The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on many aspects of global economies. In Africa where agriculture plays a critical role to the livelihoods of many people, the disruptions associated with Covid-19 containment measures such as restricted travel and closure of businesses have necessitated various response mechanisms. In order to take stock of the various coping mechanisms implemented during the last one year and draw lessons for improvement of the adaptive capacity in agricultural value chains and activities, the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi wishes to host a webinar.
ADAPTATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL TRAINING AND VALUE CHAIN PRACTICES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC DISRUPTIONS
KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION
· Lessons from blended learning approaches in the African capacity building space
· Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods: Response measures and policy lessons from Kiambu, Kilifi, Kwale, Murang’a & Nakuru Counties of Kenya
· Lessons from Covid-19 Pandemic response mechanisms in the African dairy industry in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Madagascar and Senegal
· Challenges, opportunities & lessons from doing field surveys in the Covid-19 Pandemic era
· Meeting contractual obligations under Covid-19 Pandemic disruptions
DATE: THURSDAY 20TH MAY 2021
TIME: 2.30PM – 4.30PM
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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
PROGRAMME FOR THE WEBINAR:
ADAPTATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL TRAINING AND VALUE CHAIN PRACTICES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC DISRUPTIONS
DATE: THURSDAY 20TH MAY 2021 |
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TIME: 2:30PM – 4:30PM |
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2:30pm – 2:45pm |
Introductions & Welcome |
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Prof. Moses Nyangito |
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Prof. John |
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Agriculture |
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Chairman, |
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Department |
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Prof. Rose Nyikal, |
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Agricultural |
2:45pm – 3:00pm |
Official Opening Remarks |
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Prof. Stephen Kiama, |
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Economics |
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Vice Chancellor |
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3:00pm – 3:25pm |
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Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, |
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Executive Director, |
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Dr. David |
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capacity building space |
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Jakinda |
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3:25pm – 3:45pm |
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Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on |
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smallholder farmers’ livelihoods: |
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Response measures and |
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Kenya |
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Nakuru |
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Counties of Kenya |
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Panel discussions |
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3:45pm – 3:55pm |
Lessons from Covid-19 |
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Dr. Eric Vall, |
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Burkina Faso, Kenya, |
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Madagascar and Senegal |
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Challenges,opportunities & |
Ms. Antonate Owuor, |
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4:05pm – 4:15pm |
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Mr. George Owalo, |
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Farmer, Kenya |
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disruptions |
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4:15pm – 4:20pm |
Feedback and summary |
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4:20pm – 4:25pm |
Vote of thanks |
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Dr. Jonathan Nzuma |
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4:25pm – 4:30pm |
Closing remarks |
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Prof. Willis Kosura |
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When: May 20, 2021 02:30 PM Nairobi
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