people are savvy, they have good ideas and they
learn new technologies faster. Therefore, Africa’s youth can transform the agricultural industry into a
modernized, technology and research driven, and profitable industry. In addition, we also noted that
young people are vibrant and we therefore want SSA to benefit from their energy to increase agricultural
output. The quantity and qualities of young people are vital in transforming both the agricultural industry,
as well as Africa’s rural landscape. Strengths of youth involvement in agriculture value chain include:
Their latent energy, capacity and ability to produce
Their excellent source of ideas and innovation and areas of interest in the agricultural sector
They are main market for food consumption and knowledge
Their significant impact on public opinion, policy and action
The increased participation by youth in agriculture value chain in the region is necessary and vital to
facilitate food and nutrition security since:
There is compelling evidence of an ageing farmer population in the region which must be
addressed to facilitate sustainability in agricultural production.
The regional food import bill continues to increase while regional agricultural production and
output falls.
The poor image of persons involved in agriculture needs to be changed and the young people are
the ideal catalysts.
Increased employment particularly rural employment is required as youth unemployment in the
SSA region is very high.
Increased productivity in the agricultural sector depends on youths who comprise majority of the
population in the SSA region.
It facilitates increased agricultural production which can contribute to SSA food self-sufficiency.
It provides productive alternatives for the engagement of youths to reduce crime and other social
problems.
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2011 Policy Dialogue Theme
For the 2011 Policy Dialogue, FANRPAN, re-affirms that there are opportunities for youth engagement in
agriculture value chain; the opportunities are that:
Vibrant and expanding market for primary and secondary agricultural commodities offers
tremendous opportunities for young people to earn good income from agricultural activities.
There are existing incentives and policies that target youth involvement in agriculture which
encourages young persons.
Many tertiary training opportunities exist for young persons interested in agriculture.
Throughout the SSA region there are a number of existing agricultural agencies that youth can
become involved in.
Encouraging rhetoric on agriculture continues after the hike in the prices of agricultural
commodities, the increasing food import bill and the financial crises which has created a high level
of interest in the SSA region in agriculture.
For the youth to fully engage in the agricultural value chain, they deserve support to take advantage of the
opportunities opening up in the agricultural value chain. The FANRPAN 2011 Policy Dialogue, with the
theme “Advocating for the active engagement of youth in agricultural value chain”, seeks to tap into the
energy and entrepreneurial spirit of Africa's younger generation. However, if young people are to choose
to work in the agriculture value chain, they need to see agriculture as both a financially rewarding sector,
and as modern and challenging.
FANRPAN, through the theme of this year’s Policy Dialogue, posits that if young people are given support
and the opportunity of employment, they have the potential to play a significant role in agriculture value
chains. The nexus between agricultural development and the region’s ability to achieve its food and
nutrition security goals are inextricably linked. Young people must therefore be major role players in the
agriculture value chain to ensure a “food secure Africa free from hunger and poverty”; Furthermore,
agriculture can be one of the leading providers of employment for young people.
The purpose of 2011 Regional Policy Dialogue is to present an overview of the challenges and
opportunities for youth in agriculture and to make recommendations that will result in increased
participation in agricultural activities and value chain by young people. This Policy Dialogue provides the
background information and discusses critical issues necessary to stimulate the interest and encourage
the engagement of youth in agriculture value chain which is necessary to ensure the sustainability of
agricultural production and realize the goal of food and nutrition security in the SAA region.
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2011 Policy Dialogue Goals and Expected Outputs
The goals of this conference are to:
Advocate for the active engagement of the youth in the agricultural value chain;
Demonstrate and share lessons on how to translate youth engagement into impact;
Determine how the engagement of youth in agricultural value chain leads to impact on food
security;
Explore how partnerships between youth (and/or their organizations) and research and
development organizations deliver innovation and impact.
To help achieve these four central questions will be asked throughout the conference:
How to get the youth actively involved in agriculture?
What impacts have been achieved to engage youth in agriculture value chain?
How was this engagement in the agricultural value chain achieved?
What lessons are there for researchers/practitioners and users of research to increase the
engagement of youth in agriculture value chain?
Expected Outputs
Increased knowledge of the challenges, opportunities and successes in youth engagement in
agricultural value chain.
o Documentation of best practice
o Build partnerships and sharing of knowledge and understanding
Greater awareness of the roles and contributions of different stakeholders and enhanced
networking and interaction.
Best practice: presentations, posters and the results of FANRPAN research on youth and
agriculture will be used to identify and document best practices. This will include policy and
technical briefs, and a proceedings of the conference
Knowledge and understanding: by sharing lessons and participating in parallel sessions and
learning events, delegates are expected to increase their personal understanding of youth
engagement and how they can – in different ways – maximize this impact.
New and enhanced partnerships: The Policy Dialogue is open to all those interested in achieving
impact including researchers as well as people and organizations (including NGOs, farmer
organizations and private sector) who help translate research into impact. We want to use this
Policy Dialogue to help strengthen existing partnerships and build new ones.
Greater appreciation amongst the media, participants and the public of the important
contributions of youth to food security in SSA.
Review and endorsement of FANRPAN’s programme.
Annual General Meeting for members.
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Policy Dialogue Format
The conference has 9 elements:
1. Pre-Policy Dialogue Project Meetings: The Project meetings will provide an opportunity for project teams to regroup and address the following question: where are we now? This will involve reviewing work progress and outputs available to date against the project milestones as per grant agreement. This will chart the way forward and draft work plans for the year. The meetings will further identify areas of interface and complementarity with other FANRPAN and national projects.
2. Knowledge Café and Exhibition: The Knowledge Café encompasses knowledge products such as
publications, displays, computers as well as a relaxed and conducive atmosphere to “browse” and
“interact” with both the products as well as the knowledge brokers – in this case the Café “waitrons”.
Waitrons will comprise those organizations who requested exhibition space. Waitrons will be given a
briefing session on Monday 19 September 2011. Annex 1 present the Concept of Knowledge Café.
3. Meeting for presenters and panelists: The presenters will meet with the conference facilitators for a
briefing to discuss the workshop process and presentation expectations. The meeting will take place on the 19th of September from 17h00 and every evening at the end of the day sessions to plan for the next day.
4. Plenary Sessions: Plenary Sessions, part of the Policy Dialogue, were all delegates are to attend, will contain a broad range of content from keynotes to panel discussions. The presentations and discussions are related to specific FANRPAN thematic areas. The 2011 Policy Dialogue consists of 12 Plenary Sessions in the main auditorium (see the Policy Dialogue programme for details).
5. Field Trip: Local communities will provide first-hand learning opportunities for delegates on field trips.
These field trips will allow delegates to reinforce information discussed during the Policy Dialogue. Evidence shows that conference participants become much more engaged during and after a field trip experience, providing further evidence of the long-term value of field trips. The purpose of the field trip is for observation for education.
6. Award Ceremony: The FANRPAN Annual Award is given annually to an individual or organization that made effective and evident contributions towards food security and poverty alleviation in the region. To date FANRPAN has Awards of Excellence as follows: Food Security Policy Leadership Award, Civil Society Policy Mover and Shaker Award and FANRPAN Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism
7. FANRPAN Annual General Meeting: During the 2007 Annual General Meeting (AGM) a new constitution
was adopted, section 14.2 of the constitution calls for an Ordinary General Meeting of the members of
the network every year. The 2011 Policy Dialogue will also provide an opportunity for the FANRPAN
AGM.
8. Media Training: Following on the success of the 2009 and 2010 Media Training, FANRPAN will once again
provide an independent communication platform and media training session. The objective of the
training is to provide a communication platform for policy advocacy through media and reach audiences
beyond the participating delegates.
9. Media briefing: Journalists from Swaziland, FANRPAN media fellows from the participating countries and
the mentors will meet with the CEO for a briefing on the conference. The briefings will take place daily between 18h00 – 19h00.
