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1- 3 OCTOBER 2015, K IGALI SERENA, RWANDA

TOWARDS CREATING ANENABLING ENVIRONMENT

FOR GRAIN TRADE IN AFRICA:TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENT, INFORMATION, POLICY AND SERVICES (T.I.I.P.S.)

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The African Grain Trade Summit

The African Grain Trade Summit (AGTS) is a biennial high-level multi-stakeholder event organised by EAGC and hosted at EAGC-mandate countries on a rotating basis. This Summit is a continentally-recognized grain industry conference that attracts stakeholders along the grain value chain from around the African continent and beyond for discussions about key grain industry issues and developing trends in grain trade on the continent.

In addition to the opportunity to listen to and interact with grain industry experts addressing a wide range of issues and trends affecting grain trade, delegates benefit from enhanced networking opportunities for concluding concrete business with a vast array of influential players in the industry attending the event.

The 6th African Grain Trade Summit, therefore, intends to bring together high-level stakeholders in the regional grain sector to discuss and agree on mechanisms that will bring about the prevalence of a business environment that enables effective and efficient public sector participation in regional grain trade, with the ultimate goal being improved livelihoods, more inclusive economic growth and socio-economic development

Since its inception in 2005 under the USAID Regional Agricultural Trade Expansion Support Program (RATES) programme, the Summit has continuously attracted a growing number of participants across a broad spectrum of the grains supply chain.

The African Grain Trade Summit Timeline

SUMMIT FACILITATOR: KENTICE TIKOLO

Day 0, 30th September 2015

14:00 – 18:00

TRADE FACILITATION AND BUSINESS TO BUSINESS LINKAGE MEETING (EAGC MEMBERS)

A forum to create business-to-business linkages among the EAGC Members based in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda.

14.00-18.00 Registration of Summit Delegates

18.00-20.00 Welcome cocktail – Venue: The Auditorium

Welcome remarks by: • Gerald MASILA EAGC Executive Director • Matt REES USAID Deputy Cordinator for Trade Africa • Hon Geraldine MUKESHIMANA Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)

DAY 1, 1st October 2015

8.00 – 9.00 Registration 9.00 – 9.30 Official Opening Ceremony Venue: The Ballroom Introduction of the 6th African Grain Trade Summit • Gerald MASILA Executive Director, Eastern Africa Grain CouncilWelcome remarks by: • Eugene RWIBASIRA, Host Country Committee Co-Chair, Chairman of Rwanda Grains and Cereals Corporation • Dr. Bernard OTIM, Chairman of Eastern Africa Grain Council • Michael HAILU, Representative of Development Partners • H.E. Ambassador Michael RYAN (Head of the European Union Delegation to Rwanda) 9.30 - 10.30 Official Opening of the 6th African Grain Trade Summit

Remarks by Hon Francois KANIMBA Ministry of Trade and Industry, Republic of Rwanda

Keynote Address by H.E. President KAGAME President, Republic of Rwanda

10.30 – 11.30 Group Photo Tea/Coffee Break Exhibitions

11.30 – 13.00Session 1

Regional Media Development Dialogue

Topic: Non-Tariff Barriers to Regional Trade in Staple Food CommoditiesSession Moderator: Kenneth Eugene ANANGWE

Although the EAC has made significant progress in implementing the Customs Union, there remains critical policy, regulatory and procedural barriers or choke points to the enabling environment for trade in staple foods. Because of these choke points, many East Africans face food deficits, even as grain traders find it difficult to trade across the region. This dialogue – picking up from the East Africa Trade & Investment Hub’s recent analysis of choke points affecting staple food trade – will look into the key issues that have constrained trade in staple foods in the EAC and propose solutions for their removal, including identifying priorities and quick wins, and identifying champions that are key to engage in their removal.

11.30-12.30: The Regional Media Dialogue12.30-13.00: Plenary Dialogue

PANELISTS • Hon. Francois KANIMBA, Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Rwanda • Dr Bernard OTIM, Chairman of EAGC • Ambassador Dr Richard SEZIBERA – Regional view Secretary General of the East African Community • Michael HAILU – International view Director of ACP/EU Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) • Dr. Yemi AKINBAMIJO – Pan African view Executive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research (FARA)

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch Exhibitions

14.00 – 15.30Session 2

Policy: An Enabler for Structured Grain Trade and Investment in AfricaChair: Scott ALLEN (EATIH)

This Session will discuss the role of agricultural trade policy in promoting or hindering grain trade in the region. The Session will also look at current policy initiatives, challenges in policy implementation and regional policy outlook for cross-border grain trade.

Opening Talk – The Role of Agricultural Trade Policy in Driving Economic Prosperity and Food Security. By Scott ALLEN (EATIH)

• Policy as a Driver for Agricultural Growth - Rwanda By Hon Tony NSANGANIRA (State Minister for Agriculture, Republic of Rwanda) • EAC Policy Harmonisation: A Step Towards Efficient Trade Linkages ror Structured Grain Trade in East Africa • Staple Foods Standards Harmonisation and Implementation • Regional Food Balance Sheet – Evidenced Policy Action • Food Safety and Nutrition (Aflatoxin) By Hon Jesca ERIYO, Deputy Secretary General, East African Community • Trade Patterns, Competitiveness and Growth Outlook in COMESA Region By Paul M. GUTHIGA (ReSAKSS-ECA) • Improving Rice Exports of Tanzania to the EAC Region By Dr Halima NOOR (TPSF) • Legal and regulatory frameworks to facilitate grains trade in the region - An opportunity for harmonization By Robert C. MATHU (CMA-Rwanda)

Wrap-up and Key Recommendations from Policy Session

15.30 – 17.00Session 3

The Role of Technology in Improving Grain Trade in AfricaChair: Emmanuel HATEGEKA (Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda)

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in agriculture. This Session looks at various technology innovations that seek to improve grain trade, ranging from storage solutions to tracking movement of food commodities along the value chain.

