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WAF 2009 Congress Announcement
GLOBAL ATTENTION FUELS POSITIVE RESPONSE TO THE WORLD AGRICULTURAL FORUM’S FIRST CONGRESS IN AFRICA
2009 World Congress Replaces 2008 African Congress, with Addition of Higher Education Initiative to Take Place in Kampala, Uganda February 24-27, 2009
ST. LOUIS (April 14, 2008)— For the first time in history, the World Agricultural Forum’s (WAF) 2009 World Congress will take place outside of the United States and will be hosted by the Republic of Uganda. Due to overwhelming interest for what was supposed to be a regional meeting has become the WAF’s 2009 World Congress, "Africa Meets the World: Creating Prosperity By Investing in Agriculture." The 2009 World Congress, scheduled for February 24-26, 2009 in Kampala, Uganda will conclude with the introduction of the WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa – Entrepreneurship and Community Development on February 27, 2009.
"The world’s attention to Africa continues to grow, particularly with humanitarian concerns," said the Right Honorable James Bolger, ONZ, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Ambassador to the United States, and current chairman of the World Agricultural Forum Advisory Board. "However, with the hundreds of institutions, organizations and foundations offering aid, several Africans have told us that they can barely keep up with all those who approach them. Looking beyond Africa’s agricultural potential, the need for collaboration among these various groups will propel initiatives for higher education, encouraging entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs will create small businesses, providing more employment opportunities and eventually cultivating an environment for economic growth."
The WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa is a joint effort with the 2007 Global Consortium of Higher Education and Research for Agriculture (GCHERA), the U.S. National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) and Sustainability, Education and the Management of Change in the Tropics (SEMSIT), Additionally, individual academic institutions from Europe, the United States and Asia will be included in this initiative.
"The growth of the World Agricultural Forum’s Congress in Africa is tremendous and great outcomes are anticipated," said the Honorable Hilary Onek, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries for the Republic of Uganda. "The WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa is beneficial component of the 2009 World Congress as it provides an avenue to implement the solutions discussed for making Africa a target for investments for agriculture."
World Agricultural Forum 2009 World Congress
Prior to the introduction of the WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa, the 2009 World Congress will convene key players in global agribusiness. The Congress will foster open discussions and bring attention to increasing Africa’s ability to attract investments and secure economic sustainability through the continent’s raw agricultural resources. Topics, such as the worldwide debate on food vs. fuel will be addressed, as will the production of bio-energy at the village level for use by the village community.
Similarly to previous World Congresses, the 2009 World Congress will bring together an influential group of speakers to include heads of state, policy leaders, economists, corporate CEO’s and NGO experts from around the world to discuss the topics and necessary actions that will make a difference in African agriculture today.
About the World Agricultural Forum (WAF)
The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) is a neutral, global organization providing all countries and sectors an equal voice for the discussion of agriculture policies and strategies. It promotes and leads meaningful debates seeking solutions regarding world agricultural issues. The WAF vision, "to empower agriculture so as to feed every man, woman and child on earth," is translated through its mission to serve as a catalyst for developing action plans that meet the growing need for food, water, fiber and fuel, in a sustainable manner.
On a global stage, the WAF produces one of the largest biennial gatherings of leaders concerned about the needs of the world’s growing population and the respective shortages of food, fuel, fiber and water in both developed and developing nations. For the first time in history, the WAF’s 2009 World Congress will take place outside of St. Louis, MO, USA and will be hosted by Uganda, Africa. The agenda for each Congress is primarily focused on the theme of "creating wealth through investing in agriculture."