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Policy Dialogue Programme: 18th – 23rd September 2011
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Daily Programme for Sunday, 18th September: Pre-Dialogue Meetings
Day Manager: Dr. Sepo Hachigonta
Time Schedule Planned Activities 07h00 - 08h00 Breakfast
08h00 - 10h00 Journalist Training Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden Room: LIBANDLA
CAADP Non State Actor Workshop Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi Room: GIGIS
Arrival of Delegates and Registration Registration Coordinator: Mr. Samuel Manda and Ms. Getrude Chanakira
Knowledge Café and Exhibition Set-up Event Coordinator: Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila 10h00 - 10h30 Morning Tea
10h00 - 13h00 Journalist Training Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden
CAADP Non State Actor Workshop Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi
13h00 - 14h00 Lunch
14h00 – 15h00 Journalist Training Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden
CAADP Non State Actor Workshop Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi
15h00 – 15h30 Afternoon Tea
15h30 – 16h00 Journalist Training Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden
CAADP Non State Actor Workshop Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi
16h00 Free Evening: Networking
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Daily Programme for Monday, 19th September: Pre-Dialogue Meetings
Day Manager: Dr. Amy Sullivan
Time Schedule Planned Activities 07h00 - 08h00 Breakfast
08h00 - 10h00 Journalist Training Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden Start Time: 08h00
HaSSP and WARM projects Combined Meeting Event Coordinators: Ms. Sithembile Ndema and Dr. Bellah Mpofu Start Time: 08h30
PAEPARD Project Meeting Event Coordinator: Ms. Sharon Alfred Start Time: 09h00
Arrival of Delegates and Registration Registration Coordinator: Samuel Manda Getrude Chanakira Knowledge Café and Exhibition Set-up Event Coordinator: Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila Representation to Local Ministries by FANRPAN Board and CEO Event Coordinator: Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Dialogue Facilitators and Presenters Meeting Event Coordinator: Ms. Sithembile Ndema Knowledge Café : Waitrons Briefing Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden and Ms. Siphokazi Phillip
10h00 - 10h30 Morning Tea
10h00 - 13h00 Journalist Training Event Coordinator: Mr. Yuven Gounden
HVI Training Start Time: 09h00 Event Coordinator: Mr. Ian Mashingaidze
CAADP Project Meeting Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi
WARM Project Meeting Start Time: 10h30 Event Coordinator: Ms. Sithembile Ndema
HaSSP Project Meeting Start Time: 10h30 Event Coordinator: Dr. Bellah Mpofu
Climate Change Project Meeting and HVI Training Start Time: 11h00 Event Coordinator: Dr. Sepo Hachigonta
CPWF Project Meeting Start Time: 11h00 Event Coordinator: Dr. Amy Sullivan
13h00 - 14h00 Lunch
14h00 – 15h00 HVI Training Start Time: 09h00 Event Coordinator: Mr. Ian Mashingaidze
CAADP Project Meeting Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi
WARM Project Meeting Event Coordinator: Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Climate Change Project Meeting and HVI Training Event Coordinator: Dr. Sepo Hachigonta
CPWF Project Meeting Start Time: 11h00 Event Coordinator: Dr. Amy Sullivan
15h00 – 15h30 Afternoon Tea
15h30 – 17h00 HVI Training Start Time: 09h00 Event Coordinator: Mr. Ian Mashingaidze
CAADP Project Meeting Event Coordinator: Mr. Fungayi Simbi
WARM Project Meeting Event Coordinator: Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Climate Change Project Meeting and HVI Training Event Coordinator: Dr. Sepo Hachigonta
CPWF Project Meeting Start Time: 11h00 Event Coordinator: Dr. Amy Sullivan
16h00 See main Policy Dialogue Programme: Official Opening an Award Ceremony
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Policy Dialogue Programme at a Glance DAY 1
Monday 19 September
OFFICIAL OPENING & AWARDSCEREMONY
DAY 2 Tuesday 20 September
YOUTH IN THE AGRICULTURE VALUE CHAIN
DAY 3 Wednesday 21 September
YOUTH CASE STUDIES: NEEDS & EXPERIENCES
DAY 4 Thursday 22 September
SWAZILAND DAY
DAY 5 Friday, 23 September
POLICY ADVOCACY
18.00 – 19.00hrs
Cultural Entertainment
Flag Raising Ceremony
Swaziland National Anthem
Official Welcome by Regional
Administrator Dr. M Sibandze
Remarks by FANRPAN Board Chairman,
Hon Sindiso Ngwenya
Key Note Speech by the H.E. Right Hon.
Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Dlamini
Video Highlights of Previous FANRPAN
Food Security Policy Leadership Awards
Citation and Presentation of FANRPAN
Awards by Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Presentation of FANRPAN Awards by
Hon Sindiso Ngwenya
Media Awards
08.30 – 10.00hrs
Welcome by Principal Secretary of Agriculture – Dr. Robert Thwala
FANRPAN Overview by Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Key Achievements (2008 – 2011 )
New Initiatives for 2011 and Beyond
Remarks by Minister of Agriculture Hon. Clement
Dlamini
Group Photo
08.30 – 10.00hrs Session 5: Lessons from Africa and Beyond: Showcasing Global Youth Initiatives
Welcome by Principal Secretary of Agriculture – Dr. Robert Thwala
Keynote Address by Minister of Youth and Development Hon. Hlobsile Ndlovu
Remarks by Michael Hailu – Director of Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
Global Youth Initiatives 4-H Youth Development Organization
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Caribbean Agricultural Forum for Youth (CAFY)
Pacific Agricultural and Forestry Policy Network (PAFPNet)
FAO Children and Youth Development Program (CYDP)
08.00 – 14.00hrs Session 9
Field Visit:
World Vision Area Development programme
Swazi Secrets –Amarula Value Chain
08.00– 10.00hrs Session 11: Showcasing FANRPAN Advocacy Tools Electronic Platforms
Journalists in Agriculture Food
security and climate Change
Community Theatre
10.30 – 12.00hrs
Session1: CAADP-Opportunities for the youth Presentation on Food Systems
Facilitated by Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
CAADP status in 2010 – Video Highlights from the FANRPAN 201 Regional Policy Dialogue, Namibia
CAADP status in 2011 o Tanzania and Malawi – Technical Review of
National Agriculture Investment Plans (NAIP)
o DRC, Swaziland and Zambia – Preparing NAIPs
o Mozambique and Zimbabwe – preparing to sign the CAADP Compact
o Botswana and Mauritius – Just starting to implement CAADP
Key Note Presentation by New Economic Partnership for African Development (NEPAD)
Panel Discussion
FANRPAN CAADP Coordinator Southern African Confederation of
Agricultural Unions (SACAU) The Pan-African Agribusiness and Agro-
industry Consortium (PAANAC) The German Agency for Technical
Development (GIZ) African Fertilizer Agribusiness Partnership
(AFAP) Feed the Future (USAID)
Facilitated Discussions:
10.31 – 13.00hrs Session 6: Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Facilitated by Ms. Sifiso Ndlovu
Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Angola
Botswana
DR Congo
Lesotho
Kenya
Malawi
Madagascar
Mauritius – University of Mauritius
Facilitated Discussions:
11.30 – 13.00hrs Session 12
Gogo farmers “From hand hoes to the IPAD Generation”
Conference Outputs and Resolutions
Closing Remarks
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Civil Society Policy Movers and
Shakers Awards
Food Security Policy Leadership
Award
Response by Awardees
Poem by Mme Tshepo Khumbane
Dinner
12.00 – 13.00hrs Session 2: Youth and Rural Livelihoods and
Social Protection
Facilitated by Mr Ian Mashingaidze
Key Note Presentations
The Southern Africa Development Community
(SADC) and
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and
Analysis (KIPPRA)
Panel Discussion
World Vision Swaziland
DP Foundation
Children & AIDS Regional Initiative (CARI), UNICEF
Facilitated Discussions
14.00 – 15.30hrs Session 7: Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa - Commercial Agriculture
Youth Chamber of South Africa
Swaziland - Students in Free Enterprise
(SIFE)
Tanzania
Uganda – Women of Uganda Network
Zambia – Ndola Youth Resources Center
Zimbabwe - ORAP
Facilitated Discussions:
15.00 – 16.00 Session 10
Reflections on the Swazi Experience World Vision Area Development
programme Swazi Secrets –Amarula Value Chain
Facilitated Discussions:
14.00 – 15.30hrs Session 3: Youths in Markets for Africa’s Green
Revolution
Facilitated by Ms Sifiso Ndlovu
Key Note Presentation by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Panel Discussion Farmers Forum for Trade and Social Justice
(FAFOTRAJ) National Smallholder Farmers Association of
Malawi (NASFAM) Seed Traders Association of Malawi (STAM) ACTESA-COMESA
Facilitated Discussions:
16.00 – 17.30hrs
Session 8: Advocating for holistic, coherent,
inter-sectoral youth and agriculture policies
Presentation by Dr. Augustine Langiyntuo - Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Presentation by Jose Fonseca - Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
*Briefing on the Field Visit
14.00 – 17.00hrs DEPARTURE
16.00 – 17.30hrs
Session 4: Youths Safeguarding Africa’s Natural
Resource and the Environment
Facilitated By Dr. Amy Sullivan
Key Note Presentation by Challenge Program on
Water and Food (CPWF) Global
Panel Discussion
FANRPAN Climate Change Project
Coordinator
WaterNet
Namibian Youth Coalition on Climate
Change
Facilitated Discussions:
17.30 – 18.00hrs
Press Briefing
18.00 – 19.00hrs
Press Briefing
1900 HRS OFFICAL OPENING DINNER -
(TRADITIONAL SWAZI DINNER + DANCING)
Officiated by Minister of Youth and Development –
Hon. Hlobsile Ndlovu
1900 HRS Networking Evening
18.00HRS
FANRPAN Annual General Meeting
1900 HRS
Networking Evening
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Official Opening and Award Ceremony: Monday, 19th September 2011
Venue: Main Auditorium Facilitator: Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Day Manager: Dr. Amy Sullivan Time Schedule Planned Activities