Opening talk – The use of technology as a driver for improved grain trade in Africa. By Emmanuel HATEGEKA • Reviving the Fortunes of Traditional Grains (Sorghum and Millets): Emerging Opportunities and Policy Options By Dr Julius GATUNE (African Centre for Economic Transformation – ACET)

Practical Examples – 5 mins pitching session

• Challenges and Opportunities for Adoption of Technology in African Agriculture: The Use of Agroz® Bags for On-Farm Storage Solution for Grains and Pulses against Insect Pests By Julius NYABICHA (A to Z Textile Mills Ltd) • Long Term Storage of Food Security Stocks, A Requirement For Price Stability By Tom de BRUIN (Grain Pro Inc) • Developing Appropriate Drying Technology to Service Smallholder Farmers Needs By Victor KAGOT (ACDI/VOCA) • Supply Chain Solutions for Tracking Purchase of Food By John WAIBOCHI (Virtual City) • Warehouse Management ICT Solution: The Case of Ghana Grain Council By Kwame BENTIL (ImageAD.net) • Regional Trading Platforms for Improved Price Discovery By Dr. Kadri ALFAH (East Africa Exchange)

Wrap-up and Key Recommendations from Technology SessionEvaluation of Day 1 Session

17.00 End of Day 1 sessions Tea/Coffee/Exhibitions

17.00-18.00 Meeting of African Grain Councils - West Africa, Eastern Africa and Southern Africa (by invitation only) 19.00 – 22.00 Networking Gala Dinner at Serena Hotel - Venue: The MarqueeDinner Theme: African Fashion & Cuisine

Remarks by Hon. Tony NSANGANIRA, Minister of State for Agriculture DAY 2, 2nd October 2015

8.30 – 10.00Session 4

Market Information Systems (MIS) – Evidence based Advisory for Trade and PolicyChair: Dr. Vincent FAUTREL (CTA)

Market Information is critical for increasing transparency in any trading regime and generally improves efficiency in commodity trade. This session discusses the development of market information systems on the continent and seeks to chart the future course of development for such systems to enable them to increase competitiveness in grain trade. This session will give feedback on the way forward on the EAC Regional Food Balance Sheet initiative.

Opening Talk – The next step in Market Information Systems (MIS) in Grain Trade – trends, opportunities, challenges and next steps By Dr. Vincent FAUTREL • The Role of the Regional Food Balance Sheet in creating an Enabling Grain Trade Environment and Providing an Evidence Based Tool for decisionmaking By Roy GITONGA (East African Community) • Regional Trade Flows and Food Security By Thomas AWUOR (FEWSNET)PANELISTS: • Anthony TIBAINGANA (Makerere University) • George MAGAI (COMESA-ACTESA) • Nouatin Charles GBETOSSESSI (West Africa Grain Network)

Wrap-up and Key Recommendations from Information Session

10.00 – 10.30 Tea/Coffee break Exhibitions

10.30 – 11.30Session 5

The Grain Talk – Walking the Talk A brainstorming session for the grain sector, where practical interventions for the sector willbe devised. There will be two breakout sessions, one focusing on research for competitivetrade, and the second focusing on structured trade,warehouse receipt systems issues including standards and certification.

Wrap-up and Key Recommendations from the Grain Talk

CHAIR – Dr. Elizabeth Maeda (USAID Tanzania)

Group 1:

Research for Improved Competitiveness in Grain Trade

Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) Disease in Eastern Africa: Present and Potential Impact on Maize Value ChainBy Dr B.M. PRASANNA (CIMMYT)

Regional Trade – Evidence based research By Prisca GITHUKA (Kilimo Trust)

Plenary discussions (delegates to bring forward recommendations forconsideration)

CHAIR – David TUHOYE (Corporate Business Advisory Co. Ltd)

Group 2:

Structured Trade and Regulatory Options for Commodity Markets

Study Report on Warehouse Receipt System: Recent experience from the EAC regionBy Stella MASSAWE (ReSAKSS-ECA)

Overview of Warehouse Certification in the RegionBy Samwel RUTTO (EAGC)

Open discussion on the harmonisation of Warehouse Receipt Systems (standardisation,certification, protocols, legislation within the EAC)”

Plenary discussions (delegates to bring forward recommendations for consideration)

11.30 – 13.00Session 6

Services: Facilitating Investment and Reducing the Cost of Doing Business in Grain TradeChair: Munir THABIT (Grain Industries Limited)

East Africa has some of the highest costs of doing business in the grain sector, which restricts its growth to tap into significant regional and continental markets for staple food commodities, and leaves it vulnerable to relatively cheaper imports from outside the continent. Furthermore, high costs of doing business in the grain sector curtail private sector investment. This Session discusses options for reducing the costs of doing business and promoting investment in the grain sector.

Opening talk – Enhancing the value of grain trade through service delivery (By Munir THABIT)

• Facilitating Investment in Agribusiness: the East Africa Trade and Investment Hub Experience By Kanini MUTOONI (EATIH) • Driving Private Sector Investment in Agriculture: The Case of USAID Private Sector Driven Agricultural Growth Project in Rwanda By Melanie BITTLE (USAID PSD-AG) • Financing the Grain Sector: The Social Security Funds Option By Aberhard MBEPERA (Tanzania Cooperatives Development Commission) • Financing The Grain Sector: Recent Developments, Challenges and Opportunities By Linus TOO ( APA Insurance Ltd)

Wrap-up and Key Recommendations from the Services Session

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch; VIP Session Exhibitions

14.00 - 15.00Session 7

Take Away Session

The Take-Away: Key Recommendations and Way Forward From the Summit By Gerald MASILA, Executive Director, Eastern Africa Grain Council

15.00 - 16.00 Closing Ceremony for the 6th African Grain Trade Summit

Closing remarks

Hon. Francois KANIMBA Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Rwanda Vote of Thanks Eugene RWIBASIRA Host Country Committee Co-Chair Dr Bernard OTIM EAGC Chairman

Day 3, 3rd October 2015

09.00 – 13.00 Field Visits

Option 1:

Option 2:

Genocide Memorial SiteSpecial Economic Zone Minimex Ltd

Genocide Memorial Site Special Economic Zone Minimex Ltd

Closing Ceremony:• Remove Hon. Geraldine MUKESHIMANA, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Republic of Rwanda from the closing remarks.

