Roundtable - Connecting interests: Linking local needs with Dutch Goals

* Update: Programme *

13:30 - Registration/walk-in

14:00 - Start programme

• Opening and introduction by:
  • Wilma van Esch, Head of the cluster Food and Nutrition Security at Department of Inclusive Green Growth (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
  • Maya Muller, Communications Manager, Europe, Africa, Latin America at East-West Seed
  • Ivo Demmers, Managing Director Netherlands Food Partnership
• Two rounds: World Café Country Tables
• Plenary reflection and discussion with a.o:
  • Wampie Libon, Director Inclusive Green Growth, Ambassador Sustainable Development at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Closing and start of networking drinks

The plenary session will be moderated by Netherlands Food Partnership's very own Babette Bodlaender.

- Registration is closed. For questions about availability at the event, please email fwouters@nlfoodpartnership.com -

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Following our online session on April 16th (find the report here), this session aims to explore how Dutch policy on food and nutrition security in low- and middle income countries can strategically align with Dutch interests in trade and security & stability. We invite you to bring your insights and practical experiences to the table. The starting point will be to look at interventions and needs in Food and Nutrition Security in the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Mali and Tunisia. This selection is based on the interests and preferences indicated by participants at registration and of both ministries. The event will be in English, in a World Café format with thematic discussions at country-specific tables. The session will be followed by networking drinks.

Goals of the session:

• Priority recommendations for the Dutch Multi-Annual Country Strategies 2026–2029 and overall food security policy

• Trade-offs and opportunities within these nexuses

• Effective interventions and good 'Diamond' practices

• Opportunities for long-term collaboration and policy coherence