18h00 – 19h00 Cultural Entertainment
Flag Raising Ceremony
Swaziland National Anthem
Official Welcome by Principal Secretary of Agriculture – Dr. Robert Thwala
Remarks by FANRPAN Board Chairman, Hon. Sindiso Ngwenya
Key Note Speech by the H.E. Right Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Dlamini
Video Highlights of Previous FANRPAN Food Security Policy Leadership Awards
Citation and Presentation of FANRPAN Awards by Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Presentation of FANRPAN Awards by Hon. Sindiso Ngwenya
Media Awards
Civil Society Policy Movers and Shakers Awards
Food Security Policy Leadership Award
Response by Awardees
Poem by Mme Tshepo Khumbane
Dinner
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Daily Programme for Tuesday, 20th September: Youth in the Agriculture Value Chain
Venue: Main Auditorium Facilitator: Ms. Sifiso Ndlovu Day Manager: Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila
Time Schedule Planned Activities
06h30 - 08h00 Breakfast 13h00 – 14h00 Lunch
08h30 - 10h00 Official Welcome by Principal Secretary of Agriculture: Dr. Robert Thwala
FANRPAN Overview by Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda o Key Achievements (2008 – 2011 ) o New Initiatives for 2011 and Beyond
Remarks by Minister of Agriculture Hon. Clement Dlamini
Group Photo
14h00 – 15h30 Session 3: Youths in Markets for Africa’s Green Revolution
Facilitated by Ms. Sifiso Ndlovu
Key Note Presentation
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Panel Discussion
Farmers Forum for Trade and Social Justice (FAFOTRAJ)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
Seed Traders Association of Malawi (STAM) Facilitated Discussions
10h00 - 10h30 Morning Tea 15h30 – 16h00 Afternoon Tea
10h30 - 12h00 Session 1: CAADP-Opportunities for the youth Presentation on Food Systems Facilitated by Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Key Note Presentation
New Economic Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) Panel Discussion
FANRPAN Climate Change Project Coordinator
The Pan-African Agribusiness and Agro-industry Consortium (PAANAC)
The German Agency for Technical Development (GIZ)
Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU)
CAADP Focal Point, Swaziland
African Fertilizer Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) Facilitated Discussions
16h00 – 17h30 Session 4: Youths Safeguarding Africa’s Natural Resource and the Environment Facilitated By Dr. Amy Sullivan
Key Note Presentation
Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) Global Panel Discussion
FANRPAN Climate Change Project Coordinator
WaterNet
Namibian Youth Coalition on Climate Change Facilitated Discussions:
12h00 – 13h00 Session 2: Youth and Rural Livelihoods and Social Protection Facilitated by Mr Ian Mashingaidze Key Note Presentations
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Panel Discussion
World Vision Swaziland
NEPAN Agency
Children & AIDS Regional Initiative (CARI), UNICEF Facilitated Discussions
18h00
FANRPAN Annual General Meeting
19h00
Networking Evening
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Daily Programme for Wednesday, 21st September: Youth Case Studies – Needs and Experiences
Venue: Main Auditorium Facilitator: Ms. Sifiso Ndlovu Day Manager: Mr. Ian Mashingaidze Time Schedule Planned Activities
06h30 - 08h00 Breakfast 13h00 – 14h00 Lunch
08h30 - 10h00 Session 5: Lessons from Africa and Beyond: Showcasing Global Youth Initiatives Facilitated by Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Welcome by Principal Secretary of Agriculture – Dr. Robert Thwala
Keynote Address by Minister of Youth and Development Hon. Hlobsile Ndlovu
Global Youth Initiatives 4-H Youth Development Organization
o Ghana o Tanzania
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) FAO Children and Youth Development Program (CYDP) Caribbean Agricultural Forum for Youth (CAFY) Pacific Agricultural and Forestry Policy Network (PAFPNet)
14h00 – 15h30 Session 7: Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Facilitated by Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Swaziland - Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Tanzania
Uganda – Women of Uganda Network
Zambia – Ndola Youth Resources Center
Zimbabwe Facilitated Discussions
10h00 - 10h30 Morning Tea 15h30 – 16h00 Afternoon Tea
10h30 - 13h00 Session 6: Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Facilitated by Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Remarks by Michael Hailu – Director of Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Angola Botswana DR Congo Lesotho Kenya Malawi Madagascar Mauritius – University of Mauritius
Facilitated Discussions
16h00 – 17h30 Session 8: Advocating for holistic, coherent, inter-sectoral youth and agriculture policies
Facilitated by Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Presentation by Dr. Augustine Langiyntuo - Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Presentation by Jose Fonseca - Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
*Field Trip Briefing and Distribution of T-Shirts
18h00 -19h00
Press Briefing
19h00 OFFICAL OPENING DINNER TRADITIONAL SWAZI DINNER + DANCING: Officiated by Minister of Youth and Development – Hon. Hlobsile Ndlovu
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Daily Programme for Thursday, 22nd September: Swaziland Day
Venue: Main Auditorium (except for the Field Visit) Day Manager: Mr. Fungayi Simbi Facilitator: CANGO Time Schedule Planned Activities
06h30 – 08h00 Breakfast
08h00 – 14h00
Session 9
Field Visit:
World Vision Area Development programme
Swazi Secrets –Amarula Value Chain
14h00 – 15h00 Refreshing
15h00 – 16h00
Session 10 Reflections on the Swazi Experience
World Vision Area Development programme
Swazi Secrets –Amarula Value Chain Facilitated Discussions
Refreshments
16h30 – 18h00
Free time
18h00 – 19h00 Press Briefing
19h00
Networking Evening
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Daily Programme for Friday, 23st September: Policy Advocacy
Venue: Main Auditorium Day Manager: Mr. Yuven Gounden Facilitator: Ms. Sithembile Ndema
Time Schedule Planned Activities 06h30 – 08h00 Breakfast
08h00– 10h00
Session 11 Showcasing FANRPAN Advocacy Tools
Electronic Platforms Journalists in Agriculture Food security and climate Change Community Theatre
10h00 – 10h30
11h30 – 13h00 Session 12 Purpose of the session: Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Gogo farmers “From hand hoes to the IPAD Generation”
Conference Outputs and Resolutions
Closing Remarks
Press Briefing
13h00 – 14h00 Lunch
14h00 – 17h00
DEPARTURE
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Key Note Speakers and Panelists
Date Session Key-note Speaker/Panelists
19th
September Official Opening and Award Ceremony Principal Secretary of Agriculture-Dr Robert Thwala
Hon. Sindiso Ngwenya
Hon Prime Minister Barnabas Dlamini
LM Sibanda, FANRPAN CEO
20th
September Welcome and FANRPAN overview Principal Secretary of Agriculture-Dr Robert Thwala
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Clement Dlamini
LM Sibanda, FANRPAN CEO
Session 1: CAADP Opportunities for the youth
presentation on food systems
Prof. Richard Mkandawire, NEPAD
Mr. Benito Eliasi, SACAU
Ms. Lucy Muchoki, PANAAC
Mr. Fredy Magagula, Swaziland Ministry of Agriculture
Session 2: Youth and rural livelihoods and social
protection
Dr. John Omiti, KIPPRA Mr. Evance Tshipasuka, SADC Mr Dalton Nxumalo, World Vision Swaziland Ms Mildred Sandi, Josee Koch, United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF)
Session 3: Youth in markets for Africa’s Green
Revolution
Dr Siboniso Moyo, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Mr Calvin Kamchacha, Farmers Forum for Trade and Social Justice (FAFOTRAJ) Ms Beatrice Makwenda, National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi
(NASFAM) Mr Supply Chisi, Seed Trade Association of Malawi (STAM)
Session 4: Youth safeguarding Africa’s natural
resources and environment
Mr. Michael Victor, Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) Global Dr Sepo Hachigonta, FANRPAN
Dr Jean Marie Kilyshe-Onema, Waternet Ms Hilma Angula, Namibian Youth Coalition On Climate Change
21st
September Session 5: Lessons from Africa and beyond:
Showcasing global youth initiatives
PS of Agriculture, Dr R Thwala Minister of Youth and Development – Hon. Hlobsile Ndlovu Mr. Michael Hailu, Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation CTA
Session 8: Advocating for holistic, coherent, inter-
sectoral youth and agriculture policies
Presentation by Dr. Augustine Langiyntuo - Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Presentation by Mr. Jose Fonseca - Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
23rd
September Session 11: Show casing FANRPAN advocacy tools Mr Yuven Gounden, FANRPAN Ms. Siphokazi Phillip, FANRPAN Mr. Michael Hoevel, GlassHouse Partnerships
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Plenary Sessions Description
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Session 1: CAADP Opportunities for the youth presentation on food systems
Summary
The Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) provides a strategic
framework, agreed upon by NEPAD African Heads of State, aimed at increasing national budget
expenditure on agriculture to at least 10 percent and ensuring agriculture growth of at least 6
percent per year, thereby enabling income growth and wealth creation sufficient to cut poverty in
half by 2015. To date, 26 countries in Africa have signed the CAADP compacts and are at various
stages of implementing ranging from developing National Agricultural Investment Plans (NAIPs),
reviewing the NAIPs and convening a Business Meeting (BM) where potential investors pledge
funding for implementing the investment projects. For the CAADP target to be achieved there is a
need for strengthening the role and participation of youth in the CAADP agenda. There are
tremendous opportunities for youth in the entire agriculture value chain in terms of jobs creation.