1. Special Economic Zone

What is Rwanda Special Economic Zone? The Rwanda Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a programme within the Rwanda Development Board that commenced way back in 2006. It is jointly run by the government and private investors. The government’s role is to provide basic infrastructure and administrative requirements.The Rwanda Special Economic Zone (SEZ) aims to address domestic private sector constraints such as: • availability of industrial and commercial land • availability and the cost of energy • limited transport linkages • market access • availability of skills SEZ is managed by the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZAR) as the regulating body. This Authority is tasked to regulate, coordinate, administer, ad provide strategic planning and monitoring for Special Economic Zones in Rwanda in accordance with the Zones Law and Regulations.

Location of the Rwanda Special Economic ZoneThe Rwanda Special Economic Zone is currently being developed in Gasabo District. The phase one occupied 98 Ha and phase two, 178Ha. The phase three under planning will occupy 134 Ha of land.

Mission of the Rwanda Special Economic ZoneTo promote private investment, industry and export growth as they offer quality infrastructure, streamlined business regulations and incentives to investors and businesses. Partners

SEZ is a partnership program between the government, Rwanda Development Bank (BRD), Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), insurance firm- SONARWA, Prime Holdings and MAGERWA. Current services

SEZ provides designated, serviced land for small and large scale industrial development, as well as reliable, quality infrastructure, competitive fiscal regulations and streamlined administration procedures.

Future planInclude free trade zones, technology parks and tourist parks. This will lead to a rapid growth of Industry, job creation and skills transfer, and increase in both domestic and foreign investment

2. Kigali Genocide Memorial

BackgroundIn collaboration with the Rwanda National Commission for fight against Genocide (CNLG), the Aegis raised 2$ million for the building of Kigali Genocide Memorial in 2001. The centre was officially launched on 7th April 2004 to mark the 10th commemoration of 1994 genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. The centre is a resting place for 259,000 victims and serves as a place for families to remember their loves one. It also serves as museum for both local and international visitors for learning purpose on the history, implementation and consequences of the genocide. Exhibitions services • History of the genocide • Children memorial • History of genocide around the world Activities • Materials collection • Physical preservation • Digital preservation and access • Capacity building • Library services • Education film production

Link: http://www.genocidearchiverwanda.org.rw/

3. MINIMEX

What is MINIMEX It is the largest producer of fine maize products in Rwanda. It is committed to play a central role as buyer of maize from Rwandan farmers, cooperatives and traders and as provider of healthy nutritional products to the population and institutions.

MissionMINIMEX strives for the daily healthy nutrition of the people of (East) Africa with Africa's finest maize products.

Role in the value chainHaving started its operations as a maize mill in 2006, Minimex has gained a central position in the food value chain in Rwanda as one of the larger buyers of local maize and as largest provider of quality maize flour in the country.

As buyer of maize, we aim to provide a healthy market to the farmers and cooperatives in the region.

The millThe maize mill has an annual production capacity of 43.000 metric tons. It is equipped with state-of-the art machines from Buhler (Switzerland).

Minimex clientsMinimex sells its products to: • (Global) non-governmental organizations • Local governmental institutions • Final consumers in Rwanda and neighboring countries • The brewing industry • And its rest product to farmers and animal feed businesses.

Ownership and Governance:Owners of Minimex Ltd are ProDev Group Holding, a Rwandan holding company involved in agribusiness and food processing, Banque Rwandaise de Developpement (BRD) and Military Medical Insurance (MMI). Link: http://www.minimex.co.rw/en/about-us.php

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Sponsors & Partners

The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organisation representing the grain sector in Eastern and Southern Africa. The Council has a mandate in 10 countries, namely Kenya (Regional Headquarters), Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

EAGC draws its membership from grain sector value chain actors in its Member States, which include farmers, traders and processors. Support service providers and complimentary sectors such as agro-input suppliers, financial services and animal feed manufacturers also form part of the Membership.

The Council’s Vision is to become the leading voice for the grain industry in Africa. Its Mission is to advocate for enabling environment and promote structured grain trade for optimum stakeholder benefits. The Council pursues its objectives through four (4) key strategic approaches:

• Strengthening Grain Markets through Warehouse Receipting Systems and others; • Market Information Systems (MIS- through the Regional Agricultural Trade Intelligence Network (RATIN); • Policy Research and Advocacy and; • Capacity Building and Training now under the Eastern Africa Grain Institute (EAGI).

About the Eastern Africa Grain Council

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Chief Guest, 6th African Grain Trade Summit

Guest

H.E. President Paul KAGAME,President of the Republic of Rwanda

Hon. François KANIMBA – Minister of Trade and Industry

Hon. François KANIMBA has been Minister of Trade and Industry since May 2011. He has been one of the main architects of economic reforms implemented by Rwanda in the last 15 years which allowed this Country to be one of the fast growing economies in Sub Saharan Africa. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Kanimba served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Rwanda and roles at the World Bank.

Hon. Valentine RUGWABIZA - Minister of East African CommunityHon. Valentine RUGWABIZA is currently the Minister in the Ministry of East African Community, Rwanda. Prior to this, she was the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board and a Member of Cabinet. Between 2005 and 2013, she served as Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), becoming the first female DDG in the history of the WTO and GATT. Prior to joining the WTO, she served as Rwanda's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNOG and to Switzerland. Valentine Rugwabiza is a founding member of the Rwanda Private Sector Federation, the Rwanda Women Entrepreneurs' Organization and the Rwandese Women Leaders' Caucus.

