COVID-19 and Food Systems in the Eastern and Southern African Region Webinar
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) and the Graça Machel Trust (GMT) in conjunction with its African Women in Agribusiness Network, are pleased to invite you to a Webinar that will discuss the effects of COVID-19 on food systems and agribusiness in the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) region.
Date: 15th April 2020 | 14h00 – 15h30 (SAST)
Overview
A range of challenges characterize agribusiness and food systems in Sub-Saharan Region. Of particular concern here, is that the COVID-19 pandemic may compound and directly influence several existing challenges, including access to markets and finance for women farmers, the rural and urban poor and other vulnerable groups.
To build resilient food systems and promote the advancement of women in agribusiness in the region in line with SDGs and the African Union Agenda 2063, there is an urgent need to create responsive solutions and a conducive environment, supported by evidence, that will aid in the immediate relief as well as recovery period from the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point, there is a need to identify gaps and opportunities in food systems the ESA region in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Against this backdrop, FANRPAN, in partnership with the GMT and the African Women in Agribusiness Network, are co-convening a Webinar that seeks to establish the effects of COVID-19 on agribusiness and food systems in the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) region. Of particular concern is to establish the direct impact on women in agribusiness, and how governments have responded to the pandemic and how this will impact food systems in the short-, medium- and long-term; as well provide recommendations to ensure responsive measures are provided.
Scope of Webinar
The Webinar will mainly focus on the impact of COVID-19 on smallholder farming households, agriculture markets and food and nutrition security in the ESA region. Perspectives from women in agribusiness farmers, researchers, CSOs and government will be explored, and country case studies will be presented and discussed.
Expected Outcomes
Understanding of the likely impacts of COVID-19 on food systems and agribusiness for women in ESA
Key strategies for building resilience of food systems and agribusiness in the region in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic
Facilitator: Prof. Simbarashe Sibanda
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The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) and the Graça Machel Trust (GMT) in conjunction with its African Women in Agribusiness Network, are pleased to invite you to a Webinar that will discuss the effects of COVID-19 on food systems and agribusiness in the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) region.
Date: 15th April 2020 | 14h00 – 15h30 (SAST)
Overview
A range of challenges characterize agribusiness and food systems in Sub-Saharan Region. Of particular concern here, is that the COVID-19 pandemic may compound and directly influence several existing challenges, including access to markets and finance for women farmers, the rural and urban poor and other vulnerable groups.
To build resilient food systems and promote the advancement of women in agribusiness in the region in line with SDGs and the African Union Agenda 2063, there is an urgent need to create responsive solutions and a conducive environment, supported by evidence, that will aid in the immediate relief as well as recovery period from the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point, there is a need to identify gaps and opportunities in food systems the ESA region in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Against this backdrop, FANRPAN, in partnership with the GMT and the African Women in Agribusiness Network, are co-convening a Webinar that seeks to establish the effects of COVID-19 on agribusiness and food systems in the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) region. Of particular concern is to establish the direct impact on women in agribusiness, and how governments have responded to the pandemic and how this will impact food systems in the short-, medium- and long-term; as well provide recommendations to ensure responsive measures are provided.
Scope of Webinar
The Webinar will mainly focus on the impact of COVID-19 on smallholder farming households, agriculture markets and food and nutrition security in the ESA region. Perspectives from women in agribusiness farmers, researchers, CSOs and government will be explored, and country case studies will be presented and discussed.
Expected Outcomes
Understanding of the likely impacts of COVID-19 on food systems and agribusiness for women in ESA
Key strategies for building resilience of food systems and agribusiness in the region in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic
Facilitator: Prof. Simbarashe Sibanda
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publication of, or any unauthorized action taken in relation to this
message or its attachments is prohibited and may be unlawful and an
infringement of copyright. Views or opinions presented in this email are
solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of
FANRPAN. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the
presence of viruses. FANRPAN accepts no liability for any damage caused by
any virus unintentionally transmitted through this email.