Youth can participate in agricultural production activities such as crop and animal production, input
supply – through agro-dealerships, technical assistance, value-added processing, marketing and
distribution.
Objectives:
a) Showcase CAADP implementation status in Africa
b) Highlight the investment opportunities for stakeholders in CAADP
c) Share experiences on engaging the youth in CAADP
Speakers
Key Note Speaker
Professor Richard Mlombuji Mkandawire
Richard is a Director for Partnerships, Resource Mobilisation and Communications for NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA). He is a socio-economist and a rural development expert. He is a graduate of the university of Malawi (Bachelor of Social Science), University of Missouri, Columbia (MA, and MSc.), and the University of East Anglia, UK (PhD). Between 1992 and 1999 he worked with the Commonwealth Secretariat as the Commonwealth Youth Programme Regional Director for Africa. Besides his current position and other affiliations, Richard is also chair of the DFID supported Research Use Advisory Board and a member of the Technical advisory board of the Global Environmental Change and Food Systems (GECAFS).
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Panelist
Mr. Benito Odala Eliasi:
Benito is the Capacity Development Advisor for Southern African Confederation of Agricultural
Unions (SACAU). He holds a Masters Degree in Human Ecology from Free University in Brussels. He is
responsible for facilitating the formation of National Farmers’ Organizations in countries where such
organizations do not exist and conducts training on relevant areas of Capacity Strengthening for
Farmers’ Organizations in the Southern Region.
Ms. Lucy Muchoki Lucy is the Chief Executive Officer of Pan African Business Consortium (PANAAC), a regional agribusiness network that is aimed at promoting African agribusiness through enhanced productivity and competitiveness in the national regional and global markets. She is also the private sector representative to the executive board of FARA, ASARECA and Global Forum for Agriculture and Research (GFAR). She studied market and business administration. She has extensive training in value chains development. She is the Vice-Chairperson for the Non-State Actors Task Team.
Mr. Freddy Magagula Freddy is the Senior Agriculture Office in the Swaziland Ministry of Agriculture. He was appointed as the CAADP Focal Person in 2008. He facilitated the development of the stock taking report, investment options report and organization of the CAADP Compact signing ceremony in 2010. He is the secretary for the CAADP Country Team and has participated in preparing the terms of reference for the forthcoming economic gap analysis.
CAADP status update: Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda – Facilitator
a) Video clip: Overview of CAADP status in 2010 (Regional Dialogue, Namibia)
b) Tanzania and Malawi – Technical Review of National Agriculture Investment Plans
(NAIP)
c) DRC, Swaziland and Zambia – Preparing NAIPs
d) Mozambique and Zimbabwe – preparing to sign the CAADP Compact
e) Botswana and Mauritius – Just starting to implement CAADP
Panel Discussion
f) Introduction (Fungayi Simbi)
g) Keynote presentation (Prof. Richard Mkandawire - NEPAD)
h) Opportunities for youth in Farming (Mr. Benito Odala Eliasi – SACAU)
i) Agribusiness opportunities for youth (Ms. Lucy Muchoki – PANAAC)
j) Opportunities for youth in CAADP (Mr. Freddy Magagula – CAADP Focal Point –
Swaziland
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Session 2: Youths, rural livelihoods and social protection
Summary
Chronic and transitory food insecurity is a key feature of some countries in east and southern Africa
due to a variety of reasons that include low agricultural productivity, poor market linkages, and the
impact of HIV and AIDS and changing climate, and political instability. As a result, many countries are
not on course to achieving MDG 1 of halving the number of people living in poverty and hunger. The
Session will share an update on the food security status in east and southern Africa, before looking at
how the FANRPAN Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) can be used to profile vulnerability, and
sharing perspectives on innovative initiatives from the region aimed at addressing vulnerability of
youths.
Objectives
a) Share the current food security status of the east and southern Africa regions
b) Share how the HVI tool can be used to assess household vulnerability for designing,
targeting, monitoring and evaluating development interventions, and to generate evidence
to inform policy development
c) Discuss innovative approaches from the region aimed at addressing vulnerability to children
and youths in the face of food insecurity and HIV and AIDS
Speakers
Key Note Speakers
Dr. John M. Omiti: Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
John is the Head of the Productive Sector Division that is responsible for KIPPRA’s work on
agriculture, industry, trade, tourism and natural resources. The division is responsible for policy
research and analysis on the performance and competitiveness of these sub-sectors that are the
backbone of economic development in Kenya. Among others, the Division has researched the key
issues affecting food security in Kenya and the Nile Basin countries and proposed policy measures
to enhance food security in the region.
Mr. Evance Chapasuka: Southern Africa Development Community (SADC )
Evance is a Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis Expert with the SADC Regional
Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA) Programme. The Programme, under the SADC Food,
Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) Directorate, is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and
addressing food security in the broader context of poverty and livelihood vulnerability.
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Panelists
Mr. Dalton Nxumalo: World Vision International - Swaziland
Dalton, a Knowledge Management Officer with World Vision Swaziland, was responsible for
managing the field testing and piloting of the FANRPAN Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) in
Swaziland between 2008 and 2010. Innovations introduced during the pilot phase include use of
personal digital assistants (PDAs) for data collection, geographic information systems (GIS) for
spatial analysis of the results, and advocating for the ownership of the livelihoods database to the
community level.
Ms. Mildred Sandi: DP Foundation
Mildred is the Executive Director of the DP Foundation that is based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Josee Koch: United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF)
Josee is a Knowledge Management Specialist with UNICEF’s eastern and southern Africa Regional
Office (ESARO). ESARO is managing the Children and AIDS Regional Initiative (CARI) that is aimed at
mitigating the impact of HIV and AIDS in southern Africa and developing social protection systems
focusing on vulnerable children in the region. The programme is working in HIV hyper-endemic
countries (South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland and Namibia) and one hot-spot with rising
infection rates (Angola).
Programme
a) Introduction (Ian Mashingaidze)
b) East Africa Food Security update (Dr. John M. Omiti)
c) Southern Africa Food Security update (Mr. Evance Chapasuka)
d) Profiling vulnerability – the FANRPAN HVI (Ian Mashingaidze)
e) Domesticating the HVI livelihoods database at community level (Mr. Dalton Nxumalo)
f) Promoting agricultural productivity through engagement of youths (Ms. Mildred
Sandi)
g) Targeting children affected by HIV and AIDS (Josee Koch – UNICEF)
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Session 3: Youth in markets for Africa’s Green Revolution
Summary
With 100 million hectares of land under cultivation, Africa is well positioned to become part of the
solution to global food shortages. The market for African staple foods like maize, milk, meat,
banana, sorghum, rice and millet is estimated at over USD$150 billion a year. Lack of support to
improve productivity and bring innovation into the sector has in many ways pushed our young
people away from business opportunities in agriculture and into more attractive sectors like
information and communication technology (ICT). The Session will highlight the transformative role
that the continent’s young people can play in bringing about a Green Revolution in Africa.
