Presentation of the 2023 Global Food Policy Report and the launch of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration
This event is being co-hosted by the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Hayel Saeed Anam Group (HSA).
May 24, 2023 / 8:30 – 11:10 AM
Rotana Hotel, Amman, Jordan
Background
In 2022, the world faced multiple crises. Disruptions to food systems continued due to the protracted pandemic, natural disasters, civil unrest, political instability, and the impacts of climate change. The situation was exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, which created a global food and fertilizer crisis.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which is among the most vulnerable to climate change and water scarcity, was heavily affected.
In light of these challenges, there is a clear need for evidence to better respond to and prepare for crises. The 2023 Global Food Policy Report “Rethinking Food Crisis Responses” (GFPR) by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) offers critical evidence to support effective policies and programming to enhance food, land, and water system resilience in fragile and conflict-affected countries, as well as those facing migration-related challenges. The report focuses on crisis prediction and preparation, building resilience, and crisis response that is supportive and inclusive of women, forced migrants, and other vulnerable groups.
The new CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) takes up this research agenda with a focus on climate resilience, gender equity, and social inclusion. The Initiative forms part of CGIAR's new research portfolio aimed at transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.
This event featured an overview of the 2023 Global Food Policy Report with the focus on the MENA region and the launch of the FCM Initiative. Following the presentations, a distinguished panel of experts discussed how best to align crisis response with resilience building for greater impact, specifically focusing on how to effectively prepare for and respond to compounded crises in MENA region, which continue to affect vulnerable communities.
Livestreaming:
AGENDA
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Channing Arndt
Senior Director, Transformation Strategies, IFPRI, CGIAR
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 2023 GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT AND THE MENA REGION
9:10 AM –09:20 AM
Johan Swinnen (Video)
IFPRI Director General and Managing Director of the CGIAR Systems Transformation Group
2023 GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT: “RETHINKING FOOD CRISIS RESPONSES”
09:20 AM – 09:45 AM
Report Overview: Key Findings and Recommendations
Katrina Kosec
Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI; Lead, CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration
Addressing Food Crises in the MENA Region.
Kibrom Abay
Egypt Country Program Leader, IFPRI
CGIAR INITIATIVE ON FRAGILITY, CONFLICT, AND MIGRATION
09:45 AM - 10:10 AM
Fragility, Conflict, and Migration: a New CGIAR Initiative for a Fragile World
Sandra Ruckstuhl
Senior Researcher, IWMI and co-lead, Fragility, Conflict and Migration Initiative
Sikandra Kurdi
Research Fellow, IFPRI
PANEL DISCUSSION
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Moderator: Olivier Ecker, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
Marwa Baabad
Director, Yemen Policy Center
Fadel Elzubi
Former FAO Ambassador to Iraq
Francesca Reinhardt
Regional Cash and Markets Specialist, International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC Regional MENA Office
Samar Taha
Disaster Risk Reduction Activity Manager, World Food Program WFP, Jordan
10:40 AM -11:00 AM
CLOSING REMARKS
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Kibrom Abay
Egypt Country Program Leader, IFPRI
Rabih Kamleh
Chief R&D Officer, Hayel Saeed Anam Group (HSA)
Katrina Kosec
Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI; Lead, CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