Hon. Geraldine MUKESHIMANA – Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Hon. Geraldine MUKESHIMANA is a post-doctoral scientist in plant molecular biology at the BecA-ILRI Hub, a shared agricultural research and biosciences located in Nairobi. She holds both a master’s degree and PhD in plant breeding, genetics, and biotechnology from Michigan State University, and an Agriculture engineering degree from the former National University of Rwanda.

H.E. Ambassador Michael RYAN - Head of the European Union Delegation to Rwanda

H.E. Ambassador Michael RYAN is the Head of European Union Delegation to Rwanda. He has worked in European Union external relations for the past 32 years, joining the service in 1985. He has been assigned to EU Delegations in Papua New Guinea, Jordan, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Syria, and at EU headquarters in Brussels has worked on policy and programming issues in the Middle East division. Michael Ryan was most recently head of the political section of the EU Delegation in Egypt from 2006 until 2011, when he moved to Syria as head of political section, assuming the post of Charge d'Affaires of the Delegation in December 2012.Mr Ryan is an EU civil servant, working for the European Commission formally from 1988 until December 2010 when he joined the newly created European External Action Service.

Dr. Bernard OTIM – Chairman, Eastern Africa Grain Council Dr. Bernard OTIM is the Chairman of EAGC and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Centre (U) Ltd, a renowned and respected business in Northern Uganda that supports over 10,000 small scale farmers by providing inputs and markets for produce. A veterinary doctor by profession, Dr. Otim also holds an MBA of Makerere University Business School and has a wealth of knowledge of the Uganda grain sector with over 10 years hands-on business experience. Dr. Otim has been instrumental in key EAGC programs over the past years, he brings a wealth of experience in the grain sector and there is no doubt, he will lead the country mandate to successful new heights.

Official Opening CeremonyGerald Makau MASILA – Executive Director, Eastern Africa Grain Council

Gerald Makau MASILA is the Executive Director of the Eastern Africa Grain Council – EAGC. He joined the Council on 15th March 2011.A general management, marketing and communications professional, Gerald has previously worked with various organizations in the private and public sector including British American Tobacco (1996-2004), New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited –NKCC (2004-2006), Kenya Wine Agencies Limited-KWAL(Managing Director, 2006-2009), Kenya Planters Cooperative Union – KPCU (Managing Director - 2009) and Acumen Business Consultants(2010 – 2011).

At EAGC Gerald’s role includes offering overall leadership to the EAGC Secretariat in providing members services including design of intervention programs to address grain sector challenges, fund raising, program implementation, monitoring , evaluation and reporting as well as communication and stakeholder management including members, development partners, media and government. Gerald holds a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics and a Bachelors degree in Economics both from Egerton University, Kenya.

Official Opening Ceremony

Eugene RWIBASIRA – Country Director, Eastern Africa Grain Council Rwanda

Eugene RWIBASIRA is the Country Director of EAGC in Rwanda and Chairman of the Rwanda Grains and Cereals Corporation. He holds a MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics and a BSc. Civil engineering. He is currently serving as the Executive Secretary –Rwanda Development Organisation- RDO for the last 12 years before which he had served as Deputy Governor (Sous –Prefet ) BYUMBA Prefecture now Northern province. Mr Rwibasira is also the Co-Chairperson of the Host Country Committee that spearheaded preparations for the Summit.

Marc van UYTVANCK – Team Leader, FoodTrade East and Southern Africa

Marc van UYTVANCK is the Team Leader of FoodTrade East and Southern Africa, a DFID-funded project that seeks to enhance trade in staple foods in East and Southern Africa. Marc possesses more than 30 years’ experience in international development, having led numerous high value, complex, multi-sectoral development programmes for the EU, UNOPS, and IFAD. He has worked extensively in agriculture, value chain development, social and economic infrastructure and food security across East and Southern Africa and in the South Pacific. Marc returns to East Africa having just completed his assignment as the Attaché Cooperation/Chargé d’ Affaires for the EU in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu where he developed the new indicative programmes for the European Development Fund for the period 2014-2020.

Ambassador Dr Richard SEZIBERA – Secretary General, East African Community Dr Richard SEZIBERA is the Secretary General of the East African Community, appointed into the position by the Summit of the East African Community Heads of State in April 2011. Prior to his current position, Dr Sezibera served in different capacities in the Rwandan Government, including as Minister of Health, Presidential Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region, and as Ambassador to the United States of America with concurrent accreditation to Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. He was also a Member of Parliament for five years, Chairing the Committee on Social Affairs as well as being a member of the Committee on Defense and Security. Dr Sezibera has been a Vice President of the World Health General Assembly, and Chairperson of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. He has served as a Commissioner on the UNSG's Commission on Accountability for Women and Children's Health. He is a Member of the GAVI Board, and Chairperson of the Board's Program and Policy Committee.

Michael HAILU – Director, CTA Michael HAILU is the Director of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). Mr. Hailu has over 25 years of professional experience working in Africa and Asia in communications and knowledge management in agriculture and related areas. Prior to joining CTA at the end of May 2010, Mr. Hailu was Director of Communications and a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the World Agroforestry Centre based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has also lived and worked in Indonesia as Director of Information at the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Mr. Hailu has degrees in Information Sciences and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States and Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. He has also been trained in strategic leadership at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Session 1 Panelists

Dr Yemi AKINBAMIJO – Executive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research Dr. Yemi AKINBAMIJO, a Nigerian national, is the Executive Director of FARA, a position he has held since July 2013. He has spent three decades working in Africa and Europe in the domains of international agriculture, food and nutrition security and rural development. Before moving to FARA, Dr. Akinbamijo held several senior positions at the African Union Commission, Department for Rural Economy and Agriculture where he served as the as Chief Animal Resource Officer based at the Inter‐African Bureau for Animal Resources and then as the Director of the Inter‐African Phytosanitary Council based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, before taking on the position of Head of the Agriculture and Food Security Division in 2009. As the Head of this Division, Dr. Akinbamijo was in the frontline of the implementation of the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) now operating in about 40 African Union Member States.

