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EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMEREAST AFRICARICE CONFERENCE(EARC) 202118-20 MAY 2021PRIMER
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERTHEMEInclusive and SustainableRice System Development:Opportunities and ChallengesAs rice has become a potentially strategic commodity in Africa contributing topoverty reduction, boosting local economy, and ensuring import substitution,many countries have embarked on different programmes to boost domestic riceproduction along with continental initiatives including those of Africa Rice Center(AfricaRice), the Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD), InternationalRice Research Institute (IRRI), and regional and/or country-specific initiatives,such as those supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)and other donors. Through CARD facilitation, CARD member countries havedeveloped and executed their national rice development strategies (NRDS) fordoubling rice production in Africa by 2018. This target was mostly achieved andled to the identification of another target of further doubling rice production by2030.Considering the increasing importance of rice in Africa in general and in EastAfrica in particular, it will be important to discuss and share experiences amongcountries in relation to the existing challenges and emerging opportunities, inthe effort to ensure adequate domestic production to fulfill the ever-increasingdemand, thus the inception of the East Africa Rice Conference (EARC).
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERWhy be a part of EARC 2021? Capture the right audience for your research initiative or pitch from both regional andcontinental levels in rice research Discover and take part in public, private and donor-supported initiatives andcontribute to policy practice and action; Collaborate with participants toward helping Africa reach 90% rice self-sufficiency by2025 Engage some of the region’s most influential actors in rice research, production, andcommercialization
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERKey Conference Themes Agriculture and trade policies Inclusive commercialization: women and youthemployment and empowerment Private sector engagement Food security and nutrition Sustainability and resilience of food systems
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERThematic concurrent sessions Deep-dive speaking sessions and Q&A on the realities of the rice sector,beyond the labsRice Research& DevelopmentInclusiveMarkets &Value ChainsLand, Labour,and LivelihoodSecurityIntegratedRice SectorDevelopmentInclusiveFinance &InvestmentFood & NutritionSecurity
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERPROGRAMAT A GLANCE
(By invitation only)DAY 1 18 MAY IN-COUNTRY WORKSHOPSProgram at a Glance0830-0900Arrivals and RegistrationTECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS 2OPENING SESSION0900-10301030-1100WELCOME, OBJECTIVES, PROGRAM, AND EXPECTEDOUTCOMESOPENING REMARKSKEYNOTE SPEECH1200-13001300-14001545-16001600-1630Lunch breakTECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS 1(CONTINUATION - SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS)1400-1430PRESENTATION OFSUMMARIES1430-1445BreakBreak1630-1700TECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS 21700-1730Presentation of summaries(SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS)STREAM A - RICE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTSTREAM B - INCLUSIVE MARKETS AND VALUE CHAINSSTREAM C - RICE-BASED LIVELIHOODS; GENDER ANDYOUTH INTEGRATION(SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS)STREAM D - INTEGRATED RICE SECTOR DEVELOPMENTIN A CHANGING CLIMATESTREAM E - INCLUSIVE FINANCE AND INVESTMENTSTREAM F - AGRICULTURAL POLICY REFORMSBreakTECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS 11100-12001445-1545(CONTINUATION - SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS)
