Tag Archives: Day 2

InfoBrief Issue 3

Posted on November 3, 2011 by IFPRI

Download InfoBrief Issue 3 (PDF 790K) This third brief gives a snapshot of the sessions, discussions and other activities happening in the Africa Hall from Day 2.

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Video – Keynote: Namanga Ngongi

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mallen

Delivering African agricultural productivity and food security through a Green Revolution: prospects and challenges Keynote Speech by Namanga Ngongi, AGRA

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Video – Keynote: Yusuf Abubakar

Posted on November 2, 2011 by IFPRI

Strengthening capacity for agricultural science and technology in Africa Keynote Speech by Yusuf Abubakar, ARCN

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Day 2 in pictures

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Pete Shelton
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Overcoming challenges to agricultural productivity

Posted on November 2, 2011 by IFPRI

Plenary session 3 focused on the challenges to increase agricultural productivity in Africa. Moderator Alemayehu Taffesse asked a ‘simple’ question of the 4 panelists - Thomas Jayne from MSU, John Dixon from ACIAR, Stephen Muchiri from EAFF and Sylvester Oikeh … Continue reading →

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Interview: John Dixon on new International Centre for Food Security

Posted on November 2, 2011 by IFPRI

“The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has worked with Africa since the early 90s. The mode of operation of ACIAR is always to put together as partners scientists in Australia with scientists in Africa to work together on … Continue reading →

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