Objectives
a) To examine how innovative partnerships between local and international actors can
provide opportunities for the youth to participate at different levels of the agricultural value
chains
b) To gain clear insights on how the youth can actively participate in agricultural value chains
and ultimately shape how an ‘African Green Revolution’ will play out.
c) Consider the role of farmer organizations and seed companies in developing markets for
young smallholder farmers
Speakers
Key Note Speaker
Dr. Siboniso Moyo: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Boni Moyo is ILRI's Regional Representative for Southern Africa. She has over 20 years’ experience
in livestock research and her fields of specialization include breed performance evaluation,
smallholder livestock production systems, livestock research and management, and partnership
development.
Panelists
Calvin Kamchacha: Farmers Forum for Trade and Social Justice (FAFOTRAJ)
Calvin Kamchacha is the Executive Director of Farmers Forum for Trade & Social Justice (FAFOTRAJ)
a non-governmental organisation in Malawi and Ghana working to develop market-linked trading
systems, policies and structures that promote fair trade and create sustainable wealth and decent
self-employment opportunities to women and young agribusiness farmers.
Beatrice Makwenda: National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
Beatrice Makwenda is the Programmes Coordinator of the National Smallholder Farmers
Association of Malawi (NASFAM). She has served in this role since 2006 working with a network of
100, 000 smallholder farmers. In her experience with NASFAM, Ms Makwenda has tackled issues of
access to financial services; marketing systems; rural business development and rural
infrastructure.
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Supply Kawayayawa Chisi: Seed Trade Association of Malawi (STAM)
Supply Chisi is the Seed Business Development Officer for the Seed Trade Association of Malawi
(STAM). He is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of seed industry activities, promotion
of certified seed use for increased food and income sources of farmers in Malawi and for linking
seed industry and government on input subsidy programme.
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Session 4: Youth safeguarding Africa’s natural resources and environment
Summary
The earth’s environment is constantly changing, resulting in dramatic changes over prolonged
periods of time. Environmental change is driven by a combination of factors including political,
social, economic, climate and population growth. Humans and ecosystem have, to large extent,
responded and adapted to these changes. Following the Industrial Revolution, environmental
change accelerated, posing significant challenges for the earth’s population. Evidence suggests that
those changes are intensifying. The resulting climate change is expected to magnify existing
agriculture problems and create new ones, particularly in developing countries where significant
populations rely directly on the natural environment. Therefore, current generations face a number
of challenges, among them the knowledge gap between generations of farmers and fisher people.
This gap is exacerbated by the perceived lack of interest in these fields by the youth, and lack of
innovation that builds on past knowledge of how the local environment responds to on-going
change.
Objective
a) Identify innovative ways to engage youth in safeguarding Africa’s natural resources
Speakers
Key Note Speaker
Mr. Michael Victor: Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF)
Michael Victor is a communications and rural development specialist with almost 20 years’
experience focusing on communications, capacity development, and project design in the
agriculture and natural resources management sectors. He has worked primarily in Asia since
teaching in a remote village in Nepal with Peace Corps and more recently in a research capacity
building project in Laos. He is currently the Global Communication Coordinator for the Challenge
Program on Water and Food.
Panelists
Ms. Hilma Angula: Integrated Environmental Consultants Namibia (IECN)
Hilma Angula is an intern at the Integrated Environmental Consultants Namibia (IECN). There she is
part of a team that develops information toolkits on climate change adaptation for farmers and
local communities in Namibia. Hilma has helped organize a Climate Change youth concert,
Ambassadors training modules, ambassador’s award ceremony and the recent Namibian Climate
Change Adaptation Youth conference. The two-day conference was part of a youth action
programme and outreach strategy on climate change adaptation under the Africa Adaptation
Project Namibia (AAP NAM) in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
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Dr. Sepo Hachigonta: Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) Sepo is responsible for coordinating FANRPAN's climate change projects including adaptation and
mitigation. Since 2008, Sepo has been part of a training team that facilitated training workshops on
the use of climate information for policy development. The training is facilitated by the University
of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with United Nations Framework for Climate Change
Convention (UNFCCC). Sepo holds an MSc and a PhD in Environmental Science from UCT. He also
holds a BSc in Physics and Electronics from the University of Zambia.
Dr. Jean Marie Kileshye-Onema : Waternet
Jean Marie is the Research Coordinator for Waternet in Harare, Zimbabwe. Waternet is a well-
known capacity building network covering the water sector across the SADC region. They are
partnering with FANRPAN in the Challenge Program for Water and Food, Limpopo Basin
Development Challenge, responsible for identification and filling of capacity gaps along impact
pathways. His recent PhD from Wits University explored how to model hydrological flows in data-
scarce environments to benefit water resources mangers and planners. Jean-Marie is from the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Programme
a) Introduction (Sepo Hachigonta)
b) Key Note on communications for youth in natural resources (Michael Victor)
c) Youth in natural resources initiatives in Namibia (Hilma Angula)
d) Climate change and the roles of youth (Sepo Hachigonta)
e) Capacity building for research in natural resources (Jean Marie Kileshye-Onema)
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Session 5: Lessons from Africa and beyond: Showcasing global youth initiatives
Summary This structured session is about sharing experiences by organizations that have global youth
initiatives. These organizations will share lessons – an insight they gained from Global Youth
Initiatives. There will be a series of presentations to share experiences and apply what they are
doing to engage youth in the agriculture value chain.
Programme
a) Welcome by Principal Secretary of Agriculture – Dr. Robert Thwala
b) Keynote Address by Minister of Youth and Development – Hon. Hlobsile Ndlovu
c) Remarks by Director of Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) –
Michael Hailu
d) Global Youth Initiatives
4-H Youth Development Organization
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Caribbean Agricultural Forum for Youth (CAFY)
Pacific Agricultural and Forestry Policy Network (PAFPNet)
FAO Children and Youth Development Program (CYDP)
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Session 6, 7 and 8: Case studies of innovative youth engagements
Summary
Youth and agriculture policies is the main theme of the 2011 FANRPAN Regional Policy Dialogue.
This session offers a unique opportunity for young people to make representation on the southern
African regional agriculture and to enter into policy dialogue with representatives of Governments,
regional bodies, farmers’ groups, private sector and civil society, different stakeholder groups
(including the youth as emerging stakeholders in regional agricultural policies). The case studies
presented will facilitate extroverted and evidence-based policy debate on the basis of, among
others, policy recommendations from the case studies, lessons from other countries and regions
and inputs from other agencies. Presenters will share their own experiences and lessons in
addressing youth related issues under agricultural policies. In turn, the insights gained in Southern
Africa will help them further strengthen their own processes. For case studies Terms of References
see Annex 2.
Programme Session 6: Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Presentations Angola
Botswana
DR Congo
Lesotho
Kenya
Malawi
Madagascar
Mauritius – University of Mauritius
Session 7: Case Studies of Innovative Youth Initiatives Presentations: Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa - Commercial Agriculture Youth Chamber of South Africa
Swaziland - Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Tanzania
Uganda – Women of Uganda Network
Zambia – Ndola Youth Resources Center
Zimbabwe - ORAP
Session 8
Advocating for holistic, coherent, inter-sectoral youth and agriculture policies presentations Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) by Dr. Augustine Langiyntuo
Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) by Mr. Jose Fonseca
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Session 9: Field Visit
The arranged field trips have strong and tangible rationale and are not simply being done for field
trip sake. Local community initiatives will provide first-hand learning opportunities for delegates.
Field trips to: (i) Swazi Indigenous Products (SIP) and Mpolonjeni Area Development Project (World
Vision Swaziland) will provide an opportunity for delegates to experience the Swazi Kingdom.
Visit to Swazi Indigenous Products (SIP)
Summary
SIP is a company that produces the Swazi Secrets range of products under the patronage of Her
Majesty the Indlovukazi. Swazi Secrets began life as a project to help poor rural Swazi women to
generate income from the natural products that grow around them. It is now owned by its Member
Groups of rural suppliers and expanding its horizons to also assist them in a number of social
developments, in particular the formation of Self Help Groups and a Rural Livelihoods Programme.
The indigenous Marula tree is known for being the King of African trees. The different parts of the
tree have different uses, and it is most popular for its fruit that are used for liquor. The
Indlovukazi’s (Queen Mother) foresight, added on to the uses of the tree, by getting Swazi rural
women to further use the Marula fruit seed by crushing them and harvest the nuts inside. The nuts
are used to extract Marula oil, which is packaged in Swaziland and exported as cosmetic products.
