From shelf to field: turning science into food systems change

Drawing on a decade of AgriFoSe2030 work translating science into impact, experts from agriculture, academia, and the private and public sectors will share insights on:

• How AgriFoSe2030 takes science from shelf to field
• The role of universities and science translation in advancing Africa’s future
• Ugandan dairy sector: locally grounded research and public-private partnerships drive real change

With geopolitical uncertainty and multiple global crises affecting food security, it is now more important than ever to make sure decisions within food systems are evidence-based and that the research and innovation produced at universities reach farmers on the ground.

The AgriFoSe2030 programme has been translating science into policy and practice to boost food security in low-income contexts for almost 10 years. Our science translation methodology has been tried and tested through 17 projects in 12 countries, leading to great success stories and lessons for the future.

In this webinar, we take a closer look at Uganda, where increasing women’s participation in dairy production has led to increased incomes, food security, and changed cultural attitudes showcasing the AgriFoSe2030 methodology in action.

Read the impact report here

Agenda:

11:00 – 11:30
The importance of Universities and evidence-based decision-making in building Africa’s future

• Dr Elisabeth Rajala, AgriFoSe2030 Programme Director, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy governor of Bank of Uganda
• Prof Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, Vice Chancelor of Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda
• Prof David Okello Owiny, Deputy Vice Chancelor Academic Affairs, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda

11:30 – 11:50 Applying research to transform communities: Ugandan dairy sector

• Dr Judith Nagasha, Department of Development Studies, Kyambogo University
• Dr Simon Peter Musinguzi, Senior Lecturer, Kyambogo University

11:50 – 12:15 Panel discussion: the future of science translation

• Prof. Majaliwa Mwanjalolo, Manager of Research, Innovation and Development at the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
• Elisabeth Rajala, Programme Director AgriFoSe2030
• Robert Musundire, Hub leader Zimbabwe AgriFoSe2030
• Fourth panelist, TBA

12:15 – 12:25 Q&A

12:25 – 12:30 Closing remarks

• Anna-Karin Norling, Senior Research Advisor, Sida

Welcome!