Canadian perspectives on the 2018 Global Food Policy Report

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Co-Organized by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) with the collaboration of Global Affairs Canada

May 01, 2018 - 09:00 to 10:30 am EDT

Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, Ottawa, ON

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The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), partnering with CGIAR’s International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and with the collaboration of Global Affairs Canada, is hosting the Canadian launch of IFPRI’s 2018 Global Food Policy Report.

Open to the public through registration, this event will showcase Canadian perspectives on the current opportunities—and challenges—facing public servants, researchers, thought-leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders in agriculture and food policy.

IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan will deliver a special presentation highlighting the Report’s findings, followed by a dynamic panel discussion moderated by IDRC’s Senior Program Specialist, Jemimah Njuki. The cross-sector subject matter specialists will explore some of the pressing issues and potential impacts on global food systems, as Canada prepares to host the G7 summit, including the role of women and girls.

Presenter Bios
French Synopsis
French and English simultaneous interpretation will be available and the event will be videotaped and available on IDRC’s YouTube channel.

WELCOME

Jean Lebel
President, IDRC

OPENING REMARKS

Celina Caesar-Chavannes
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Parliament of Canada

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Shenggen Fan (English Presentation | French Presentation)
Director General, IFPRI

MODERATOR

Jemimah Njuki
Senior Program Specialist, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

PANEL

Faris Ahmed
Director, Policy & Campaigns, USC Canada
Sue Szabo
Director General, Food Security and Environment, Global Affairs Canada
Agnes Quisumbing
Senior Research Fellow, Poverty, Health, and Nutrition (PHND), International Food Policy Research Institute