Dr. Akinbamijo holds a PhD in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with specialization in tropical animal production from Wageningen University Research Centre in the Netherlands. As the Executive Director of FARA, Dr. Akinbamijo is a thought leader on agricultural research for development in Africa. He sits on numerous technical committees and governance bodies concerned with advancing science and innovation in African agriculture.

Session Chair: Scott ALLEN - Director, Policy and Regulatory Reform, USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub Scott ALLEN is an economic development professional with over thirty years of experience, principally in Sub-Saharan Africa. He is currently the Director of Policy and Regulatory Reform at the USAID-funded East Africa Trade and Investment Hub. He has served in the past as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of TradeMark East Africa, Chief of Party of the USAID East Africa Global Competitiveness Hub, Chief of Party of the USAID Agricultural Marketing and Enterprise Development project in South Sudan and as an Economist with USAID.

Hon Jesca ERIYO – Deputy Secretary General, Productive and Social Sectors, East African Community

Hon. Jesca ERIYO is the Deputy Secretary General (Productive Social Sectors), effective 30 April 2012. Hon. Eriyo brings to this position a formidable record of leadership experience that spans more than a decade, having served in fields ranging from education, business management, community development to politics. Her time as a politician includes 10 years as a Member of Parliament for Adjumani District in northern Uganda (2001-2006, 2006-2011) and as a Minister of State for Environment (2006-2011). To date she is a member of the Board of Trustees - Africa Leadership Foundation (AFRICAF) and a member of the Uganda Chapter of the AMANI Forum (Great Lakes Region), to name but only two.

Paul M. GUTHIGA – Senior Policy Analyst, ReSAKSS-ECA/ILRI

Paul M. GUTHIGA is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Eastern and Central Africa (ReSAKSS-ECA) based at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). During the past five years Paul has worked on various aspects of intra-regional food staple trade in COMESA region.

Session 2 Panelists

Hon. Tony NSANGANIRA – Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Republic of Rwanda Hon. Tony NSANGANIRA was appointed the Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in 2014. Prior to his appointment, he was the Permanent Secretary in the same Ministry. He was previously Head of Agri-business at the Rwanda Development Board, and has also served as the Director of the Export Promotion Department at the former Rwanda Investment and Export Promotion Agency (RIEPA). He is an Agricultural Economist having obtained his first degree and Master's degree in the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow, Russia.

Halima NOOR-ABDI - Consultant, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation

Dr. Halima NOOR-ABDI is a Trade, Regional Integration and Trade Facilitation Expert. She possesses a PhD in International Law and has extensive experience in international development and trade. Her career has included roles at UNDP, the Government of Kenya, the World Bank and UNECA, to name but a few. Dr Noor is currently a consultant for TradeMark East Africa, the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA), Ministry of Industry and Trade, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation.

Nathan GASHAYIJA – Director General, Ministry of East African Community (Rwanda)

Nathan GASHAYIJA is a graduate in Business Studies from National University of Rwanda and Maastricht School of Management-The Netherlands. He is a regional Integration Expert, currently serving as a Director General In charge of Coordination of East African Affairs at the Ministry of EAC, Republic of Rwanda. Before this appointment, he served the Ministry in different capacities as a Director for Economic Affairs, Director for Productive and Infrastructure Sectors and Director of Policy and Programmes Coordination. He is also the current chairperson of the Stakeholders of Committee of Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency, a multilateral organization bringing together Republics of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of Congo to facilitate Trade and Infrastructure development to the users of Dar Es Salam Port.

Robert C. MATHU – Executive Director, Capital Markets Authority (Rwanda)

Robert MATHU is the Executive Director of CMA. He started his career at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) in 1990 where he worked through the initial transformation of the NSE.He was also involved in setting up of the Dar-es-Salaam Stock Exchange operations as the Technical Advisor.He also assisted in the establishment of the Uganda Securities Exchange in 1996. He worked as a stockbroker in Nairobi for three years before taking up his current assignment in Rwanda.Robert Mathu has an MBA in International Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham UK, Bachelors degree in Commerce from the University of Nairobi.

Session Chair: Emmanuel HATEGEKA – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Republic of Rwanda

Mr Emmanuel HATEGEKA is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda. He possesses 21 years’ experience in business strategy and policy making at senior levels, including the development and implementation of multi-sector long-term strategic plans and programmes. He has overseen the implementation of large development projects which have yielded impressive growth in the sectors within his oversight and has an intimate knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate long term structural change in both private sector organizations and the wider economy.

Mr Hategeka has particular expertise in strategy development, strategic orientation of organizations, project design and management, and operations. His previous experience as CEO at the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda gives him an unrivalled insight into the needs and views of the private sector, and how Government can best support businesses to flourish. Mr Hategeka also possesses extensive experience in corporate governance, sitting on the boards of international and national organizations and institutions.

Dr. Kadri ALFAH - Country Manager, East Africa Exchange

Dr. Kadri ALFAH manages daily operations at East Africa Exchange in Kigali, Rwanda. Prior to his appointment as COO, Dr. Alfah served as the Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director of the Ghana Grains Council where he oversaw the implementation of Ghana’s first warehouse receipt system, and man- aged the financing of $1.1 million of agricultural products through warehouse receipts. Prior to this Dr. Alfah worked for the Ethiopia Agricultural Commodity Exchange (ECX) as the Chief Warehouse Receipts and Central Depository Officer. He has an MBA and a PhD in Corporate Finance, both from the United Kingdom.

