MAY 11, 2023 - 10:00 TO 1:45PM Nigeria Time

Live streaming available & in-person participation: Ballroom, Fraser Suites, 294 Leventis Close, CBD, Abuja, Nigeria

In 2022, the world faced multiple crises. Disruptions to food systems continued due to the protracted pandemic, natural disasters, civil unrest, political instability, and the impacts of climate change. The situation was exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, which created a global food and fertilizer crisis.

In light of these challenges, there is a clear need for evidence to better respond to and prepare for crises. The 2023 Global Food Policy Report “Rethinking Food Crisis Responses” by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) offers critical evidence to support effective policies and programming to enhance food, land, and water system resilience in fragile and conflict-affected countries, as well as those facing migration-related challenges. The report focuses on crisis prediction and preparation, building resilience, and crisis response that is supportive and inclusive of women, forced migrants, and other vulnerable groups.

The new CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) takes up this research agenda with a focus on climate resilience, gender equity, and social inclusion. The Initiative forms part of CGIAR's new research portfolio aimed at transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.

Please join the Nigeria presentation of the Report and the launch of the FCM Initiative on May 11 in Abuja, Nigeria, in person or virtually!

To register for in-person participation, please contact Omobolanle Onilogbo (o.onilogbo@cgiar.org)

Welcome Remarks

• Kwaw Andam, Country Program Leader, IFPRI-Nigeria
• Aline Mugisho, One CGIAR Country Convener for Nigeria

Report Introduction and High-level Overview

• Johan Swinnen, Managing Director, Systems Transformation, CGIAR; Director General, IFPRI (via video)

Nigeria Presentation: IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR)  

Overall Report Presentation

• Katrina Kosec, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Report Presentation on Africa

• Samuel Benin, Deputy Division Director, Africa Regional Office, IFPRI

Rapid Fire Presentations on Report Chapters

• Sandra Ruckstuhl, Special Advisor to the Director General and Senior Researcher, IWMI
• Kalle Hirvonen, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
• Peter Laderach, Principal Climate Scientist, ABC

Launch of one CGIAR Initiative: Fragility, Conflict and Migration (FCM)

Initiative Overview

• Kate Ambler, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
• Jordan Kyle, Research Fellow, IFPRI
• Inga Jacobs-Mata, Regional Representative, IWMI Southern Africa

Remarks

• Keneth Dunn,Deputy Director, Office of Economic Growth and Environment, USAID/Nigeria
• Serigne Loum, Head of Programme, UN World Food Programme (WFP), Nigeria
• Aisha Digil, Technical Assistant to the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development
• Distinguished Senator Bima Enagi Muhammed, Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nigeria
• Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 

Panel Discussion 

• Zainab Dahlat, Assistant Director, Disaster Management, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development
• Serena Mithbaokar, Head, Research, Assessments and Monitoring & Evaluation, WFP–Nigeria
• Surendra Srivastava, Head, Fertilizer Marketing, Indorama Fertilizer and Chemicals Ltd, Abuja, Nigeria
• Kate Ambler, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Moderator: Kwaw Andam, Country Program Leader, IFPRI-Nigeria

Closing Remarks

• Bassey Archibong, Market Systems and Livelihood Specialist, IITA
• Samuel Benin, Deputy Division Director, Africa Regional Office, IFPRI

Moderators

• Hyacinth Edeh, Country Program Manager, IFPRI-Nigeria
• Omobolanle Onilogbo, Communications Specialist, IFPRI-Nigeria