Conference Objectives & Expected Outcomes.

1. Director, External Relations, AKADEMIYA2063
Conference Objectives & Expected
Outcomes
Ms. Tsitsi Makombe

2. #2023 AGRODEP CONFERENCE
Conference Objectives
1. Remobilize, strengthen and reconnect AGRODEP members, update members on
current activities, align members’ research interests with current and pressing
development issues
2. Allow AGRODEP members to share and receive feedback on their latest research
3. Facilitate networking and collaboration opportunities among AGRODEP members
policy practitioners, and leading researchers from within and outside Africa
4. Offer current and prospective AGRODEP members and partners a platform to
share their ongoing work and learn about new opportunities

3. #2023 AGRODEP CONFERENCE
Expected Outcomes
1. Reenergized and strengthened AGRODEP membership with a good understanding
of what to expect from the AGRODEP Modeling Consortium, including upcoming
activities, opportunities, and new AGRODEP networks
2. AGRODEP members receive constructive feedback on their research that allows
them to refine and publish their work in leading publication outlets
3. Fostered networking and collaboration among AGRODEP members and leading
researchers and policy practitioners

4. #2023 AGRODEP CONFERENCE
Conference Program
• Keynote Address and Panel & Plenary Discussion
o Plenary Session II: Building Resilient African Food Systems amid Health, Conflict & Climate Disruptions
• 6 Thematic Plenary Sessions [Framing presentation, Q&A -25 mins]
o Plenary Session III: Food Systems Transformation [Day 1, March 21]
o Plenary Session IV: Climate Change and Resilience [Day 2, March 22]
o Plenary Session V: Trade and Markets [Day 2, March 22]
o Plenary Session VI: Empowerment, Gender, and Equality [Day 3, March 23]
o Plenary Session VII: Micro Economic Analyses, Innovation and Technology [Day 3, March 23]
o Plenary Session VIII: Impact Evaluation and COVID-19 [Day 3, March 23]
• 7 Thematic Parallel Sessions [2-3 presentations, 2-3 Discussants, Q&A- 90 mins]
• Coffee and Networking Breaks

5. #2023 AGRODEP CONFERENCE
Conference Program…cont.
• Plenary Session A: Africa Trade Outlook Portal (AfTOP) [Day 1, March 21]
• Plenary Session B: AGRODEP Membership Survey Results & New AGRODEP Networks
[Day 1, March 21]
• Plenary Session C: New AGRODEP Website [Day 2, March 22]
• Brown Bag Session for AGRODEP members [Day 2, March 22]
• Plenary Session IX: Conference Closing [Day 3, March 23]

6. Thank You !
Murakoze!
#2023 AGRODEP CONFERENCE