Session 3 Panelists

Dr Julius GATUNE, Senior Policy Advisor, African Centre for Economic Transformation

Dr Julius GATUNE is a Researcher and Policy Advisor with the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET). He researches and advices governments across Africa on issues of economic transformation. He has led a 20 agricultural value chains study across 5 African countries that aims to improve understanding how to strengthen the emergence of upgraded agricultural value chains that support the emergence of strong agro-processing sectors that can drive rural transformation. Prior to joining ACET Dr. Gatune worked at McKinsey & Co at Johannesburg South Africa office as a management consultant where he was involved in developing business strategy for a number of clients in Banking, mining, telecoms and also in public sector. He is also a research fellow at the Frederick S. Pardee centre for study Longer Range Futures at Boston University and the Frederick S Pardee Centre for International Futures at the University of Denver.Julius is a Kenyan national, passionate about Africa’s future. He has a multi-disciplinary background covering engineering, computer science, business administration and policy analysis. He has a PhD in Policy Analysis for the Pardee RAND Graduate School and Masters in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and an MBA from the University of Nairobi.

Julius NYABICHA - Marketing Manager for agricultural products, A to Z Textile Mills

Julius NYABICHA holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Agribusiness Management from Egerton and Atlantic International Universities respectively. He has 17 years of working experience 12 of them in different capacities and institutions in the agricultural sector. He is currently the marketing manager for agricultural products in A to Z Textile Mills in Arusha, Tanzania.

Tom de BRUIN - President and CEO, GrainPro Philippines Inc

Tom de BRUIN joined GrainPro, Inc. in 2002 as Vice President of Marketing & Sales. In 2007 he opened the manufacturing plant in Subic Bay where he assumed the role of President and CEO of GrainPro Philippines, a subsidiary of GrainPro, Inc. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Tom received his master’s degree in Hebrew and Aramaic languages and literature, Jewish history, and philosophy at Leyden State University, Netherlands. To pursue post-graduate studies, he relocated to Israel and continued at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He further studied psychotherapy, human resources management and international marketing.In Israel, Tom became a member of Kibbutz Haogen, where he was employed by the Kibbutz Family and Child Clinic in Tel Aviv as a psychotherapist. Later, he was recruited by Haogenplast - one of the largest plastics manufacturers in the Middle East, where he was initially employed as HR Manager and subsequently as Export/Sales Manager. His sales experience with Haogenplast involved worldwide travel and contact with organizations, governments and farm communities in need of safe storage for post harvest commodities.

Tom is a published author, with books and articles on Hebrew languages, Jewish philosophy and psychology.

Victor KAGOT - Technical Manager, ACDI VOCA and ASI

Victor KAGOT is the Technical Manager at ACDI/VOCA, where he supports all of AflaSTOP's research and programmatic agendas including fact finding, scientific research, lab work, analysis and presentation of results. He works with smallholder farmers in training them on usage of storage devices, and oversese the willingness-to-pay surveys. He also provides professional advice within defined subject areas to AflaSTOP. Victor holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Nairobi.

John WAIBOCHI – Chief Executive Officer, Virtual City Ltd

John WAIBOCHI is the Founder and CEO of Virtual City, a Mobility Solutions company based out of Nairobi, Kenya. His personal Mission and that of Virtual City is to consistently innovate mobility solutions that simplify lives. His passion lies in designing innovative technology solutions to everyday life challenges found in doing business in Africa. Through the use of mobile phones, mobile money and unique business models John and his team have been able to provide real world solutions that do indeed simplify lives and impact communities along the entire value chains primarily in Agriculture, Distribution, and Financial Services resulting in a number accolades and awards over the years.

Kwame BENTIL – CEO Image-AD

Kwame Adom BENTIL is a software entrepreneur and the CEO of Image-AD, an IT consulting firm in Ghana. Image-AD provides solutions that enable organizations to collect and send data with mobile applications over mobile networks. A strong advocate of Scrum methodology in managing and developing software has made it possible to publish numerous applications on time.Kwame develops applications and design systems for a variety of sectors, he started his career developing client server applications for private companies such as Coca Cola in Ghana, Nigeria and other companies who need to collect data and market intelligence from the field. Kwame has more than 10 years experiences in mobile phone and web applications development and a lead developer of mFarms platform for communication and management of Agric Value Chains with traceability.Kwame has developed several modules on the mFarms platform, one example of such modules is MIPAD (Market Information Platform for Agro Dealers), the system is used to collect Input Prices in over 17 African countries on a monthly basis using a mobile application and tracking of fertilizer voucher programs. His current collaboration is a system which is being used by Government of Ghana and value chain actors to manage the distribution and monitoring of 2013 fertilizer subsidy program, the system allows it users to track flow of fertilizer from the Importer to the final consumer (Farmer).

Session chair: Dr Vincent FAUTREL – CTA

Dr Vincent FAUTREL is a Senior Programme Coordinator on Agricultural Value Chain Development at the ACP/EU Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA).Trained as a Development Economist, Dr Fautrel Vincent has worked in the field of development for more than 20 years. He started his career with the French Institute for Development Research (IRD) in Guinea then with the French Development Agency (AFD) in Senegal as Economic Adviser on Fisheries policy issues and then joined in Paris as Project Manager for Agribusiness and Private Sector Development one of the leading European consultancy firms with several short term missions in Africa, Asia and Central Europe. Vincent joined CTA in 2003 and mainly worked on agricultural trade issues including the development and management of the CTA Agritrade site (http://agritrade.cta.int). Since 2012, Vincent is managing a portfolio of value chain development projects mainly in Africa.

