Global CA-CoP CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
for sustainable agriculture, land use and ecosystem management
Amir Kassam
Moderator
Global CA-CoP
URL: http://www.fao.org/conservation-agriculture
URL: http://www.act-africa.org/
URL: https://ecaf.org/
URL: http://www.caa-ap.org/
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited to participate in the above-mentioned Webinar scheduled for Thursday, 28 October 2021, from 9:00 am to 10:50 am (GMT). Webinar 7 focuses on Element No 7 of the Framework for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (F-SAMA) to provide a better understanding of social sustainability and the roles of women and youth in agricultural mechanization in Africa.
Agenda (GMT time)
09:00 Opening Remarks
· Elizabeth Nsimadala, President of the Pan African Farmers Organization (PAFO) and East African Farmers Federation (EAFF).
09:05 Overview and objectives of the Webinar
· Mark Fynn, Agro-food Systems and Investment Specialist, FAO, Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa (SFS), Harare, Zimbabwe. (Facilitator).
09:10 Keynote presentation: Social sustainability - What needs to be done to target women and youth to enhance their roles in agricultural mechanization in Africa?
· Miriam Heidtmann, GIZ - African Union in collaboration with Caroline Mutepfa, AUDA-NEPAD, Agricultural Technical Vocational Education & Training for Women (ATVET4W) and Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA).
09:25 Facilitated Panel Discussion
· Eng. Madrine Nazziwa, Public Mechanization Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Uganda
· Eng. Samuel Kouamé, Young Mechanization Service Provider, Ivory Coast
· Dr Yamuna Ghale, National Food Security Coordination Committee, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Nepal (Asia)
10:05 Questions and Answers – All participants
10:40 Up-coming Webinar in November 2021
· Saidi Mkomwa, Executive Director (ACT).
10:45 Closing remarks
· Brave Ndisale, FAO Country Representative in South Africa.
To download Webinar 7 documents and to register and receive a Zoom Webinar link, please visit: www.africamechanize.org
We look forward to your participation.
Best regards,
Joseph
Joseph Mpagalile
Agricultural Engineer (Sustainable Mechanization)
Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP)
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome
Web: www.fao.org

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