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WAF 2009 Congress Announcement
GLOBAL ATTENTION FUELS POSITIVE RESPONSE TO THE WORLD AGRICULTURAL FORUM’S FIRST CONGRESS IN AFRICA
2009 World Congress Replaces 2008 African Congress, with Addition of Higher Education Initiative to Take Place in Kampala, Uganda February 24-27, 2009
ST. LOUIS (April 14, 2008)— For the first time in history, the World Agricultural Forum’s (WAF) 2009 World Congress will take place outside of the United States and will be hosted by the Republic of Uganda. Due to overwhelming interest for what was supposed to be a regional meeting has become the WAF’s 2009 World Congress, "Africa Meets the World: Creating Prosperity By Investing in Agriculture." The 2009 World Congress, scheduled for February 24-26, 2009 in Kampala, Uganda will conclude with the introduction of the WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa – Entrepreneurship and Community Development on February 27, 2009.
"The world’s attention to Africa continues to grow, particularly with humanitarian concerns," said the Right Honorable James Bolger, ONZ, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Ambassador to the United States, and current chairman of the World Agricultural Forum Advisory Board. "However, with the hundreds of institutions, organizations and foundations offering aid, several Africans have told us that they can barely keep up with all those who approach them. Looking beyond Africa’s agricultural potential, the need for collaboration among these various groups will propel initiatives for higher education, encouraging entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs will create small businesses, providing more employment opportunities and eventually cultivating an environment for economic growth."
The WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa is a joint effort with the 2007 Global Consortium of Higher Education and Research for Agriculture (GCHERA), the U.S. National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) and Sustainability, Education and the Management of Change in the Tropics (SEMSIT), Additionally, individual academic institutions from Europe, the United States and Asia will be included in this initiative.
"The growth of the World Agricultural Forum’s Congress in Africa is tremendous and great outcomes are anticipated," said the Honorable Hilary Onek, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries for the Republic of Uganda. "The WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa is beneficial component of the 2009 World Congress as it provides an avenue to implement the solutions discussed for making Africa a target for investments for agriculture."
World Agricultural Forum 2009 World Congress
Prior to the introduction of the WAF Task Force on Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education in Africa, the 2009 World Congress will convene key players in global agribusiness. The Congress will foster open discussions and bring attention to increasing Africa’s ability to attract investments and secure economic sustainability through the continent’s raw agricultural resources. Topics, such as the worldwide debate on food vs. fuel will be addressed, as will the production of bio-energy at the village level for use by the village community.
Similarly to previous World Congresses, the 2009 World Congress will bring together an influential group of speakers to include heads of state, policy leaders, economists, corporate CEO’s and NGO experts from around the world to discuss the topics and necessary actions that will make a difference in African agriculture today.
About the World Agricultural Forum (WAF)
The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) is a neutral, global organization providing all countries and sectors an equal voice for the discussion of agriculture policies and strategies. It promotes and leads meaningful debates seeking solutions regarding world agricultural issues. The WAF vision, "to empower agriculture so as to feed every man, woman and child on earth," is translated through its mission to serve as a catalyst for developing action plans that meet the growing need for food, water, fiber and fuel, in a sustainable manner.
On a global stage, the WAF produces one of the largest biennial gatherings of leaders concerned about the needs of the world’s growing population and the respective shortages of food, fuel, fiber and water in both developed and developing nations. For the first time in history, the WAF’s 2009 World Congress will take place outside of St. Louis, MO, USA and will be hosted by Uganda, Africa. The agenda for each Congress is primarily focused on the theme of "creating wealth through investing in agriculture."
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Participant Shares Views on Food and Agriculture
Professor Marcos Fava Neves, a panelist at the 2010 World Agricultural Forum - Latin America and professor at The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil has recently published two articles discussing agribusiness strategies and the food inflation problem. Please read on. Defining an Agribusiness Strategic Agenda for 2010-2020 (pdf) Strategies for Solving the Food Inflation Problem (pdf)
Professor Marcos Fava Neves, a panelist at the 2010 World Agricultural Forum - Latin America and professor at The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil has recently published two articles discussing agribusiness strategies and the food inflation problem. Please read on. Defining an Agribusiness Strategic Agenda for 2010-2020 (pdf) Strategies for Solving the Food Inflation Problem (pdf)