Roy GITONGA – Trade and Agriculture Systems Development Advisor, East African Community

Roy GITONGA holds a Computer Science degree and post graduate diploma in Project Management. He has Over 10 years of experience with consistent success developing and managing software/technology solutions for commercial and government organizations. He is a Solutions-directed certified PRINCE II project manager and software engineer with a background in managing full cycle of projects, from requirements gathering to implementation. He possesses excellent working knowledge of the trade and customs environment including excellent knowledge of GIS, application development, database design and web development. He has broad-based international work experience including in Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. He is currently working for the East Africa community Secretariat in Arusha as the Trade and Agriculture Systems Development advisor where he manages the Regional Food Balance Sheet and the Trade Help Desk. He has worked on projects that have both government and private sector organisations collaborating including the East African Grain Council, World Food Programme, USAID, COMESA and many others.

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Panelists: Anthony TIBAINGANA – Head Department of Marketing and Management, Makerere University

Anthony TIBAINGANA started his career as lecturer and researcher in 2004 after completing his Bachelor of Commerce. While working as a teaching assistant at Makerere University he enrolled for Master in Business Administration which he completed in 2008 and was promoted to assistant lecturer. In 2011 barely after two years he was given managerial responsibility as Head Department of Marketing and Management a position he holds to date. Anthony is currently enrolled for his PhD in Business Administration at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa since 2013.

George MAGAI - Director Trade and Markets, Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa

George MAGAI is an agricultural economist with over 20 years’ work experience as an agribusiness and value chains facilitator. He is experienced in developing models and tools to increase efficiencies throughout market chains, from producers to end markets giving him unparalleled knowledge of their functioning. His work has seen him exploring farmer market linkages, working to offer opportunities for improving smallholder marketing and adding to existing smallholder organizations empowerment initiatives in the Southern African region, helping to build their capacities for better engagement in the multilateral trading systems. George currently holds the position of Director of Trade and Markets at the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern (ACTESA) a specialized agency of the Common Markets for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).

NOUATIN Charles GBETOSSESSI – Executive Secretary, West African Grain Network

Mr. GBETOSSESSI possesses more than 23 years of experience in national, regional and international cotton and grain industries. He was an integral part of policy and strategy formulation related to cotton reform in Benin, market system information promotion and promoting grain policy and strategy in Benin.

Group 1 Chairperson: Dr Elizabeth MAEDA – Agricultural Research Specialist, USAID Tanzania

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson MAEDA is an Agricultural Research Scientist at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tanzania. She received her PhD from University of Fayetteville, Arkansas in the U.S., and eventually earned her spot as principal agricultural research Scientist at the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives Her areas of expertise are Plant breeding, pathology, soil health, public policy and extension.After her seventeen- year career as a researcher Dr. Maeda decided it was time for a change and moved to USAID where she was offered a position as the agricultural research specialist. In addition to research she is also involved in supervision of USAID staples value chain activities under contract for both rice and maize crops. This unique position involves monitoring how well the contractor is progressing towards achieving the contract’s purpose and is responsible for providing technical liaison between the contractor and the mission.

Group 2 Chairperson: David TUHOYE – CEO, Corporate Business Advisory Co. Ltd

David TUHOYE is the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Business Advisory Co. Ltd, a Management Consulting firm specialising in industrial and agricultural production. He has previously served on the Board of the Eastern Africa Grain Council as Country Director for Tanzania from 2011-2015, and has undertaken a number of studies as well as sub sector analysis for NGOs in wheat monetization, maize without borders, National Food Balance Sheet, among others. He also possesses extensive experience in commodity trading.

Dr. B.M. PRASANNA – Director, CGIAR Research Program MAIZE & Global Maize Program, CIMMYT

Dr B.M. PRASANNA is the Director of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program and the CGIAR Research Program on MAIZE. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Prasanna leads a multi-disciplinary CIMMYT-Global Maize Program team of 45 scientists located in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Latin America and Asia. Dr Prasanna led the formulation and implementation of

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several successful public-private partnership projects on development and deployment of improved stress resilient maize germplasm in the tropics, besides applying novel tools and technologies for enhancing genetic gains and breeding efficiency. Prior to joining CIMMYT, Prasanna served as a faculty member and maize geneticist at the Division of Genetics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, under ICAR, for nearly two decades. He led the Indian team under the Asian Maize Biotechnology Network (AMBIONET) (1998-2005), and served as ICAR National Fellow (2005-2010). Dr Prasanna published more than 100 research articles in journals of repute, besides 45 book chapters, 7 edited volumes, and 7 technical manuals. He was recognized with several awards and honors for his contributions to maize research, post-graduate teaching and human resource development.

Prisca GITHUKA - Program Team Leader- Beans Enterprises and Structured Trade in East Africa Community (BEST-EAC)

Prisca GITHUKA is a specialist in Marketing, Entrepreneurship/ business development, institutional and value chain development. She currently works at Kilimo Trust as the Program Team Leader for the Beans Enterprises and Structured Trade in East Africa Community Program. She has over 20 years’ experience in the private sector spread across building partnerships, research, value chains institutions’ development, training, business and project management, sales and marketing, information & communications. She has managed many agricultural development projects on food staples working with smallholder farmers and other value chain actors. She holds an MBA from the University of Nairobi and professional marketing qualifications from the Marketing Society of Kenya and Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

Stella MASSAWE – Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst, Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS-ECA)

Stella MASSAWE is the Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst at ReSAKSS-ECA. Her work involves Strategic Analysis, Agriculture M&E, Knowledge Management and provision of technical support to the implementation of the

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Comprehensive Africa Development Programme (CAADP) to countries in Eastern and Central Africa. Before joining ReSAKSS she worked as a Geographic Information System (GIS) analyst in the Targeting Theme at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).

Samwel RUTTO – Regional Manager, Structured Trading Systems , Eastern Africa Grain Council

Samwel RUTTO is the regional Structured Trade Systems Manager. He holds a B.SC. in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics option). He has been instrumental in the establishment of WRS in Kenya and has been responsible for the rolling out of several components of structured trading system including the warehouse receipting systems, development of marketing and market infrastructure, market linkages initiatives and engagement with financial institutions to lend to the grain sector.

