DAY 1 - Tuesday 13 February

8.00 - 9.00                        

Registration

9.00 - 9.05

Welcome

David Phiri, Special Adviser to the FAO Africa Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa

9.05 - 9.15

Opening remarks

Maria-Helena Semedo, FAO Deputy Director-General (DDG)

9.15- 9.20

Goodwill message

H.E. Josefa Sacko, Commissioner, Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, African Union

9.20- 9.40

Keynote address

Abebe Haile-Gabriel, FAO Africa Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa (ADG/RR)

9.40- 9.45

Meeting Objectives

Ade Freeman, FAO Africa Regional Programme Lead (RPL)

9.45- 10.05

Introduction and Overview of the Day's Agenda

Sarah Nehrling, Facilitator

10.05-10.20

GROUP PHOTO & COFFEE BREAK

Session 2: Implementation of FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31

10.20-10.35

Reflections on the implementation experience of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31

Beth Crawford, FAO Assistant Director-General and Director of OSP

10.35- 11.00

Session 2.1: Sub-Regional and Country experiences

Moderator: Ade Freeman, RPL

Panelists:

• Patrice Talla, SRC, SFS
• Farayi Zimudzi, SRC (ai), SFE
• Athman Mravili, SRC, SFC
• Robert Guei, SRC, SFW

11.00- 11.45

Session 2.2 : PPA and RAF reflections on FAO Strategic Framework implementation

Moderator: Ade Freeman, RPL, RAF

Panelists:

PPA Leads

• Hafiz Muminjanov, Technical Advisor, NSP

• Patrizia Fracassi, Senior Nutrition and Food System Officer, ESN

• Kaveh Zahedi, Director, OCB

• Clara Park, Senior Gender Officer (ESP)

Regional PPA focal points

• Orlando Sosa, Agricultural Officer, SFE

• Mphumuzi Sukati, Senior Food and Nutrition Officer, RAF

• Edward Kilawe, Senior Forestry Officer, RAF

• Bintia StephenTchicaya, Senior Policy Officer, SFW

11.45- 12.10

Q&A : Panels 2.1 and 2.2

12.10-13.10

Breakouts: Priority actions for enhancing implementation of FAO Strategic Framework

13.10- 14.20

LUNCH BREAK

14.20- 14.50

Group report-outs

Session 3: Accelerating transformation of agrifood systems in the Africa region: experience sharing on corporate initiatives

14.50- 15.35

Session 3.1: The Hand in Hand (HiH) Initiative

Moderator:Anthony Bennett, Senior Programme Officer/ HiHI Senior Coordinator, Office of the Chief Economist

Panelists:

• Athman, Mravili, SRC-SFC, FAOR Cameroon and Gabon
• Nyabenyi Tito Tipo, FAOR Tanzania 
• Djibril Drame, Agribusiness Officer, SFW
• Patrice Talla, SRC-SFS, FAOR, Zimbabwe

15.35- 16.20

Session 3.2: One Country One Priority Product (OCOP)

Moderator: Yurdi Yasmi, Deputy Director, NSP Division

Panelists:

• Paulo Dias, Project Manager, Malawi
• Benjamin Adjei, AFAOR, Ghana
• Luis Muhigirwa, Deputy FAOR, Lesotho
• Jateno Workicho, AFAOR (Programme) Ethiopia
• Yannick Rasoarimanana, FAOR, Congo

16.20- 16.40

Q&A on Corporate Initiatives

16.40 - 17.00

Wrap up, Close of Day 1

Facilitator

17.00- 17.20

COFFEE BREAK

19.00- 21.00

Welcome event

DAY 2 - Wednesday 14 February

8.45- 9.10

Welcome, Summary of Day 1

Facilitator

9.10- 9.50

Session 3.3: Digital Village Initiatives (DVI)

Moderator: Ken Lohento, Digital Agriculture Specialist, RAF

Panelists:

• William Hamisi, AFAOR (Programme), Kenya
• Constance Pepukai, AFAOR (Programme), Zimbabwe
• Octavius Quarbo, AFAOR (Programme), Liberia

9.50- 10.10

Q&A on Corporate Initiatives

Session 4- Programmatic and Results-Sharing Experiences

10.10- 10.55

Session 4.1: Growing the portfolio of vertical funds (GCF, GEF): Best practices and tips for FAORs

Moderator: Mansour Ndiaye, FAOR Mali

Panel A

• Nadine Valat, Senior Natural Resources Officer, OCB
• Jeffrey Griffin, Senior Coordinator, OCB
• Rudi Van Aken, Senior Programme Officer, PSS

