International Food Policy Research Institute
sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty
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8:30-9:15 |
Introduction CGIAR Platform on Agriculture and Health
Joachim von Braun, Director General, IFPRI Presentation: (PPT 1.3M)
Tim Evans Assistant Director General, Information, Evidence and Research, World Health Organization |
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9:15-10:30 |
Global Health-Global Agriculture
Session Chair: Denise CoitinhoShort panel presentations to share views on priority areas for collaboration between agriculture and health sectors, followed by plenary discussion. Priority Areas for Collaboration Between Health & Agriculture-WHO Perspectives
Tikki Pang, Research Policy & Cooperation, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Presentation: (PPT 1.3M)
Priorities for Research and Policy in Agriculture - Health Linkages
Emily Measures and Gabriel Rugalema, Programme on Human Diseases, Rural Equity Gender, Equity and Rural Employment Division Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Presentation: (PPT 4.3M)
Collaborative Research for Development on Agriculture and Human Health
Donald C. Cole, Head, AHH Division International Potato Center
Presentation: (PPT 1M)
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10:30-11:00 |
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11::00-12:00 |
Setting Research Priorities for Agriculture And Health Partnerships
Session Chair: Joachim von Braun, Director General, IFPRIFollowing introductory remarks from speakers, issue-based discussions to identify key research areas at the intersection with agriculture, opportunities and synergies. HIV/AIDS Agriculture and livelihoods
Jaime Sepulveda Amor, Gates Foundation, Seattle, Washington
Avian Influenza : Research needs
Peter Karim Ben Embarek, Department of Food Safety, Zoonosis and Foodborne diseases, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland
Presentation: (PPT 1.9M)
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12:00-01:30 |
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01:30-3:00 |
Continuation
Session Chair: Stuart Gillespie, IFPRIKey Issues Linking Agriculture, Diet, and Health
Lindsay H. Allen, Director, UDS, ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center, and Research Professor,
University of California, Davis
Presentation: (PPT 591K)
Food Safety - Foodborne Diseases and Value Chain Management for Food Safety
Francois Meslin, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland
Presentation: (PPT 2.7M)
Health and Disease, Water and Agriculture
David Bradley, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdon
Presentation: (PPT 561K) |
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03:00-03:15 |
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03:15-4:30 |
A Strategic Approach to Intersectoral Coordination in Research Between Health and Agricultural Sectors
Session Chair: Martin Bloem, World Food Programme, Rome, ItalyTwo speakers from the agriculture and health sectors (Gelia Castillo, IRRI and Robert Bos, WHO) will initially outline approaches for intersectoral coordination, their likely opportunities and barriers. Ensuing discussion will also address questions of who should be involved in such research, relevant partnerships, funding mechanisms, and steps needed to take this forward. Bridging Gaps and Spanning Divides: Thoughts on Intersectoral Action for Health and Agriculture
Robert Bos, WHO
Presentation: (PPT 1.5M)
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04:30-05:15 |
Translating Research Into Action
Session Chair: Marie Ruel, IFPRIWhat type of governance structures are needed to implement linked approaches, and how can they be established? Platform on Agriculture and Health (research): Governance or How to Move Forward?
Robert Ridley, WHO
Presentation: (PPT 18K)
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05:15-5:45 |
Final Discussion and Conclusions
Session Chair: David Bradley, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdon |
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