10TH EPRN ANNUAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH CONFERENCE

 10^TH EPRN ANNUAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH CONFERENCE

Rethinking Effective Policies Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Development in Rwanda

Concept Note 

The Economic Policy Research Network (EPRN) and partners are organizing the 10^th Economic Research Conference on the theme “Rethinking effective policies towards inclusive, sustainable and resilient development in Rwanda.”

AKADEMIYA2063 will be hosting a panel session on Day 2 of the conference. Themed "Building More Resilient Agricultural Systems," the session will be held in two parts:

PRESENTATIONS

MODERATOR

Framing Remarks

Dr. Moumini Savadogo, Managing Director, AKADEMIYA2063 

YOUTH AHEAD: Policy Innovations to Create Opportunities for Young People in Africa’s Agrifood Systems

Dr. Aisha Musaazi Nakitto, Scientist and Interim Program Lead - Malabo Montpellier Panel, AKADEMIYA2063 

Sustainable Approaches for Food Security and Economic Growth – Seasonality effects for Maize and Soybean Farming 

Enhancing Agricultural Development through Farm Typologies: A Targeted Intervention Framework for Rwandan Food Systems 

PANEL DISCUSSION: “Policy Options to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security in Africa”

MODERATOR

Mr. Straton Habumugisha, Manager - Nutrition in City Ecosystems, Sight and Life

SPEAKERS

Dr. James Warner, Program Leader – Rwanda, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Mr. Felix Havugiyaremye, Commodity Value Chain Trade Specialist, Ministry of Trade & Industry (MINICOM), Rwanda

Mr. Egide Mutabazi, Crop Products Supply Chain & Market Analyst, Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources (MINAGRI), Rwanda