ASSURING FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN AFRICA BY 2020
Prioritizing Action, Strengthening Actors, and Facilitating Partnerships
April 1-3, 2004 - Kampala, Uganda

Conference Program  (as of November 12, 2003)

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Thursday, April 1
09:00-10:30
PLENARY SESSION: Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:40
PLENARY SESSION: Taking Stock
Keynote Address: "Africa's Food and Nutrition Security Situation—Where Are We and How Did We Get Here?"

Keynote Address: "Looking Ahead: Long-Term Prospects for Africa's Food and Nutrition Security"
11:40-13:00
PLENARY SESSION
Panel Discussion: "Why Has Africa Not Yet Achieved Food and Nutrition Security?"
13:00-14:00
14:00-16:00
PARALLEL SESSIONS: REGIONAL FORUMS
Priorities for Action: Perspectives from the Regions
A.Southern Africa
B.West Africa
C.East and Central Africa
D.Northern Africa

16:00-16:30
16:30-17:40
PLENARY SESSION
Panel Discussion: "Priorities for Action: Perspectives from the Regions"
17:40-18:30
PLENARY SESSION
Keynote Address"Priorities for Action: Perspectives from the European Union"
Keynote Address"Priorities for Action: Perspectives from the African Union"
19:00
Friday, April 2
09:00-10:00
PLENARY SESSION: Implementing Action
Keynote Address: "Technological Options for Africa's Small-Scale Farmers"
Keynote Address: "Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Growth: Lessons from Experience"
10:00-11:30
PLENARY SESSION
Panel Discussion: "Improving Implementation: What Can Lessons from Successes and Failures Teach Us?"
11:30-12:00
12:00-15:30
PARALLEL SESSIONS: ACTION FORUMS
Implementing Action in Key Areas
A.Raising Agricultural Productivity
B.Fostering Economic Growth and Improving Markets and Trade
C.Building Human Capacity
D.Improving Nutrition and Health
E.Strengthening Governance

15:30-16:00
16:00-17:30
PLENARY SESSION
Panel Discussion: "Implementing Action in Key Areas"
17:30-18:30
PLENARY SESSION
Keynote Address: "What Industrialized Countries Can Do to Support Implementation of Action for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa"
Keynote Address: "What African Countries Can Do to Support Implementation of Action for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa"
Saturday, April 3
09:00-10:30
PLENARY SESSION
Keynote Address: "Changing Attitudes and Behaviors: The Role of Africa's Cultural Leaders"
Keynote Address: "Building Political Will: The Role of Industrialized Countries"
Keynote Address: "Mitigating, Preventing, and Ending Conflicts in Africa"
10:30-11:00
11:00-13:00
PARALLEL SESSIONS: STAKEHOLDER FORUMS
Strengthening Actors and Facilitating Partnerships
A.Parliamentarians and Business Leaders
B.National Policymakers and Development Partners
C.Nongovernmental/Farmers Organizations, UN/Regional Organizations, and Media

13:00-14:00
14:00-15:30
PLENARY SESSION
Panel Discussion: "How Actors From All Levels Can Work Together to Achieve Food and Nutrition Security"

15:30-16:30
PLENARY SESSION: Moving Forward and Closing Remarks
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