1. Conference Objectives & Expected Outcomes
Tsitsi Makombe
Senior Program Manager
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

2. Conference Objectives
Discuss important issues raised & recommendations of the 2015 ATOR,10 chapters & 3 case studies on nutrition
Review progress on meeting key CAADP indicators and the implementation process
Presentation of chapters, panel & plenary discussions
Examines current status of nutrition in Africa, Importance of dietary quality & diversity; Role of agriculture sector in ensuring more nutritious foods; Promoting better data for evidence-based nutrition planning

3. Conference Objectives
Assess outcomes & lessons learned in strengthening mutual accountability processes
Role of agriculture Joint Sector Reviews (JSRs) in supporting CAADP mutual accountability
Evaluate progress and challenges in establishing JSRs
Review efforts being made in preparing for first CAADP Biennial Review
Plenary & parallel sessions

4. Conference Objectives
Review need to create adequate capacities to meet data & knowledge needs of CAADP at country level
Evaluate progress in setting up analytical networks of the country strategic analysis and knowledge support systems (SAKSS), Senegal’s experience
Review progress on the work to appraise current & develop 2nd generation national agriculture and food security investment plans (NAIPs)
Plenary & parallel sessions

5. Expected Outcomes Shared understanding of the latest evidence on:
Nutrition status of Africa, how challenges can be addressed & opportunities can be leveraged for better nutrition outcomes
Actions needed to further advance CAADP agenda & ensure achievement of its goals & objectives

6. Expected Outcomes Shared lessons and experiences on:
Efforts to strengthen JSRs
critical success factors,
necessary steps in moving to comprehensive, regular, & inclusive JSRs,
Requirements for biennial review planning
Mobilizing capacity for country SAKSS analytical networks & preparing 2nd generation NAIPS
organizing local centers of expertise to support analyses, review, and dialogue processes
actions needed to ensure effectiveness & success of the NAIP appraisal & design process

7. 2015 ATOR & Conference Presentations
2015 ATOR available on conference & ReSAKSS websites
conference.resakss.org
Conference presentations will be made available on conference website
Twitter—#2016ReSAKSS

8. Thank you!