Panel B

• Isaiah Angue Obama, FAOR Benin
• Suze Filippini, FAOR Zambia
• §  Carla Mucavi, FAOR Kenya

10.55- 11.10

Q&A : Session 4.1

11.10- 11.30

COFFEE BREAK

11.30- 12.00

Session 4.2: Partner experience sharing on agrifood systems financing and collaboration opportunities

Moderator: AdeFreeman, RPL RAF

Panelists:

• Manohisoa Boulier, Digital Finance Country Specialist, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
• Chakib Jenane, Regional Director for Sustainable Development, Africa West and Central, World Bank

12.00- 12.15

Q&A - Session 4.2

Session 5: Optimizing Field Programme Implementation

12.15- 13.00

Session 5.1: Optimizing Field Programme Implementation: New developments in programme & project cycle

Moderator: Ntwali Muderhwa, Ntwali, Programme Officer, FAOR Network

Presenters:

• Minà Dowlatchahi, Director, PSS
• §  Kwami Dzifanu Nyarko Badohu, Senior Field Programme Officer

Panelists:

• §  Antonio Querido, FAOR Uganda
• Aristide Ongone Obame, FAOR DR Congo
• FAOR (TBC)
• FAOR (TBC)

13.00- 14.15

LUNCH BREAK

14.15- 15.00

Table Discussions and Report-Backs

15.00- 15.30

Session 5.2: Priorities for strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems in the Africa region

Moderator: Rampedi Moshibudi, FAOR Gambia

Presenters:

• Irina Curca, M&E Officer, RAF
• Sara Holst, Evaluation Officer, RAF

Panelists:

• Cyril Ferrand, Resilience Hub Coordinator, SFE
• Caludia Pereira, AFAOR (Programme) Mozambique
• AIme Dongmo, Evaluation Specialist, RAF
• Miriti Kaari, M&E Officer, Kenya

15.30- 15.45

Q&A Session 5.2

15.45- 16.05

COFFEE BREAK

16.00- 16.20

Wellness: Personal health is a cornerstone for successful programme delivery

Moderator: Evangelista Muchineuta,  Administrative Assistant, SFS

Presenter: Mary AnaneMensah, Admin Associate, RAF

16.20- 16.35

Communicating on the 4 Betters

Zoie Jones, Communications Officer, RAF

16.35- 16.50

Q&A on Communication

16.50- 17.00

Wrap up, Close of Day 2

Facilitator

DAY 3 – Thursday 15 February 

8.45 – 9.10

Welcome, Summary of Day 2 

Facilitator 

Session 6: Configuring Support Services in the Africa region that are agile and fit for purpose

9.10 – 9.25

Synthesis of the key issues and recommendations from the MDTS and Global FAOR meeting

9.25 – 10.00

Session 6.1: Issues related to internal control and compliance, External Audit

Moderator: Andrew Sentumbwe, Finance Officer, RAF

Panelists:

• Solomona, Amule, AFAOR (Administration)
• Leira Mwesiga, AFAOR (Administration)
• Maiga Attaher, Senior Programme Officer and FAOR a.i
• Babagana, FAOR

10.00- 10.10

Q&A  Session 6.1

10:10 – 10:30

COFFEE BREAK

10.30- 11.00

Session 6.2: Sharing solutions, best practices, and developments related to procurement /logistics processes

Moderator: Thiery EBO, Procurement Officer, RAF

Panelists:

• Rand Raharijaona, AFAOR (Administration) Madagascar
• Wahilo Diguera, AFAOR (Administration) Chad
• Koffy Dominique Kouacou, FAOR a.i. Nigeria
• Luc Genot, FAOR a.i. Niger

11.00- 11.15

Q&A Session 6.2

11.15 – 12.00

Session 6.3: How do we foster People-Centered and responsive HR systems: Navigating Challenges and Field Impact

Moderator: Charles Boliko, FAOR, Madagascar

Presenter: Mr. John Lackey

12.00- 13.15

Breakouts: Actions to enable support services to become more agile, effective and efficient

13.15- 14.30

LUNCH BREAK

14.30- 15.00

Group report-outs

15.00- 15.40

A Chat with Director, Office of Resilience (OER)

Moderator: Abebe HaileGabriel, ADG/Regional Representative RAF

Rein Paulsen, Director, OER

15.40- 16.00

Perspectives from Office of Evaluation (OED)

Clemencia Cosentino, Director, OED

16.00- 16.20

COFFEE BREAK

Closing Session

16.20- 16.30

Summary of Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Ade Freeman, RPL

16.30- 16.50

Feedback on RMT13

Sarah Nehrling, Facilitator

16.50- 17.00

Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments

Abebe HaileGabriel, ADG/RR