Background
The Governments of the Republic of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia have expressed interest to develop the proposal for the second phase of APPSA. The main emphasis of the second phase is on Agricultural Transformation which should incorporate issues of technology commercialization, mechanization, value chains and market systems. It is believed that investing in science and technology through research and innovation should be supported with an enabling environment for incubating and growing the ideas, products, and technological innovations if the dream of transforming the sector is to be realized. Phase II is expected to promote the application of scientific advances as market drivers for solving important bottlenecks locking the agricultural sector.
The purpose of the regional writeshop is to assist the technical teams to develop a transformative Joint Concept Note that will translate investments in research into ideas, products and innovations that will revolutionize the sector.
The writeshop will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi from 20 to 22nd of January 2020.
Expected Outputs
The expected outputs at the end of the writeshop shall be:
A complete concept note complying to the agreed structure, content and standard.
Separate writeshop report detailing the proceedings, including recommendations
Writeshop Approach
The Writeshop aims to provide an opportunity for participants to interact with each other and with the facilitator and explore issues that can transform agriculture sector. The participants will be drawn from Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia.
Approximately 23 participants comprising CCARDESA staff, representatives from the three participating countries are expected to attend.
