1. The document summarizes an agenda for a panel discussion on solar irrigation in the MENA region. 2. The panelists will discuss existing business models and how data can improve delivery of solar irrigation technology, opportunities for women and youth in rural areas, and the policies needed to develop solar irrigation sustainably. 3. Solar irrigation relates to the water-energy-food nexus, but the trade-offs between the technology and its impacts on these resources and livelihoods requires further understanding.

1. Solar irrigation in the MENA region
An IWMI-WLE facilitated panel
Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture
21st March 2017
Abu Dhabi - UAE

2. sustainable solutions for people and societies
Agenda
1. IWMI, overview and moderation (3 minutes)
2. Mohamed Fayez, Karmsolar, Cairo, Egypt (4 minutes):
• What are the existing business models to make this technology more affordable?
How can data and knowledge improve your delivery and services?
3. . Lisa Bossenbroek, Ecole de Gouvernance et d'Economie, Rabat,
Morocco (4 minutes):
• Does solar power irrigation offer new opportunities to women in youth in rural
areas? What additional incentives are required to enable solar irrigation to
support inclusive agricultural systems for marginalized communities?
4 Rana Elguindi, RCREEE, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency, Cairo, Egypt (4 minutes):
• What is the enabling institutional and policy environment necessary to develop
solar irrigation sustainably?
5. Debate and discussion with audience (15 min)

3. sustainable solutions for people and societies
Solar irrigation within the Water-Energy-Food nexus

4. sustainable solutions for people and societies
Food
Energy
Risk: the exhaustion of a common resource?
Groundwater
resources ?
Livelihoods
The trade-offs between this technology and
the water-energy-food nexus are not fully
understood
+ impact/benefits for livelihoods of
marginalized communities?
Production
Time
(for whom?)