Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 (AGRF)
Recover, Regenerate, Act: Africa’s Solutions to Food Systems Transformation
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Date
05.09.23 > 08.09.23
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Time
09:00 am > 08:00 pm UTC+03:00
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Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, September 4–8, 2023.
CGIAR’s core mission aligns with the African Food Systems Forum (AGRF), focusing on evidence-based solutions for sustainable agricultural transformation, and will actively participates in AGRF as a Partner Group member, contributing evidence-based solutions and facilitating dialogue to shape priorities at AGRF Summits.
Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023 Summit
AGRF, previously known as the African Green Revolution Forum, serves as a key player in advancing Africa’s sustainable food and agricultural agenda, convening diverse stakeholders annually.
The 2023 Summit, themed “Recover, Regenerate, Act: Africa’s Solutions to Food Systems Transformation,” aims to facilitate practical discussions and agreements for enhancing food security and livelihoods across Africa.
By fostering political will and advancing policies and investments, the summit aligns with the AU Malabo Declaration, Africa’s Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CGIAR Speaking Engagements in the Main Program
| Key: | Policy Symposium | Plenary Session | Other Event | Side Event | Merged Event | Arbe Event |
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Event |
CGIAR participation |
| 08:00 – 12:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Youth Focused Event: – Youth entrepreneurship and climate action (SACAU) – Inclusive Partnerships for Africa’s youth-led agri-transformation (FAO) – Food system value chains for women and youth (CGIAR GENDER IMPACT PLATFORM) |
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| 08:30 – 10:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Realizing the power of vegetables (WorldVeg)
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| 11:00 – 12:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Role of Science in Agribusiness CSA Acceleration |
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| 11:00 – 12:30 | Ruaha Hall, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre |
Agribusiness Acceleration approaches for CSA innovation, resilience, gender and social inclusion |
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| 11:00 – 12:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Agri-innovations for transformative food systems R&D investment for African smallholder innovation |
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| 14:00 – 17:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Defining Africa’s Fertilizer and Soil Health Vision |
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| 14:00 – 17:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Soils Focused Events:
– Promoting indigenous crops for increased soil and human health and climate change resiliency (AAP)
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | Ruana Hall, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Thriving Africa with Aquatic Foods The event will convene voices from Zambia to Kenya to spotlight the crucial role and opportunity aquatic foods offer to sustainably ramp up nutritious food production. |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Advancing Africa’s women & youth through sustainable livestock |
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Time |
Location |
Event |
CGIAR participation |
| 07:00 – 09:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Soil as a Strategic Tool for Food Security, Nutrition and Food Systems Transformation |
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| 07:00 – 09:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Food Sovereignty and Resilience |
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| 09:00 – 11:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Plenary Session: Opening Ceremony: Recover, Regenerate, Act: Africa’s Solutions to Food Systems Transformation |
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| 11:30 – 13:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Civil Society Forum
Panel 1: What are you most worried about today that forms the basis of your advocacy? Panel 2 Advancing Africa’s Agricultural systems in the face of Climate change. |
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| 15:00 – 17:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Africa’s Fertilizer and Soil Health Vision
Panel 2: Soil Health in the Food Systems: Feeding a Growing Continent |
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| 17:00 – 17:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Science diplomacy for inclusive impact |
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| 17:00 – 18:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Innovation and Research Launch Pad |
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Time |
Location |
Event |
CGIAR participation |
| 07:00 – 09:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | A Prosperous Africa through Resource-Efficient Farming and Seed Systems |
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| 07:00 – 09:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Regenerative Agriculture Data: Generate “local” evidence |
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| 07:00 – 09:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | AGRA Partners Breakfast Meeting (by invitation only) |
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| 09:00 – 11:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Plenary Session: Transforming African Food Systems for Stronger Nutritional Benefits |
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| 09:00 – 18:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Pitch AgriHack Finale and AYuTe Showcase |
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| 11:30 – 13:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Parallel Session: The Cost of a Healthy Diet |
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| 17:00 – 17:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre |
Scaling Roots & Tubers Innovations for Resilience |
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Time |
Location |
Event |
CGIAR participation |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Policy symposium 1: Transforming African Food Systems to Cope with Climate Change
Policy symposium 2: Local Procurement to catalyze food systems transformation |
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| 10:30 – 13:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Ministerial Roundtable: Country Actions to Progress Pathways to Food Systems Transformation (by invitation only) |
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| 11:00 – 13:00 | Gombe Room, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Harvesting Success: Impact Measurement and Management as a Catalyst for Agribusiness Growth and Food Systems Transformation |
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| 11:30 – 13:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Plenary Session: Council of the Wise – Intergenerational Conversation with the Wise Leaders: Roundtable 2: Climate Change |
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| 19:30 – 22:00 | State House |
AGRF GALA dinner and Africa Food Prize Award Ceremony (by invitation only) |
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Time |
Location |
Event |
CGIAR participation |
| 07:00 – 09:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Resilient Futures: Transforming Africa’s Food Systems through One Health
Towards a Multidisciplinary Approach for Food Systems Transformation in Africa |
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| 08:30 – 09:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Good morning AGRF |
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| 09:00 – 10:00 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Innovating for climate-friendly food systems |
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| 09:00 – 11:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Plenary Session: Journey Towards COP28 – Roundtable 1: Food Systems into National Plans and Implementation Mechanisms |
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| 09:00 – 11:30 | Julius Nyrere International Conference Centre |
Parallel Session: Green Financing Framework for Food Systems Transformation |
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| 09:00 – 11:30 | Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre | Sustainable Livestock and Pastoralism Transformation |
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