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The Conference will focus on the critical role science and technology can play in raising sustainable agricultural productivity in developing countries.

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Ministerial Conference on Harnessing Science and Technology to Increase Agricultural Productivity in Africa:  West African Perspectives
 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
June 21 – 23, 2004  

Speeches and Presentations

Monday, June 21

Opening Ceremony

Regional Roundtable: Perspectives on Harnessing Science and Technology to Improve Agricultural Productivity in West Africa

Conference Luncheon: Presentation on "Science and Technology Needs of West African Countries with a Focus on Water Management "

Workshop I: Enhancing Water Conservation, Water Use Efficiency and Water Management Technologies in West Africa

  • More Crop Per Drop? Alternatives in African Smallholder Irrigation by Marc Andreini |  Text Abstract

  • Successful Policies for Land Management to Protect Water Resources by Issoufu Keita (Presentation in French only) Power Point  |  Text Abstract

  • The New Sahel: Transforming Sahelian Agriculture through the Intensification of Rain-Fed and Irrigated Systems by Dov Pasternak |  Power Point |  Text Abstract

  • Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI): From Concept to Implementation by Ambassador Cynthia Shepard Perry | Power Point  |  Text Abstract

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    Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the USDA and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation

    Tuesday, June 22

    Workshop II: Harnessing Crop Biotechnology to Improve Productivity, Combat Plant Disease and Enhance Drought Tolerance

    Networking Luncheon and Poster Exhibits

    • Paco Sereme, Agricultural Research Networks | Text Abstract (available in French only) |  Text of Speech (available in French only)

    Workshop III: Policies, Regulatory Frameworks and Institutional Capacity Building to Increase Agricultural Productivity, Technology Transfer and Economic Growth

  • The Role of Policy and Investment in Promoting Agricultural Productivity, Technology Transfer and Economic Growth by Mark Rosegrant |  PowerPoint  |  Text Abstract

  • The Role of Biosafety in the Use of Agricultural Biotechnology by Patricia Traynor |  Text Abstract

  • Legislation, Institutions, and Regulations Regarding Biosecurity in Burkina Faso by Laurant Sedogo

  • Public-Private Partnerships to Develop Agricultural Products for Africa by Mpoko Bokanga |  Text Abstract |

    • Wednesday, June 23

    Workshop IV: Partnerships to Enhance the Production, Processing and Marketing of Staple-Food and High-Value Crops in Africa

  • Agricultural Market Information Systems by Susan Offutt |  PowerPoint  | 

  • CLAYUCA: A Public-Private Partnership Approach to Add Value to the Cassava Crop by Bernardo Ospina Patino |  PowerPoint  |  Text Abstract

  • A Partnership to Combat HIV/AIDS through Improved Nutrition by Stacey Zawel |  PowerPoint  |  Text Abstract

  • Financial Aspects of Public-Private Partnerships by Joyce Cacho |  Text Abstract

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    Closing Plenary

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