Session Chair: Munir THABIT – Chief Executive Officer, Grain Industries Limited

MUNIR THABIT is the CEO, Grain Industries Limited. He previously worked for Mombasa Maize Millers Ltd Group of Companies for eighteen years as Group Head of Corporate Finance, Investments, International Trade and Insurance. He holds a Diploma in Banking, Associate Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (both U.K and Kenya).

Kanini MUTOONI - Director for Investment and Technology, USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub

Kanini MUTOONI is a UK Chartered accountant and MBA holder (Cass Business School) and has worked as Director and Vice President positions at institutions such as Merrill Lynch, KPMG, Ernst and Young and Kleinwort Benson Bank over the past 15 years and in 3 continents in Wealth Management and Investment Banking.

She is currently the Director for Investment and Technology at The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub in Nairobi, a $65m flagship Presidential Initiative created to increase trade and attract investments into the East African region.

She was a Board member of Shelter Afrique, a development finance institution present in 44 countries as well as The African Enterprise Challenge Fund, a $250m Impact Fund based in Nairobi with investments in East and West Africa.

Kanini was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2014 for her contribution to business and was named as one of the most influential business women in East Africa by the Business Week magazine in 2013.

Melanie BITTLE – Chief of Party, USAID PSD-AG Project (Rwanda)

Melanie BITTLE is the Chief of Party for the USAID Private Sector Driven Agriculture Growth Project in Rwanda. She has 18 years of experience in overseas economic development, agriculture value chains and policy, PPPs, team management, business analysis / training, and advising in post-conflict / conflict zones. Ms. Bittle has served as the Enterprise Development Specialist for the USAID Food and Enterprise Development (FED) program for Liberia, a five-year, Feed the Future initiative providing leadership to the design, development, and implementation of activities to strengthen farming and agribusinesses along FED’s core value chains and working to enhance the business enabling environment for the private sector. Prior to her work in Liberia, she served as Regional Manager for Western Afghanistan with the USAID Afghanistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development (ASMED) project, as an SME Advisor and Business Manager for DAI. Prior to her work in development, she worked for over 10 years in private sector corporate finance, financial management and analysis. She has a M.A.in International Affairs, a B.B.A in Finance, and served in the Peace Corps Nicaragua as a Small Business Development volunteer. Ms Bittle is fluent in English and Spanish.

Aberhard MBEPERA – Assistant Registrar, Tanzania Cooperatives Development Commission

Aberhard MBEPERA possesses over 30 years’ experience of agribusiness and agriculture sector. In his position as Assistant Registrar of Cooperatives, he works closely with development partners, government institutions and other stakeholders in agribusiness. Mr Mbepera also has extensive experience in rural development, policy formulation, fund-raising and implementation of agribusiness endeavours.

Linus Kimutai TOO - Business Development – Agronomist, APA Insurance Limited

Linus TOO is an Agriculture Specialist, currently working with APA insurance ltd as an agronomist. His other role is to explore and develop new business opportunities & strategies in Agribusiness to enhance APA insurance Ltd's market share in the Agribusiness insurance industry.

Kentice TIKOLO – Managing Director, Impact Africa Ms. Tikolo, an internationally trained, award-winning communications professional, is currently Chairman of the Public Relations Society of Kenya. With over 15 years’ strategic communications experience, she delights in exceeding expectations for clients–whether in branding, publicity, advocacy, audience-engagement, media or social media. She is the Managing Director of Impact Africa, a strategic PR and Communications company. Ms. Tikolo’s work planning and managing an ICASA conference for thousands of participants won her a medal from the Ethiopian government. Recently, she was in charge of the team that conceptualized and executed Beyond Zero, the First Lady’s nationwide campaign ton maternal and child mortality. Her prior background includes research and management at various public and non-governmental organisations, as well as CGIAR research institutes. She has consulted for UN and World Bank funded projects, among others. She teaches strategic PR and communications at the University of Nairobi.

Summit Facilitator

Summit Technical Coordinators

The 6th African Grain Trade SummitHost Country Committee Members

Co-Chairs • Eugene RWIBASIRA– Co-chair, Host Country Committee & Chairman, Rwanda Grains & Cereals Corporation • Robert OPIRAH – Co-Chair & Director General, Ministry of Trade & Industry

Committee Members • Alain NZITATIRA – Eastern Africa Grain Council • Bahati WENSLARS – Rwanda Grains and Cereals Corporation • Jackie NANKUNDA – East Africa Exchange • Muyombano IRIVUZIMANA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation • Justin RUSADAZANGABO – Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources • Justin RUSADAZANGABO – Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources • Cassien KARANGWA – Ministry of Trade & Industry • Emmanuel KAMUGISHA – Ministry of East African Community • Ivan Rwigamba MUSERUKA – Rwanda Cooperatives Agency • Justas NIYITANGA – Rwanda Development Board • Rudakemwa SANGANO – Rwanda Broadcasting Agency

Janet Ngombalu - Regional Manager - Marketing Information Systems & Communications Janet is the Regional Manager- Marketing Information Systems & Communications in charge of EAGC Market Information Services and operations of the Regional Agricultural Trade Intelligence Network (RATIN). She holds a Masters Degree in Sociology – Entrepreneurship Development from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelors Degree in Community Development from Daystar University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the Kenya Institute of Management.

Kimwaga Mhando – Trade Policy Analyst Kim, a Tanzania National is the Trade Policy Analyst at the Council. He holds an MSc in Economics and Finance from University of Bradford (UK) and a BSc in Economics from Mzumbe University (Tanzania). He previously worked as a Consultant at INTERFINi Consultants Ltd in Tanzania.

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1- 3 OCTOBER 2015, K IGALI SERENA, RWANDA