FANRPAN 2018 High-level Food and Nutrion Security Policy Dialogue

20-22 November 2018. Maputo, Mozambique. FANRPAN High-Level Dialogue. Transforming Africa’s Agriculture.

FANRPAN hosted a Regional Policy Dialogue in partnership with @G_MachelTrust @MINDSAfrica @ccardesaa under the theme: hashtag#TransformAgriculture

This event created a platform for experts to reflect on approaches that can be employed to boost agricultural productivity on the continent.

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