The CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) brought together the world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health in Nairobi, Kenya, for the CGIAR Science Week. This gathering was a key moment to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and establish critical partnerships that can secure investment in sustainable food systems to nourish both people and the planet.

AWARD’s Participation

Program overview:  The event presented up-to-date data and discussed Africa-specific recommendations and strategies for gender transformative solutions that can drive equitable agri-food systems. The session was anchored on the forth coming report on the ‘‘The Status of Women in African Agrifood Systems’, that will analyze evidence on women’s role in agri-food sectors in the African context.

Venue: Conference Room 6, UNON

Time: 13:00 – 14:30 EAT

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

View photos from the side event here.

2. Reception: Women in and for Science

Program overview: The session focused on empowering women in science as a fundamental requirement for addressing the complex global challenges we face.

Venue: The Aberdare, UNON

Time: 18:00 – 20:00 EAT

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

View photos from evening reception here.

Speakers

1. Dr. Nicoline de Haan, Director, CGIAR GENDER Accelerator
2. Dr. Najat Mokhtar, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
3. Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
4. Dr. Sandra Milach, Chief Scientist, CGIAR
5. Dr. Valerie Verdier, Chairwoman of the Board and CE, International Research Institute for Development (IRD)
6. Dr. Eileen Nchanji, Gender Specialist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
7. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General, International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)
8. Ms. Nana Yaa Boakyewaa Amoah, Director, Gender, Youth and Inclusiveness, AGRA
9. Ms. Elizabeth Yegon, Head, Gender Unit, Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
10. Ms. Elizabeth Nsimadala, President, Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)
11. Dr. Siboniso Moyo, Deputy Director General, ILRI
12. Dr. Maureen Miruka, Director, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, CYMMIT
13. Ms. Dorine Odongo, Senior Manager, Communications, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)