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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
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SUMMARY:Second High-Level Meeting Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:The Second High-Level Meeting (HLM2) of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) is hosted by the the Government of Kenya in Nairobi from November 28 to December 1\, 2016 and aims to amplify the positive impact of development co-operation over the next 15 years. Based on inclusive consultation\, the HLM2 outcome document will help to shape how existing and new development actors can partner to implement Agenda 2030 and realise the SDGs. \nThe Second High-Level Meeting will: \n\nTake stock of the implementation of development effectiveness principles and commitments\nProvide a learning space on development effectiveness\, showcasing successful examples\nIdentify innovative approaches to sustainable development that can be scaled up\nPosition the Global Partnership to effectively contribute to implementation of the SDGs and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda\n\nGPEDC\nAs a multi-stakeholder platform the the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) aims to facilitate more effective cooperation between nations\, businesses and organizations\, to contribute to reach the UN Global Goals.\nGuided by its monitoring system\, four principles are at the core of the GPEDC: (1) country ownership\, (2) focus on results\, (3) inclusive partnerships\, and (4) transparency and accountability. Another important asset of the GPEDC is its network of more than 30 Global Partnership Initiatives (GPIs) that organize concrete actions for better development cooperation worldwide. \nYouth and The Road to Nairobi\nYouth and women empowerment has been selected by Kenya as thematic priority to be further discussed in Plenary Session 4 of the HLM. on December 1\, 2016 at 10:30.\nThis session will focus on economically empowering women and youth. In preparation to the plenary session\, which will be attended by many high-level development shapers\, a Youth Forum will identify key issues. In addition\, all parties have been requested to include a youth representative in their respective delegations to the HLM. This ultimately offers young people from all over the world the opportunity to raise their voice on development issues that matter for them. \nVia several side-events\, many inspiring and innovative initiatives will be showcased\, including The Road to Nairobi 2016. Selected youth entrepreneurs will be invited to share their experiences with this project and show how they took leadership by co-creating solutions and actions to promote youth employment in their countries. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/second-high-level-meeting/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
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SUMMARY:7th International Forum on Food and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The seventh International Forum on Food and Nutrition of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition is the annual opportunity to analyse and debate global questions relating to food\, which has a strong impact on people’s lives and the health of the Planet. The plenary sessions and the workshops invite participants to reflect on urgent issues such as access to food\, the moderate use of resources\, obesity and food waste. \nThe Forum is open to the public and involves researchers and renowned personalities from around the globe\, creating aninterdisciplinary discussion with civil society\, institutions and the media. \nHundreds of the most qualified international experts and opinion makers and thousands of people have taken part in the Forum\, an opportunity to debate the state-of-the-art of nutritional\, social\, cultural and economic research. \nWith its myriad of initiatives\, the International Forum is an important event that aims to define a new agro-food model and guarantee a future where food is accessible to everyone and is sustainable for the Planet. \nThe next International Forum will be held in Bocconi University inMilan from the 30th November to the 1st December 2016. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/7th-international-forum-on-food-and-nutrition/
LOCATION:Bocconi University\, Via Roberto Sarfatti\, 25\, Milan\, 20100\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
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SUMMARY:Making PPPs work: a practical day to make your PPP more effective
DESCRIPTION:On December 1\, PPPLab is organizing “Making PPPs work” a practical day of exchange\, application and design for those working in public-private partnerships. Topics covered are to help you discover tools and insights to make your partnership more effective\, whatever your role is. \nThe day will consist of sessions covering themes like financing strategies\, smart scaling\, making your partnering process more effective and understanding the role of in-country public sectors in PPPs. A range of tools\, feedback opportunities and planning concepts will directly be applied to your individual PPP\, by offering 1:1 speed dates\, small working group sessions and direct feedback from experts and practitioners. \nInterested? Please register through (function(){var ml="na.h3mpbeofFsig%ltAr4C-Ek02Dc"\,mi="?4E1?JI3C8:?4K?JJ51=@A9?4B=0:9?DI666@1729C>?JJ?JIC8@?4K?JJ09C8:8CC8C?JJ?JIL@1
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/making-ppps-work-practical-day-make-ppp-effective/
LOCATION:New World Campus\, Spaarneplein 2\, The Hague\, 2515 VK\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161203
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:As a follow-up to the ICN2\, FAO and WHO are organizing an International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition. The idea is for countries to learn from one another about the innovative ways to improve diets and nutrition through food systems-related policies and interventions. \nAs countries increasingly recognize the importance of food systems in addressing the vicious cycle of hunger\, food insecurity and malnutrition\, FAO hosts an International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition. \nSpecial events\nDuring the Symposium some special events will take place: \n\nOn the first day\, King Letsie III of Lesotho\, will be appointed as FAO Special Ambassador for Nutrition. (Green Room\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am)\nDuring the afternoon of the second day\, Jenny Chandler\, renowned cook and FAO Ambassador for the International Year of Pulses\, Peter Menzel award-winner photographer and Faith D’Aluisio\, writer and editor\, will engage the audience in a talk on healthy eating and in a visual journey across the world’s food habits. (Sheikh Zayed Centre\, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)\n\nAll events will be webcast here. \n  \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/international-symposium-food-systems/
LOCATION:FAO Headquarters\, Sheikh Zayed Centre\,  Viale delle Terme di Caracalla\, Rome\, Italy
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