The conference aims to discuss key issues and recommendations from the 2016 Ator regarding climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and its role in addressing climate change effects, as well as to assess the progress of CAADP indicators and the development of national agriculture investment plans. Expected outcomes include a shared understanding of CSA effectiveness, policy actions for adoption, and lessons learned from the CAADP biennial review process. Participants will engage in presentations and discussions to promote local expertise and support for CAADP implementation.

1. Conference Objectives &
Expected Outcomes
Tsitsi Makombe
Senior Program Manager
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
October 26, 2017

2. Conference Objectives
Day 1
 Discuss important issues raised &
recommendations of the 2016 ATOR
 9 chapters on climate-smart agriculture
(CSA)
• Takes stock of current knowledge of the effects
of climate change
• Reviews existing evidence on the effectiveness
of CSA practices
• Offers insights on the role CSA can play in
dealing with a changing climate
 Review progress on meeting key CAADP
indicators and the implementation process
 Presentation of chapters, panel & plenary
discussions

3. Conference Objectives
Day 2
 Assess outcomes, lessons learned, and next steps in preparing
for first CAADP Biennial Review
 Assess progress, lessons learned, and next steps in formulating
next generation national agriculture investment plans (NAIPs)
and ensuring compliance with Malabo themes and goals
 Examine strategies and best practices for mobilizing local
expertise to support CAADP planning and implementation
 Presentation of progress,
panel & plenary discussions
Participants of the Mozambique BR validation workshop
in Maputo, 28 June 2017

4. Expected Outcomes
Shared understanding of the latest evidence on:
1) Effectiveness of CSA practices and tools and how
they can support agricultural development and
food security in the face of climate change in
Africa
2) Policy actions for ensuring widespread adoption
of CSA practices and tools and the achievement
of Malabo Declaration goals

5. Expected Outcomes
Shared lessons and experiences on:
1) Preparing for first CAADP BR Process
• Critical success factors
• Required next steps
2) Appraising and formulating NAIPs
• Actions needed to ensure a successful NAIP appraisal and
design process
• Required support and next steps in extending support to
more countries
3) Mobilizing expertise to support CAADP processes
• Organizing local centers of expertise to support CAADP
analyses, review, and dialogue processes at country level

6. 2016 ATOR Chapters &
Conference Presentations
 2016 ATOR available on conference
and ReSAKSS websites:
conference.resakss.org
resakss.org
 Conference presentations will be
made available on conference
website
 Twitter—
#2017ReSAKSS

7. Thank you!