Registration is still open for the upcoming FAO & ICMPD event on 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: Achievements, Partnerships & Opportunities.
Maureen Duru, the Founder and Director of the Food Bridge vzw will be one of the speakers at the event
This event will offer a good opportunity to share diverse perspectives and explore strategic solutions for transforming Africa’s agrifood systems.
Don’t miss out on this vital conversation shaping the future of food, sustainability, and innovation in Africa!

Date: 7 May 2025

Time: 16:00-17:30 (CEST)

Venue: L42, Rue de la Loi 42, 1000 Brussels.

The event will have in attendance Mr Abebe Haile-Gabriel, FAO’s Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa, who will present FAO’s initiatives across the region, including EU-funded projects. Opening remarks will be delivered by Raschad Al-Khafaji, Director of the FAO Liaison Office to the EU and Belgium . Other speakers include:

• H.E. Henry Tachie-Manson, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana in Brussels
• Leonard Mizzi, Head of Unit, Sustainable Agri-food systems and Fisheries, European Commission (TBC)
• Guggi Laryea, IFAD Representative to the EU
• Koen Dekeyser, Policy Officer, ECDPM
• Maureen Duru, CEO, FoodBridge
• Thibault Christeler, Public Affairs Officer, EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce

Registration:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRmZ0htOoCco8eCaZiuFfF-BkJgBAtUtd42Z1JfVOO5FgOAA/viewform