Objectives
The purpose of this site visit is to:
a) Showcase the contribution of the Queen Mother in empowering rural women
b) Create awareness of how Swazi Secrets contributes to food security and to the economy of
the country
c) Inform delegates about the benefits of the indigenous Marula fruit and the products of
Swazi Secrets
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Visit to the Mpolonjeni Area Development Project (World Vision Swaziland)
Summary
Aid is always welcome in any community. In order to target aid to the needs of a community, it is
virtually obligatory to understand the community livelihood strategies. The HVI project, a brainchild
of FANRPAN in partnership with the University of Venda and World Vision Swaziland researched
the community of Mpolonjeni, mapped out the various needs in order to tailor aid according to the
needs of households. Join us as we take you through a Swazi journey that paints a picture of the
different household strategies found in the Mpolonjeni community, across the three HVI
categories: Low, medium and high vulnerability households and to see the differentiator.
Vulnerability mapping will go a long way in informing how interventions should be targeted so as to
alleviate poverty and address food security issues.
Objectives
The purpose of this site visit is to:
a) To showcase the FANRPAN HVI Tool results
b) To showcase World Vision Swaziland’s response to the HVI study results
c) To create awareness of the standard of living in Swaziland
d) To allow delegates an opportunity to interact with members of the households at various strata
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Session 10: Reflections on the Swazi experiences
Summary
Reflection and sharing of experiences activities are an important component of any field trip, of
relevance those described in Session 8. Policy Dialogue Participants will have the opportunity to
analyse and evaluate the field visits. Reflection is one of the best ways for delegates to share
learnings. That is, having a "new" Swazi experience may trigger more learning. Having a real life
experience which is local helps to drive relevance into the FANRPAN’s Regional Dialogue purpose;
and can potentially enhance the learning experience. First, reflections will focus what lesson can be
taken to FANRPAN’s next Policy Dialogues field trips. Second, the reflections will focus on the things
that will make the visited sites (i.e., World Vision Area Development Programme and Swazi Secrets)
better.
Objectives
a) Provide time for delegates to share general observations and reactions to field trip experiences
Format
Unlike other field trip activities which build group learning skills, sharing of observation and
reflection activities will focus on individual expression of the Swazi experience from the field visit.
Reflections Guiding Questions
The following questions will provide FANRPAN Secretariat with a good reference for future
planning of field trips:
What was of unique educational/learning value in this field trip?
Did the site meet the objectives/expectations?
Was there adequate time?
Was there adequate FANRPAN staff supervision?
What might be done differently to make this an even better experience in the future?
What special points should be emphasized next time?
What special problems you encountered should be addressed in the future?
The following question will provide the site with an opportunity for improvement:
What would improve the site visited and its future existence?
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Session 11: Showcasing FANRPAN Advocacy Tools
FANRPAN uses different tools for advocacy - the act of pleading or arguing in favour of a cause,
idea, or policy. The advocated cause, idea, or policy by FANRPAN normally aims to resource
allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions; it is motivated
by research evidence. Amongst others, this session will present only three advocacy tools used: 1)
Electronic Platforms; 2) Journalist in Agriculture Food Security and Climate Change; and 3)
Community Theatre.
1. Electronic Platforms
Summary
As part of its mandate it is vital that FANRPAN is featured in a variety of media platforms. The
media is one of the key advocacy tools used by FANRPAN. Media in this sense is generic and
includes web-based media; print, electronic and on-line media; audio-visual media such as
podcasts, images and video; print media, including publications and open media such as exhibitions
and theatre performances.
Objectives
a) To disseminate information to key stakeholders such as donors and partners
b) As an advocacy tool to make recipients on various tiers aware of key issues such as
climate smart agriculture
c) To promote campaigns, including on-line campaigns, such as the “No Agriculture, No
Deal” campaign
d) To share experiences, events and interviews with key participants
e) To showcase initiatives and best practice so as to leverage new partnerships and
funding sources
f) To document best practice and to disseminate this material to key stakeholders and
partners
Speakers
Mr. Yuven Gounden: Food, agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
Yuven Gounden commenced his career as an educator before he embarked on a career in Public
Relations and Communication. He worked in communication in the water and the education
sectors before taking up a post as Communication and Advocacy Manager at FANRPAN. He is
responsible for media relations, content management, publications, stakeholder management,
event management and internal communication. His primary goals are to manage the
organization’s reputation and promoting the work and achievements of FANRPAN. He has served as
judge for the SAPPI-PICA Awards as well as for the South African National Youth Water Prize. He
serves as an EXCO member of the National Press Club and is a member of the Black Management
Forum and the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA).
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Ms. Siphokazi Philip: Food, agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network
(FANRPAN)
A Corporate Communications Graduate joined FANRPAN as a Communication Specialist responsible
for Internal and External Communications. Her areas of specialization are in the marketing,
advertising and public relations fields. She has worked as Communications Officer in the Education
and Health Sectors before joining the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa (DENOSA) as
International Relations Officer, responsible for managing the organization’s image and reputation
in the region and internationally. She’s an active member of the National Press Club and Black
Management Forum.
Mr. Michael Hoevel: GlassHouse Partnerships
Since December 2006, Michael has worked with clients at Glasshouse Partnership to develop brand
enhancing sustainability communications programmes, from strategic insights and advocacy to
tailored media outreach and social media engagement. His client work has taken him across the
UK, Europe, and Africa as well as Saudi Arabia, Mexico and the United States, where he originates.
He has worked in a number of sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, quality assurance, the
extractives industry, corporate governance and sustainable development. He is also a Trustee of
the international charity Self-Help Africa. Michael has a Master’s degree in Sustainable
Development from the London School of Economics and a first degree in History from Yale
University. He is originally from Orange County, California and previously lived in China and Hong
Kong before settling in London.
Programme
i. Electronic and on-Line Media: (10 minutes)
Introduction to e-platforms
Showcasing FANRPAN e-platforms: website, video, panelist interviews, video documentaries,
launches
ii. Print Media: (10 minutes)
Publications: Newsletters, policy briefs, promotional brochures, reports.
iii. Showcasing FANRPAN’s links to global media : (10 minutes)
2. Journalist in Agriculture Food Security and Climate Change
Summary Journalists will receive two days of formal training and then attend the Dialogue in order to capture the essence of the discussions. The material generated will be disseminated to individual media houses and also for the publication of a newsletter. Journalists will also conduct interviews and participate in daily press briefings to generate material. The Agricultural Writers Association, an established body based in South Africa will conduct the training. This will be a step toward creating a database of journalists for future initiatives. One journalist will present his/her views on the outputs of the Dialogue and how the training was beneficial to this body of journalists.
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The following journalists will participate in journalist training from 18-23 September:
Country Name Name of Publication Type
Swaziland Sifiso Sibandze Times of Swaziland Print
Musa Simelane Times Sunday Print
Mbongiseni Ndzimandze Times of Swaziland Print
Cassandra Shaw Business Times Print
Tee Tee Zwane Swazi Observer Print
Aclel Zwane Swazi Observer Print
South Africa Lindi van Rooyen Farmers Weekly Print
Tanzania Basil Msongo Tanzania Standard Print
Uganda Grace Musimami Wren Media Radio
Kenya Ms. Zeddy Sambu The Nation Print
Malawi Paido Mpaso The Nation Print
3. Community Theatre
Summary
The FANRPAN trained women farmers’ now have the ability to advocate for appropriate
agricultural policies and programmes. The project also intentionally uses an innovative tool,
Community Theatre for Policy Advocacy, to engage leaders, service providers and policymakers,
encourage community participation, and research the needs of women farmers. Community
Theatre is a form of participatory theatre that encourages improvisation and allows for community
participation. This model brings together practical knowledge gained from the community with the
technical knowledge of specialists, thus bridging a gap that often hinders the development of
effective and workable solutions. It uses people from the community to communicate about the
issues and empowers them to become agents for social change. The advocates have the support of
their community, and access to training, research, and policy expertise to help form and articulate
their arguments. Once this platform is established it becomes a permanent communications tool,
both for sensitizing the community to development-related issues; and for communicating these
issues to internal and external decision-makers.
Format
Video Screening of the Women Assessing Realigned Markets (WARM) project (15 Minutes).
Project Description
FANRPAN with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is piloting the Women
Accessing Realigned Markets (WARM) project in Malawi and Mozambique. The project seeks to
strengthen women farmers’ ability to advocate for appropriate agricultural policies and
programmes in Africa.
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Session 12: Closing
This session is comprised of three elements: 1) Gogo Farmers “from hand hoes to the IPAD
generation”; 2) Conference Outputs and Resolutions; and 3) Closing Remarks by the FANRPAN
Board member Mr. Ajay Vashee.