DAY 2 19 MAY VIRTUALProgram at a Glance0830-1000OPENING PROGRAM1330-1500OPENING REMARKSKEYNOTE SPEECHESPARTNERS’ STATEMENTTECHNICAL PARALLEL SESSIONS TEASERS1030-1230STREAM A1 - INNOVATIONS IN RICE MECHANIZATIONAND POSTHARVEST: ADAPTING TO AFRICANCONDITIONSSTREAM B1 - RICE COMMERCIALIZATION ANDLIVELIHOOD OUTCOMES: LESSONS FROM APRASTREAM C1 - ACCESS AND CONTROL OF LAND ANDNATURAL RESOURCES: GENDER INTEGRATIONPLENARY SESSION 1CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FORACCELERATING AND SUSTAINING RICE SELFSUFFICIENCY IN EASTERN AFRICAACCELERATING AND SUSTAINING RICE SELFSUFFICIENCY IN EASTERN AFRICA: CHALLENGES ANDOPPORTUNITIESALIGNING RICE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT POLICY ANDNATIONAL AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT PLAN1230-1330TECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS (STREAMSA1-C1)1500-1630TECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS (STREAMSA2-C2)STREAM A2 - ESTABLISHING REGIONAL CENTERS OFEXCELLENCE FOR RICE R&DSTREAM B2 - MARKETING AND VALUE ADDITION: THEEXPERIENCE OF RICE PROCESSORSSTREAM C2 - JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESIN THE RICE SECTOR: OPPORTUNITIES FORENTREPRENEURSHIPS FOR YOUTHSIDE EVENT(PLATINUM SPONSOR)1630-1800Poster presentations (Early Career Researchers,Contributing Partners, Key Nat’l/Reg’l Orgs) andSponsor promotions segment
DAY 3 20 MAY VIRTUALProgram at a Glance0830-1015PLENARY SESSION 21330-1430SIMULTANEOUS SIDEEVENTSSUPPORTING POLICY AND INVESTMENT IN NATIONALAND REGIONAL RICE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT:EXPERIENCES OF JICAEAST AFRICA RICE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (EARDS)OPERATIONALIZATION OF 1230DESIGN CHALLENGEPITCH1230-1330STREAM D2 - ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY ANDRESILIENCE IN LOCAL & NATIONAL RICE SYSTEMS TOCOPE WITH CLIMATE CHANGESTREAM E2 - RICE SECTOR FINANCING & PUBLICPRIVATE PARTNERSHIPSSTREAM F2 - RICE, DIETARY CHANGES AND HOUSEHOLDFOOD & NUTRITION SECURITYTECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS (STREAMSD1-F1)STREAM D1 - INTEGRATED RICE SEED SECTORDEVELOPMENT: COUNTRY EXPERIENCESSTREAM E1 - IMPROVING ACCESS TO CREDIT & FINANCEFOR SMALL PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORSSTREAM F1 - AGRICULTURE POLICY REFORMS ANDFORESIGHT - PRODUCTION, VALUE CHAINS, & MARKETLunch break - Rice-based recipes cooking videosTECHNICAL PARALLELSESSIONS (STREAMSD2-F2)1600-1700PLENARY SESSION 3FINAL REFLECTIONS AND NEXT STEPS & CLOSING
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMEREARC 2021 Organizers and Partners
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERSPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERMAKING EARC 2021A HYBRID EXPERIENCEA combination of on and offline engagementsoffers limitless showcase opportunities for yourbrand or advocacy.Let’s help each other bridge your products, services,or initiatives with your target publics.Explore our flexible sponsorship packages.Contact:Ryan Celisr.celis@irri.org
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERSPONSORSHIP OPTIONSPLATINUM PACKAGEGOLD PACKAGESILVER PACKAGEENABLER PACKAGE10,000 USD7,000 USD2,000 USD(SPONSORS 10 STUDENTS)2 side event slots(customized) 15 complimentary eventpasses ENTITLEMENTS1 side event slot(customized) 10 complimentary eventpasses1 side event slot(customized) 5 complimentary eventpasses PLATINUMPACKAGEGOLDPACKAGESILVERPACKAGELogo placements on alle-conference materialsConference passesxxxxxxPre-event video promosxPress releasexxxSpecial feature(IRRI Rice Today)Social media companyspotlight/side event promotion(pre-post event)Dedicated side event supportxx(2 weeks pre andpost event)xx(1 week pre andpost event)x(1 week preevent)xxConference database1,000 USD Speaking slot at the YouthDesign segmentEvent Design Options:Panel discussionShowcase/demosession Networking session
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERTHE TEAM
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERTHE TEAMOrganizing and Logistics CommitteeAbdelbagi M. IsmailHannington OdameYusuke HaneishiCHAIRCO-CHAIRMEMBERIRRI REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVEFOR AFRICA, NAIROBIREGIONAL COORDINATOR,APRA, NAIROBIGENERAL COORDINATOR,CARD SECRETARIAT, NAIROBIAida IsinikaDawit AlemuTemina Lalani-ShariffMEMBERMEMBERMEMBERCOUNTRY LEAD,APRA TANZANIACOUNTRY LEAD,APRA ETHIOPIADIRECTOR,ADVOCACY AND BRAND, IRRIJohn ThompsonCEO, APRA UKMEMBER
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERTHE TEAMProgram CommitteeJohn ThompsonCEO, APRA, UKHannington OdameRosemary MuroriCO-CHAIRMEMBERCHAIRREGIONAL COORDINATOR,CABE/APRA, NAIROBIYusuke HaneishiDawit AlemuMEMBERMEMBERGENERAL COORDINATOR, CARDSECRETARIAT, NAIROBICOUNTRY LEAD,APRA ETHIOPIABREEDER, RRI REGIONALOFFICE, NAIROBIKiyoshi ShiratoriCHIEF ADVISOR, ETHIORICEMEMBER
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021PRIMERLearn more aboutEARC 2021Contact:Ryan Celisr.celis@irri.org
EAST AFRICA RICE CONFERENCE (EARC) 2021 PRIER PLATINUM PACKAGE GOLD PACKAGE SILVER PACKAGE ENABLER PACKAGE 10,000 USD 7,000 USD 2,000 USD 1,000 USD (SPONSORS 10 STUDENTS) 2 side event slots (customized) 15 complimentary event passes 1 side event slot (customized) 10 complimentary event
