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Join the complimentary webinar about engaging smallholder farmers

We wanted to invite you to join the complimentary webinar: Is improving land rights the key to smallholder development? And, if so, how can companies help? hosted by Innovation Forum.

The one-hour discussion will take place this Friday 23rd September at 9:00 AM EDT* (3:00 PM CEST*).

* EDT: Eastern Daylight Time / CEST: Central European Summer Time

Please sign up to listen to the webinar here.

You will be able to send in questions for the speakers during the session. If you cannot make it, do still register and you will be sent a recording after.

This webinar will explore the crucial question of whether land tenure is the key to smallholder development – and if so – what the role of companies should be in resolving land issues in their supply chain? 

The speakers will:

  • Discuss what land rights are, and why they are a risk and an opportunity to companies operating in agricultural supply chains;
  • Critically examine research that land rights governance creates a more ‘sustainable’ supply chain;
  • Explore case studies of government engagement on land issues and address whether business can or should seek to influence these sensitive processes; and
  • Provide advice on what practical steps companies can take to facilitate improved land rights and avoid conflicts in areas where they have a significant interest.

 

Panel:

Chris Jochnick, CEO and President, Landesa

Kavita Prakash-Mani, executive director, Grow Asia

Michael McManus, VP, corporate, government affairs and stakeholder engagement, Asia Pulp & Paper

Moderator: Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum


If you are interested in learning more about how to effectively engage smallholders, join senior professionals from, L'Oreal USA, Walmart, Sime Darby, Domtar, Olam International, Asia Pulp & Paper, S&D Coffee, Procter & Gamble, Fairtrade America, Syngenta, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S. Department of Labor, Nestlé, WWF, and many more, at the How business can engage smallholder farmers forum this coming 19th-20th October in Washington DC.

Download the brochure to see the full list of speakers and agenda here.

Register for the forum at the early bird rate (saving $150) here.

Additionally, as one of our members, Innovation Forum would like to offer you a 15% discount on the ticket price, just quote ABC15 code when registering.

For any questions please contact Charlenne Ordonez directly - charlenne.ordonez@innovation-forum.co.uk

 

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