1. Gogo Farmers “from hand hoes to the IPAD generation”
Summary
There is compelling evidence of large population of Gogo farmers in the SSA region which must be
addressed to facilitate sustainability in agricultural production. Gogo is a Zulu word for the
“grandma” representing the ageing generation of farmers. This part of the session is premised on
the notion that the aging generation need to pass their wisdom to the young generation – the
technology savvy generation. As presented in the section introducing this year’s Policy Dialogue
Theme, generation-to-generation succession processes are imperative. That is, aging farmers need
to pass on the burton to the young generation.
Invited Gogos
a) Mme Tsepo Khumbane
b) Mrs Cecilia Makota-Mhlangeni
c) Mrs Khethiwe Moyo-Mhlanga d) Special Guest Gogos Brief Profiles Mma Tshepo Khumbane (South Africa)
Mma Tshepo Khumbane is the recipient of the 2010 Women In Water Life-time Achiever Award.
She has been teaching women to achieve food security for the last forty years in very arid areas in
South Africa by applying the “ten fingers” principle. The “ten fingers” principle is a strong
statement of independence and determination that states that “if I have nothing else to plough or
dig with, I have ten fingers to scratch the soil”. Encouraging the poorest women to work through a
process of mind mobilization to build household food security safety nets, Mma Tshepo teaches
women from food insecure households how to plant crops and do garden work using rainwater
harvesting. Targeting the poorest women in the village, Mma Tshepo carries out a village scoping
analysis to identify the most food insecure households. She believes that if the poorest families can
become food secure, it will be easier for the next level to follow. This process of self-analysis has
also given poor women a sense of hope and control of their lives.
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Cecilia Makota-Mahlangeni (Zambia)
Cecilia Makota-Mahlangeni is a senior citizen (Category A-1) in Zambia. She is the founder and
Chairperson of the Zambia Women in Agriculture (ZWA) which has a membership of over 5000
women farmers. The association of women peasant farmers is working to build better
transportation and marketing systems for agriculture. The association gathers agriculture produce
from its members in districts and seeks out buyers." The ZWA directly send their requests to the
Ministry of Agriculture. Cecilia also helps widows and divorced women request the return of their
lands.
Khethiwe Moyo-Mhlanga (Zimbabwe) Khetiwe Moyo-Mhlanga is an educator specialized in rural development and social work. She has over 35 years of experience working in rural development in Africa and has been instrumental in the formation of several women’s organizations. She established the Africa 2000 Network- Zimbabwe, a UNDP sponsored initiative supporting grassroots projects in the environment field. She is the national Global Environment Facility/ Small Grants Programme coordinator for Zimbabwe.
2. Conference Outputs and Resolutions
For common understanding and position, this last Session of the programme will also synthesize
the proceedings to produce resolutions that will be actioned post the Policy Dialogue. Annex 3
contains resolutions of the 2010 FANRPAN Food Security Policy Dialogue (Namibia) resolutions.
3. Closing Remarks
On behalf of the FANRPAN Board Chair, Board member Mr. Ajay Vashee, will give closing remarks
to mark the end of the 2011 Policy Dialogue. This element of the last session will also highlight the
achievements that were made during the week. Also, he will thank all the delegates for taking their
time to attend this year’s meeting.
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Annex 1: Exhibition Concept: The Knowledge Café
The FANRPAN Regional Food Security Policy Dialogue Knowledge Café is based on the internet café
principle. The Knowledge Café encompasses knowledge products such as publications, displays,
computers as well as a relaxed and conducive atmosphere to “browse” and “interact” with both
the products as well as the knowledge brokers – in this case the Café “waitrons”. The café is
managed such that it does not “distract” delegates and closes at least 5 minutes before the
commencement of each session of the Regional Policy Dialogue Programme. This also applies to
the internet stations which will be equipped with an “auto shutdown”.
Objectives of the Knowledge Café
The Knowledge café is designed to:
Facilitate a flow information between and among partner organizations
Assist with the optimal dissemination of information relating to the theme of the Regional
Policy Dialogue
Leverage new partnerships through the process of information sharing and exchange
The Knowledge Café will consist of:
18 display tables: one of each of the 16 FANRPAN node hosting countries, 1 for FANRPAN
Secretariat, 1 media table (tentative). International organizations will also be accommodated at
the Café.
Flags of countries only. Strictly no banners as this will detract from the Café there. All banners
will be displayed outside the conference plenary venue on the first floor.
Chairs, sofas and coffee tables to read and to enjoy snacks
Internet stations with desktop computers
Poster displays and bulletin boards announcing special sessions, promotions, competitions etc.
Material at each point
This will consist of, but not restricted to:
Books, newsletters and other publications
Information leaflets and promotional material such as bookmarks
Posters and charts
Audio visual displays- this must be arranged by individual waitrons
CDs, DVDs and other such material
Bookshelves and/or publication display units- arranged by each waitron
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The Role of the Waitron
The role of the waitron is critical to the success of the Knowledge Café. Each Waitron will wear a
branded outfit (e.g. T-shirt) which clearly identifies himself/herself as such. Waitrons will comprise
those organizations who requested exhibition space. Waitrons will be given a briefing session on
Monday 19 September 2011. Each waitron will:
Devise activities to draw visitors to their individual stations through the use of
promotions, giveaways, talks and other innovative techniques must be explored
Draw visitors by providing enticing snacks, preferably those that are endemic to that
particular country/region
Use the bulletin board to advertise activities/events at the island(s)
Ensure that the activities are on-going and maintain a hive of activities at the island
Exchange business cards and use the “business card” bowl to organize competitions and
giveaways
Manage their space and ensure that they shut down at the stipulated times
Ensure that material displayed is staggered so that interest is maintained consistently
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Annex 2: Case Study Terms of Reference
Activity Conduct country case studies on current and emerging youth policies and initiatives with a special focus on links to agriculture
Objective Space and opportunities for developing national ‘youth and agriculture policies’ within agricultural policies identified and recommended
Outputs
Perceptions of agriculture among Southern African young people taking into consideration current
changes in agriculture e.g. food crisis, renewed policy attention to the sector and new opportunities
Coverage of rural youth and agriculture under current national youth and other policies and initiatives
assessed
Institutions, mechanisms and tools for the engagement of youth in policy processes: strengths and
weaknesses described
Opportunities for streamlining youth and agriculture into current and emerging youth policies and
agricultural policies and initiatives identified.
Issues to be covered Regarding perceptions of agriculture among Southern African young people
Changing realities of agriculture and how they are perceived by young people
Sources of information on agriculture used by young people
Needs and requirements for engaging young people in agriculture and agricultural processes.
Regarding coverage of rural youth and agriculture under current national youth and other policies and initiatives assessed
Quick review of national policies to see how youth is incorporated
Key drivers of agriculture and youth policies
Youth dimensions and components under formal public agricultural policies
Incentives in place to attract youth and in particular educated youth
Achievements and failures of past efforts to engage young people in agriculture
Key institutions, mechanisms and tools for the engagement of youth in policy processes: Government institutions (Ministries, institutes, research and academic organizations dealing with youth policy issues): intervention areas, with particular focus on agriculture and rural development
Parliamentary groups
Major youth organizations, networks, associations, groups etc. with interventions in agriculture (including
processing, services and trade) in rural and urban areas
Arrangements for the involvement of youth representatives in policy debates and processes including with
respect to the agricultural sector.
Coverage South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Tanzania, Mauritius, Zimbabwe and Zambia
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Methodology FANRPAN/CTA joint supervision and coordination team and support of FANRPAN national nodes1, the case studies will be carried out by external consultants. Each study will consist of a desk study, interviews and reporting. A consultant will be hired to prepare a synthesis report. The following tasks will be carried out:
By FANRPAN and CTA
o Development of the current project
o Preparation of detailed terms of reference, including detailed study questionnaires, guidelines for
interviews, preparation of written report and PPT presentations
o Identification of consultants
o Organization and facilitation of a briefing/visioning workshop of individual consultants in Pretoria
o Monitoring of implementation of case studies
o Comments on draft study reports and PPT presentations
o Presentations at, and participation in debates during, the Regional Policy Dialogue
o Facilitate and monitor follow-up activities.
By FANRPAN
o Recruitment and monitoring of young consultants in consultation with CTA
o Provide logistics for the studies and presentation and discussion of their findings and
recommendations at FANRPAN 2011 Regional policy Dialogue
By individual country case consultants
o Desk study on the basis of paper and electronic documents with the support of FANRPAN national
nodes for the collection of information and materials
o Interviews with key leaders and representatives of youth organizations in urban and rural areas
o Preparation and submission of individual draft study reports
o Preparation and presentation of case study findings and recommendations (in PPT format) at a
workshop during FANRPAN 2011 Regional Policy Dialogue.
