5th AU – EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference - Side event: how science can support policymaking, the PANAP example
June 30, 2023 FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy
Side-event general goals
The general objective is to showcase new and innovative scientific approaches advanced by the collaboration among the African Union and the European Union Member States to influence policy formulation and implementation to contribute to resilient food systems.
Side-event specific objectives
- To discuss how science can contribute to development of tools to enhance evidence-informed policymaking within the EU, AU, and respective Member states.
- To share success stories on how PANAP is contributing to enhancing evidence-based policymaking.
Expected outcomes
Strengthened networks, frameworks, and partnerships for the exchange of scientific approaches and leverage on synergies for optimal resource use
Side event Ministerial 30 June 2023 Rome - Concept Note
Full programme
Friday, 30 June 2023
Moderator: A. Zampieri, Director Sustainable Resources, EC-JRC
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12:30 - 12:35OpeningSpeaker:
- A. Zampieri, Director Sustainable Resources, EC-JRC
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12:35 - 12:45IntroductionSpeaker:
- J. Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner Agriculture
- O. Nick, Parliamentary State Secretary, German Ministry of Food and Agriculture
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12:45 - 13:05Why PANAP - Science for policySpeakers:
- S. Saastomainen, Deputy Director-General, EC-JRC
- A. Agumya, Executive Director, FARA
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13:05 - 13:30PANAP - activities examplesSpeakers:
- R. Ngugi, Executive Director, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Kenya
- A. Garba Modibo, Coordinateur, Cellule d'Analyse des Politiques et d'évaluation de l'action gouvernementale (CAPEG), Niger
- A.P. Arnaud Assanvo, Secrétaire Exécutif, Initiative Cacao Côte d'Ivoire Ghana (Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana Cocoa Initiative)
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13:30 - 14:00Recommendations and Policy perspectiveSpeakers:
- K. Rosenow, Head of Unit Research and Innovation, EC-DG.AGRI
- B. Egulu, Policy Officer, Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate
- C. Montesi, Director Green Deal, Digital Agenda, EC-DG.INTPA
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14:00 - 14:05ClosureSpeaker:
- H.E. Amb. Josefa Sacko, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment