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The IDS Ghana hub is pleased to invite you to a panel event entitled ‘Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture in Ghana’, held in collaboration with University of Ghana and University of Sussex. This event will involve two panels, one on Innovations and one on Agricultural Markets for Sustainability.
In collaboration with University of Ghana and University of Sussex, this event on ‘Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture in Ghana’ will involve two panels, one on Innovations and one on Agricultural Markets for Sustainability. Panellists from civil society, business and research sectors will share diverse opinions on the pathways Ghana could take to achieve sustainability and equity in agriculture and food systems, considering economic, environmental and livelihood imperatives.
Agenda
10.00 to 11.10: Panel on ‘Innovations for agricultural sustainability’.
- Prof. Irene S. Egyir, Dean of School of Agriculture, University of Ghana (Moderator)
- Dr. Charles Nyaaba, Former Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana
- Dr. Beth Nicholls, Principal Research Fellow, University of Sussex
- Dr. John Thompson, Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
- Dr. Syndhia Mathe, French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development
12.00 to 13.10: Panel on ‘Markets for sustainable food systems’.
- Dr. Freda Elikplim Asem, Lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Ghana (Moderator)
- Dr. Fred Dzanku, Associate Professor at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research
- Mr. Mohammed Abdul Rahman, Board Member of Akuafo Nketewa
- Mr. Hammond Mensah, Manager of Impact Investment at Solidaridad West Africa
- Prof. Joseph Yaro, Provost, College of Humanities, University of Ghana
13.10 to 13.30: Chair’s summary and closure.
- Professor Daniel Bruce Sarpong, Former Dean of School of Agriculture, University of Ghana
How to watch
This will be screened in room 101 at IDS and in person at WACCBP University of Ghana, and online on Zoom.