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SUMMARY:Expo Milano 2015
DESCRIPTION:Expo Milano 2015 is a non-commercial Universal Exposition with some very unique and innovative features. Not only is it an exhibition but also a process\, one of active participation among a large number of players around the theme of Feeding the Planet\, Energy for Life. It is sustainable\, technological\, thematic and focused on its visitors. Open from May 1 to October 31\, 2015\, the Expo will host over 130 participants. Running for 184 days\, this giant exhibition site\, covering one million square meters\, is expected to welcome over 20 million visitors.\n\n\nA journey of tastes\nVisitors will experience a unique journey that looks at the complex theme of nutrition. They will have the possibility to take a trip around the world\, sampling the food and traditions of people from all over the globe. Expo Milano 2015 will be the first Exposition in history to be remembered not only for its products but also for its contribution towards education on food and the planet’s precious resources. \nWorkshop and debate themes include:\n\nImproving food quality and security: the security of having enough food to live on\, and an assurance that the food is healthy and the water drinkable;\nEnsuring healthy and high-quality nutrition for all human beings\, doing away with the hunger\, drought\, infantile mortality\, and malnutrition that still afflict 850 million people on this planet\, and extirpating famine and pandemic disease;\nPreventing the new epidemics and diseases of our time\, including obesity\, cardiovascular disease\, and cancer\, by championing practices that have proven to be effective;\nPromoting innovation in research\, technology\, and business practices along the entire food supply chain to improve the nutritional value\, conservation\, and distribution of foods;\nProviding education in proper nutrition and encouraging more healthy lifestyles\, especially among children\, adolescents\, the disabled\, and the elderly;\nEnhancing the value of cultural and ethnic heritage as expressed in culinary traditions.\n\nVisit the website of Expo Milano 2015 for more information. \n\n\nDownload the discussion paper ‘The role of research in global food and nutrition security’ (Expo 2015 EU Scientific Steering Committee) \nRead the Press Release ‘Expo Milano 2015: European Commission launches scientific debate on how to feed the planet’ (Brussels – April 13\, 2015) \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/expo-milano-2015/
LOCATION:Expo Exhibition Site\, Milan\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Teaching the Practice of Agribusiness Management
DESCRIPTION:The AABS TPAM is a faculty development workshop which will be held in July 2015 at University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business in Cape Town\, South Africa to equip AABS Members and Non-members with the skills\, tools and approach to enable the delivery of practical\, relevant Agribusiness Management Programmes in Africa. \nTarget Audience\nSelection of faculty to attend will include any or all of the below criteria\, with each candidate assessed individually: \n\nFaculty from AABS member schools (also open to schools across Africa if space permits) that are currently teaching or interested in teaching Agribusiness Management programmes.\nFaculty from member schools that have engaged in case writing or technical notes for the Agribusiness Management Project\nProgramme Managers or Executive Education Directors of AABS member schools\n\nPre-Work\nIt is anticipated that faculty will be provided considerable pre-work by facilitators which could include pre–readings\, case writing\, or developing technical notes. \nFor further information on the workshop\, regarding fees\, programme and accomodation arrangements visit http://www.aabschools.com/events/detail/55.html \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/teaching-the-practice-of-agribusiness-management/
LOCATION:University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business\, Capetown\, South Africa
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