Save the Date: Exploring Cooperation in Sustainable Agriculture and Value Addition in BIMSTEC Region, Oct. 28th
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EmailThe event will be hosted by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and IFPRI. Registration details coming soon.
Tentative Agenda
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11.00-11.30 hrs |
Inaugural Session |
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Welcome Remarks: Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, RIS Chair: Dr. Shahidur Rashid, Director for South Asia, IFPRI, New Delhi Opening Remarks: Dr. Suresh Babu, Senior Research Fellow & Head of Capacity Strengthening, IFPRI Inaugural Address: Dr. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, India
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11.30-12.30 hrs |
Technical Session I: Promoting Trade in Agriculture in BIMSTEC |
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Chair: Mr. Han Ulaç Demirag, Country Director, IFAD Panelists: · Prof. Mustfizur Rehman, Distinguished Fellow, CPD, Bangladesh · Dr. Orachos Napasintuwong, Kasetsart University, Thailand · Prof. S.K. Mohanty, Professor, RIS |
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14.00-15.00 hrs |
Technical Session-II: Prospects of Food Processing and Regional Value China in BIMSTEC |
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Chair: Mr. Rajeev Kher, Distinguished Fellow, RIS Panelists: ·Dr. Borworn Tanrattanaphong, Lincoln University, New Zealand · Dr. S.K. Saxena, Former Director, Export Inspection Council of India · Prof. D.A.M De Silva, Professor, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka |
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15.00-16.00 hrs |
Technical Session III: Food Security and Safety Issues in Agriculture |
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Chair: Dr. Suresh Pal, Director, NIAP, New Delhi Panelists: · Dr. Shahidur Rashid, Director for South Asia, IFPRI, New Delhi · Dr. Dil Khatri, Executive Director, SiAS, Nepal · Mr. Siraj Hussain, Senior Visiting Fellow, ICRIER, New Delhi |
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16.00-16.30 hrs |
Break |
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14.30-17.00 hrs |
Closing Session |
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Chair: Dr. Suresh Babu, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI,New York Presentation of Key Recommendations: Dr. Priyadarshi Dash, Associate Professor, RIS Valedictory Address: Mr. Tenzin Lekphell, Secretary General, BIMSTEC Secretariat Vote of Thanks: |
