As the first integrated project of the Agroecology TPP, the French-funded Viability Project has officially concluded its data collection in December 2022 and spent all of 2023 analyzing and synthesizing findings. This series of final project-related events will disseminate the key results and recommendations, exploring how these can be integrated into policies, strategies, funding streams and other initiatives across Africa.
We will have the same presentations and discussion points on each of the three days, but each day will be reserved for specific stakeholder groups. Thus, we ask you to please choose one day to participate based on which of the groups represent your interests the most.
Agenda
SCIENCE FORUM
Facilitation by Mamadou Goïta, Executive Director, IRPAD and member of IPES-Food
Registrations
Sign-up attendance, collection of badge, etc.
Welcome remarks and keynote speech
- Welcome remarks: Ibra Touré, Regional Director Dry Zone of West Africa, CIRAD INRAE and Agreenium
- Official opening speech: Omar Ba, President of the Senegalese Mayors Association
- Keynote speech: Astou Camara, Director, ISRA-BAME
Viability project: key findings and recommendations for researchers (part 1)
Insights from cross-case study analyses
- Assessing the viability of agroecological practices in Africa – methodological lessons from a multi-case study
Nadine Andrieu (CIRAD) - Snapshot of agroecology narratives in Africa
Jarvis Tilton Kenney Fisher (Cornell University) - Environmental benefits contribute strongly to the viability of agroecological practices
Ric Coe (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Agrobiodiversity supports agroecological farming in Africa
Dejene Mengistu (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) - Livestock-agriculture integration as key factor of agroecology transition
Michel Orounladji (CIRDES)
Panel discussion
Coffee break
Viability project: key findings and recommendations for researchers (part 2)
Insights from cross-case study analyses
- Collective action and governance in pastoral systems
Irène Carpentier (CIRAD) - Barriers and motivations for practicing agroecology
Rachel Bezner Kerr and Sidney Madsen (Cornell University) - Agroecology: what is at stake with work in farms in Africa
Pierre Girard (CIRAD) - Agroecological transitions in Africa: does farm structure matter?
David Berre (CIRAD)
Panel discussion
Selected case studies – Key findings
Key findings from selected case studies and short panel discussion
- Kenya: Christine Magaju (CIFOR-ICRAF)
- Senegal: Tamsir Mbaye (ISRA)
- Tunisia: Véronique Alary (ICARDA)
Panel discussion
Lunch
Joining the dots between active agroecology projects in the region and Viability
Reflections on synergies, opportunities and learnings for researchers
- ASADAO project
Yankou Diasso (CEDRES) - CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology
Simone Staiger Rivas (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) and Jean-Daniel Cesaro (CIRAD) - Tracking the implementation of CFS policy recommendations on agroecological approaches
Alex Awiti (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Metrics to support Agroecological Transitions
Christine Lamanna (CIFOR-ICRAF)
Panel discussion
Ideas and recommendations for research trajectories
Key suggestions and recommendations arising from the Viability Project
Eric Scopel (CIRAD)
Coffee break
Roundtable discussions
Potential implications of the approach, key findings and recommendations of the Viability Project for future research trajectories in the region and how the ongoing projects and initiatives can support the respective follow-up processes
Reporting and closure
- Reporting back to plenary on key outcomes from break-out groups
- Closing remarks and summary of the day
Mamadou Goïta
SCIENCE-CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
Facilitation by Mamadou Goïta, Executive Director, IRPAD and member of IPES-Food
Registrations
Sign-up attendance, collection of badge, etc.
Welcome remarks and keynote speech
- Welcome remarks: Mamadou Goïta, Executive Director, IRPAD and member of IPES-Food
- Keynote speech: Ali Aminou, Director, Fuma Gaskiya
Viability project: key findings and recommendations for Civil Society (part 1)
Insights from cross-case study analyses
- Assessing the viability of agroecological practices in Africa – methodological lessons from a multi-case study
Nadine Andrieu (CIRAD) - Snapshot of agroecology narratives in Africa
Sidney Madsen (Cornell University) - Environmental benefits contribute strongly to the viability of agroecological practices
Christine Lamanna (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Agrobiodiversity supports agroecological farming in Africa
Dejene Mengistu (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) - Livestock-agriculture integration as key factor of agroecology transition
Michel Orounladji (CIRDES)
Panel discussion
Coffee break
Viability project: key findings and recommendations for Civil Society (part 2)
Insights from cross-case study analyses
- Collective action and governance in pastoral systems
Irène Carpentier (CIRAD) - Barriers and motivations for practicing agroecology
Rachel Bezner Kerr and Sidney Madsen (Cornell University) - Agroecology: what is at stake with work in farms in Africa
Nathalie Hostiou (INRAE) - Agroecological transitions in Africa: does farm structure matter?