By a consultant to prepare a case study synthesis report
o Preparation and presentation of case study synthesis report.
Briefing and pre-Dialogue preparations Time frame: July – August 2011: implementation of case studies
September 2011: Presentation and discussion of study reports and Regional Policy Dialogue
1 Among others, the national nodes will assist the consultants with the collection of documents, facilitation of access to sources of
information, including Ministries and other public institutions
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Annex 3: The 2010 Policy Dialogue Resolutions: Namibia
Resolution Status Action Required
Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP):
Whilst significant progress was made in terms of SADC countries signing the CAADP Compact, this initiative needs to be accelerated.
Civil society organizations must be encouraged to participate actively in the CAADP process by assuming ownership of the process and to better understand regional and national initiatives.
FANRPAN country nodes should design and manage, multi-stakeholder policy dialogue processes to ensure effective CAADP implementation, including communication and advocacy interventions.
Seeing that farmers are the main beneficiaries of the CAADP process, it was recommended that farmers groups participate in the process and include women farmers in the forefront of the process.
Other stakeholders hold government to account for progress in the process.
FANRPAN conducted CAADP multi-stakeholder policy dialogue platforms in DRC, Swaziland, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Malawi. Two SADC / COMESA member states; Zambia and DRC signed the CAADP Compact in January and March 2001 respectively. CAADP partners formed the Non-State Actor (NSA) Task Team to undertake a stock taking exercise for NSA activities and develop guidelines for boosting NSA participation in CAADP. FANRPAN hosts the secretariat for this Task Team. To date CAADP NSA dialogue platforms for increasing knowledge on CAADP, sharing experiences and drafting the road map for increased NSA participation have been convened in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia.
FANRPAN designed a model for use by the Nodes to convene CAADP multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms. The FANRPAN Nodes were involved in all the stages of organizing dialogue platforms. The information from the databases housed at the FANRPAN Node offices in each country was used to identify the different stake-holder groups to invite to the dialogue platforms.
FANRPAN through the Country FANRPAN Nodes convened CAADP multi-stakeholder policy dialogue in DRC, Swaziland, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Malawi. A total of 246 participants attended these dialogues and the sector representation was: 33% Government, 27% NGOs, 21% Researchers, 10% Private Sector, 9% Farmer’s Unions and 26% were women.
Need to identify opportunities for sharing best practices on CAADP to provide more information and knowledge on CAADP. Regional Economic Communities to provide more support to member countries to accelerate CAADP implementation. More CAADP NSA dialogue platforms are scheduled for Tanzania 26-28 Oct 11, Senegal 10-12 Oct 11, Kenya 18-20 Oct 11, Ethiopia 4-6 Oct 11, Uganda 1-3 Nov 11, Rwanda 15-17 Nov 11 and Mali 22-24 Nov 11.
FANRPAN will conduct CAADP dialogue platforms on increasing the role and participation of NSA in CAADP and training on advocacy and how to convene multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms as a side meeting during the Regional Dialogue in Swaziland 18-23 September 2011.
Deliberate effort to aim for 50% women and increased private sector participation in CAADP multi-stakeholder policy dialogue platforms. Capacity building workshops to strengthen the farmer organization and participation in CAADP.
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The CAADP NSA multi-stakeholder policy dialogue platforms have strengthened team work and collaboration between government and civil society, private sector, farmer’s organizations, researchers / academia and women organizations. In some cases national task teams have been set with representatives from government and the NSAs. They have developed M&E plans for accountability and monitoring progress.
Operationalization of the mutual accountability framework and M&E plans will improve accountability on all key stakeholders activities related to CAADP implementation.
Climate Change:
Emphasis should be placed on designing more coherent and dynamic research and policy agendas to stem the tide of poverty and vulnerability in the face of climate change.
Policy frameworks and development planning be climate proofed so that they do not become obsolete as environmental and economic conditions change.
In terms of fisheries and livestock, it was recommended that sufficient resources be devoted to adaptation, including infrastructure and market development, to mitigate effects of climate change on rural populations.
Increased investment is needed in the agricultural, fisheries and livelihoods sections to address the impacts of climate change.
FANRPAN designed and is implementing the project “Strengthening Evidence-Based Climate Change Adaptation Policies (SECCAP)”, with support from IDRC, aimed at generating evidence to inform adaptation policy and practice in three project countries (Lesotho, Malawi and Swaziland).
Need to continue identifying opportunities for new policy research agendas
Livestock and Fisheries:
Stakeholders should take steps to become aware of the major issues related to resources management and climate change and share best experiences and practices.
A combination of scientific as well as indigenous knowledge should be incorporated in sustainable natural resource management regimes.
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Investing in improving access to livestock value chains, market information, technologies and best practices.
FANRPAN should forge partnerships with global research institutions to get evidence into the hands of decision makers. Furthermore, FANRPAN should help harmonise fishing policies in member countries.
The Limpopo Basin Development Challenge has a project addressing this specific information. Their outputs will be offered to decision makers as a best bet approach.
Development Partners:
There should be continued strategic engagement with development partners in line with the following principles: o Investment in country-owned plans in line with
regional priorities o Commitment to sustained, substantial and
strategic investments and research in natural resources management, agriculture, food security and nutrition.
There is a need for capacity-building initiatives across stakeholders, sectors and skill sets to meet long-term goals.
Increase private sector investment in production, processing, marketing and trade to enhance livelihood options and opportunities for the rural poor.
Input Vouchers:
Analyse the full costs and benefits of the voucher approach versus other support options to complement emerging work.
Women Accessing Realigned Markets (WARM):
In order for women farmers to be engaged in commercial agriculture, challenges faced by women farmers should be addressed.
FANRPAN through the WARM project has trained 9 women farmers in Malawi and twelve women farmers in Mozambique on how to advocate for policy change and to champion their issues. The training has enabled women farmers to engage with their policy makers on issues affecting them. In Mozambique, one trained advocate addressed the
There is need to continue to identify opportunities where these trained advocates can engage with policy makers and the private sector so that they can begin to move from smallholder farming to commercial farming
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President of Mozambique H. E Armando Emilio Guebuza during a CSO dialogue with the President. She spoke on behalf of women farmers in Mozambique and highlighted the challenges they face and the type of support they require In Malawi trained have formed four women farmer clubs comprised of 70 members. These groups are primarily formed around particular cash crops to benefit from economies of scale- both in terms of pulling input service providers as well as marketing. The group’s main cash crops are groundnuts and soya beans.
Harmonised Seed Security Project:
Activities should be synchronized to avoid duplication and to ensure that resources are utilized optimally. FANRPAN will support the SADC protocol on seed and will feed results of the HaSSP pilot project to SADC and COMESA.
FANRPAN has been submitting bi-annual HaSSP reports to SADC FANR Secretariat. FANRPAN has also been participating in COMESA (COMRAP) seed harmonization meetings to develop COMESA’s seed regulatory system.
FANRPAN will work with the SADC Seed Centre on its establishment. FANRPAN Secretariat will provide seed information from HaSSP pilot countries to feed into the database that the SADC Seed Centre will develop. FANRPAN will work with COMESA in the implementation and domestication of the COMESA seed regulatory system.
Water:
Issues relating to water scarcity should be publicized by countries in the region.
FANRPAN is working with water-sector partners to strengthen the linkages between the agriculture and natural resources sectors. In this way water scarcity issues will be identified in all relevant spheres.
AGM Resolutions
Nodes to forward their events and engagements calendar to the Regional Secretariat
Largely not done as the Regional Secretariat received very few notifications from Nodes
Need for a reminder to all Nodes
Regional Secretariat to revitalise ACCID alerts. Pending Plans a underway to revitalize ACCID alerts with specific focus on CoP17
Regional Secretariat report for AGM to show distribution of resources /projects by country.
Pending Compile report action accordingly
Secretariat to circulate report to be presented at the Annual General Meeting well in advance.
Pending Compile report action accordingly
Nodes to provide list of journalists. Done Database of journalists in FANRPAN member states now available
Signing of the minutes and audited statements once they are endorsed at the AGM.
Pending Print final copies of Minutes of last AGM for signature. Financial statements were signed.
Secretariat to circulate minutes in advance. Done at Node Common Vision Meeting in February 2011
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Secretariat to invoice all nodes. Done Payments received from …
Constitutional amendments to be reviewed and endorsed by AGM members.
Draft done by lawyers Amendments to be endorsed by AGM members
Namibia node to inform the Regional Secretariat on the outcome of their meeting to discuss the node change.
Email to Namibia government sent Follow up on response.
Nodes to advise on proposed ways to motivate node coordinators.
Pending Follow up.
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