IFPRI Conference: Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Food Security in Southern Africa

CONFERENCE
FANRPAN/IFPRI Regional Policy Dialogue on Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Food Security in Southern Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa
April 25-26, 2003
Program

Meeting Moderator: Dr. John Mugabe, NEPAD Science and Technology Forum
Day 1
0830 - 0900 Welcome and Introductions
Presentation : Dr. Tobias Takavarasha, FANRPAN
Introductions: Participants
0900 - 1000 Objectives, Expectations, and Ground Rules
Presentation: Prof. Joachim von Braun, IFPRI
Open Plenary Discussion: Moderated by Dr. Mugabe
1000 - 1030 Tea/coffee break
1030 - 1230 Agricultural Biotechnology and GMOs in Southern Africa: A Regional Synthesis
Presentation: Dr. Doreen Mnyulwa/Julius Mugwagwa, Biotechnology Trust of Zimbabwe
Open Plenary Discussion: Moderated by Dr. Mugabe
1230 - 1400 Lunch Break
1400 - 1600 Dealing with Complex Public Disputes: Multiple Stakeholder Approaches, Negotiation, and the Practice of Consensus Building
Presentation: Ms. Michele Ferenz, Consensus Building Institute
Open Plenary Discussion: Moderated by Dr. Mugabe
1600 - 1630 Tea/coffee break
1630-1800 The Road Ahead: Where We Might Go From Here
Open Plenary Discussion: Moderated by Dr. Mugabe
1800 End of Day 1
Day 2
0830 - 0930 Overview of Day 1 and Preparation for Day 2 Activities
Presentation: Dr. Mugabe
Open Plenary Discussion: Moderated by Dr. Mugabe
0930 - 1800 Day 2 Activities
To include:
    Plenary and group-based discussions of selected topics
    Group-based negotiation simulation exercises
    Selection of Steering Committee members
Day 3
Meeting of Steering Committee

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