Pierre Girard (CIRAD)
Panel discussion
Selected case studies – Key findings
Key findings from selected case studies and short panel discussion
- Burkina Faso: Catherine Dembele (CIFOR-ICRAF)
- Tanzania: Janet Maro (Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania)
- Kenya: Dejene Mengistu (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT)
- Madagascar: Sitrakiniaina Raharimalala (CIRAD)
Panel discussion
Lunch
Joining the dots between active agroecology projects in the region and Viability
Reflections on synergies, opportunities and learnings for Civil Society
- ASADAO project
El Moumnine Ndiaye (IRPAD) - CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology
Chris Dickens (IWMI) and Jean-Daniel Cesaro (CIRAD) - Tracking the implementation of CFS policy recommendations on agroecological approaches
Alex Awiti (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Metrics to support Agroecological Transitions
Christine Lamanna (CIFOR-ICRAF)
Panel discussion
Ideas and recommendations for Civil Society Organizations
Key suggestions and recommendations arising from the Viability Project
Eric Scopel (CIRAD)
Coffee break
Roundtable discussions
Potential implications of the key findings and recommendations of the Viability Project for Civil Society Organizations in the region and how the ongoing projects and initiatives can support the respective follow-up processes
Reporting and closure
- Reporting back to plenary on key outcomes from break-out groups
- Closing remarks and summary of the day
Mamadou Goïta
SCIENCE-POLICY DIALOGUE
Facilitation by Mamadou Goïta, Executive Director, IRPAD and member of IPES-Food
Registrations
Sign-up attendance, collection of badge, etc.
Welcome remarks and keynote speech
- Welcome remarks: Amadou Ourry Diallo, Agroecology Coalition Focal Point for Senegal, Researcher at ISRA, Technical Advisor at MESRI
- Keynote speech: Fergus Sinclair, Chief Scientist at CIFOR-ICRAF and Co-convenor of Agroecology TPP
- Keynote speech: Mariam Sow (TBC), Director of DyTAES and Executive Secretary of ENDA Pronat
Viability project: key findings and recommendations for Policy Makers (part 1)
Insights from cross-case study analyses
- Assessing the viability of agroecological practices in Africa – methodological lessons from a multi-case study
Nadine Andrieu (CIRAD) - Snapshot of agroecology narratives in Africa
Rachel Bezner Kerr (Cornell University) - Environmental benefits contribute strongly to the viability of agroecological practices
Ric Coe (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Agrobiodiversity supports agroecological farming in Africa
Dejene Mengistu (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) - Livestock-agriculture integration as key factor of agroecology transition
Michel Orounladji (CIRDES)
Panel discussion
Coffee break
Viability project: key findings and recommendations for Policy Makers (part 2)
Insights from cross-case study analyses
- Collective action and governance in pastoral systems
Irène Carpentier (CIRAD) - Barriers and motivations for practicing agroecology
Rachel Bezner Kerr and Sidney Madsen (Cornell University) - Agroecology: what is at stake with work in farms in Africa
Benoît Dedieu (INRAE) - Agroecological transitions in Africa: does farm structure matter?
Pierre Girard (CIRAD)
Panel discussion
Selected case studies – Key findings
Key findings from selected case studies and short panel discussion
- Burkina Faso: Michel Orounladji (CIRDES)
- Malawi: Sidney Madsen (Cornell University)
- Ethiopia: Wolde Bori (IWMI)
Panel discussion
Lunch
Joining the dots between active agroecology projects in the region and Viability
Reflections on synergies, opportunities and learnings for policy makers
- ASADAO project
Jean Michel Waly Séne (ENDA Pronat) - CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology
Chris Dickens (IWMI) and Jean-Daniel Cesaro (CIRAD) - Tracking the implementation of CFS policy recommendations on agroecological approaches
Alex Awiti (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Metrics to support Agroecological Transitions
Christine Lamanna (CIFOR-ICRAF)
Panel discussion
Ideas and recommendations for Policy Makers
Key suggestions and recommendations arising from the Viability Project
Eric Scopel (CIRAD)
Coffee break
Roundtable discussions
Potential implications of the approach, key findings and recommendations of the Viability Project for policy processes in the region and how the ongoing projects and initiatives can support the respective follow-up processes
Reporting and closure
- Reporting back to plenary on key outcomes from break-out groups
- Closing remarks and summary of the day
Mamadou Goïta
