11:05 – 15:00 ACHIEVING A SUSTAINABLE RESET IN AGRICULTURE

In Partnership With: Syngenta Agro AG

Agriculture in Africa holds significant economic and social importance accounting for a large portion of jobs and livelihoods as well as making significant contributions to GDP. Already heavily impacted by climate change, the industry is now also hit with COVID-19. This session will look at how we can build back better post COVID-19 unleashing the potential of agriculture and food markets to deliver sustainable development for all. With the African Union’s Malabo declaration commitments to Accelerate Agricultural Growth and Transformation for Shared Prosperity and Improved Livelihood through Harnessing Opportunities for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development by 2025 and the global United Nation’s sustainable development goals to be reached by 2030 – achieving a sustainable reset in agriculture is more important than ever. This session will look at the role of transformative technologies, sustainable practices and trade.

Facilitator: TBC

11:05 – 11:20 Keynote Address

Syngenta Agro AG

11:25 – 13:00 Panel Discussion

Unleashing the potential of agriculture to drive sustainable development in Africa

Panelists:

• Dr Michael Charles. Head of Southern Africa Cluster, IFRC Southern Africa

13:05 – 13:20 Keynote Address

Syngenta Agro AG

13:25 – 15:00 Panel Discussion

Sustainable food markets and trade

Panelists:

• Bennie van Zyl, General Manager, TAU

Please Note: This is a Provisional Programme and will be subject to change from time to time