This document provides a recap of Day 1 and the program for Day 2 of the 2023 ReSAKSS conference. Day 1 included side events on climate change and data analytics in African food systems. There were presentations on the conference objectives, an overview of the 2023 ATOR report, and a panel discussion on the CAADP experience. Day 2's program includes presentations and discussions on tracking progress under Malabo, approaches to accelerating food systems transformation, and emerging themes. The 2023 ATOR report and conference materials will be made available online after the event.

1. Director, External Relations, AKADEMIYA2063
Day 1 Recap and Day 2 Program
Objectives
Ms. Tsitsi Makombe
November 28

2. Conference Objectives
1. Discuss research evidence and recommendations
presented in the 2023 ATOR on the performance of Africa’s
food systems under the CAADP/Malabo agenda
2. Examine opportunities for accelerating a sustainable
transformation of Africa’s food systems in relation to key
thematic areas
3. Assess progress in promoting mutual accountability
through the CAADP Biennial Review (BR) process
4. Review progress in the implementing CAADP national and
regional agriculture investment plans
5. Evaluate the status of CAADP implementation and progress
toward achieving key goals and targets

3. Recap of Day 1: Monday, November 27
1. Side Events
o Climate Change Initiatives in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for
Implementation
o Harnessing Artificial Intelligence, Remote Sensing, and Data Analytics for
African Food Systems Transformation
2. Official Opening of the 2023 ReSAKSS Conference
o Dr. Ousmane Badiane, Executive Chairperson, AKADEMIYA2063
o Ms. Mia Beers, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Resilience,
Environment, and Food Security, USAID
o Dr. Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations (FAO)
o H.E. Ambassador Josefa L. C. Sacko, Commissioner, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable
Environment, African Union Commission (AUC)
o Hon. Mr. Eric Rwigamba, Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and
Animal Resources, Rwanda

4. Recap of Day 1: Monday, November 27…cont
3. Keynote Presentation: “African Food Systems Transformation
and the Post-Malabo Agenda: Megatrends and Knowledge
Requirements to Inform Action”
o Dr. Ousmane Badiane, Executive Chairperson, AKADEMIYA2063
4. Overview of the 2023 ATOR
o Ms. Julie Collins, Senior Associate Scientist, AKADEMIYA2063, Co-
editor of the 2023 ATOR
5. High-level Panel Discussion: Reflections on the CAADP
Experience
6. Plenary Discussion
7. Concluding Remarks

5. Program for Day 2– Tuesday, November 28
1. Plenary Session II– Taking Stock, Tracking and Measuring Progress
Under Malabo
o Presentations of two 2023 ATOR Chapters (10 mins each)
o Plenary Discussion (20 mins)
o Panel Discussion (40 mins)
o Plenary Discussion (30 mins)
Coffee Break (20 mins)
2. Plenary Session III–Analyzing Food Systems and Accelerating
Transformation: Approaches, Tools, and Methodologies
o Presentations of three 2023 ATOR Chapters (10 mins each)
o Plenary Discussion (30 mins)
o Panel Discussion (40 mins)
o Plenary Discussion (30 mins)
Lunch Break (1 hour)

6. Program for Day 2– Tuesday, November 28…cont
3. Plenary Session IV–Consolidating Knowledge in Emerging Themes
o Presentations of four 2023 ATOR Chapters (10 mins each)
o Plenary Discussion (30 mins)
o Panel Discussion (40 mins)
o Plenary Discussion (30 mins)
Concluding Remarks (10 mins)

7. 2023 ATOR, Presentations & Social Media
• 2023 ATOR will soon be available online: full report and
individual chapters:
https://www.resakss.org/
https://conference.resakss.org/
• Conference presentations will be made available on the
AKADEMIYA2063’s SlideShare website soon after
conference
• https://www.slideshare.net/AKADEMIYA
• Conference recording will be made available on
AKADEMIYA2063’s YouTube channel
• Share conference deliberations and your views on social
media #2023ATOR #2023ReSAKSS

8. Thank You!
Murakoze!