"Reimagining the Role of Non-State Actors in the Next CAADP Decade: From Participation to Transformation” and "Power, Policy, and Prosperity: Parliaments Financing Africa’s Next Agrifood Revolution"

29 October 202517:00 - 18:30(CET)

The African Union, the CAADP Non-State Actors Group, the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN) and the Zero Hunger Coalition are organising a side event during the 21st Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) and Commemoration of the 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS).

The hybrid side event is taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday, 29th of October 2025. English and French interpretation to be confirmed.

 

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Agenda

Opening and welcome remarks

  • Chikondi Chabvuta-Mkawa, CAADP Non-State Actors Group (CNG)

  • Agnes Kirabo, EAC Chair

Scene setting by Dr. John Ulimwengu, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Panel discussion: Advancing inclusive food systems transformation

Objective: This discussion will explore how inclusive governance and stronger partnerships between parliamentarians, non-state actors, farmers, and development partners can drive the next phase of Africa’s food systems transformation under CAADP3

  • Constance Okeke, ActionAid International

  • Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju, African Food Systems Parliamentary Network 

  • Joe Mzinga, ESAFF

  • Dr. Chantal Ingabire, Rwanda CAADP Focal Point

Session: From achievements to the next 10 years

Objective: Reflections on the journey from Malabo to Kampala and the shared vision for 2035

  • Henry Roberts, CNG Co-Chair

  • Hon. Françoise Uwumukiza, AFSPaN Deputy Secretary General

Launch ceremony of the CNG Magazine of Impact and AFSPaN Parliamentary Policy Brief by Agnes Kirabo, EAC Chair

Closing

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