INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION NETWORK AND EURASIAN SOIL PARTNERSHIP

The International Conference on Eurasian Food Security and Nutrition Network and Eurasian Soil Partnership will be held on February 29 - March 2, 2016 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic and is jointly organized by the Eurasian Center for Food Security (ECFS), FAO, the World Bank, IFPRI, and GFAR.

The conference presents the opportunity to discuss and analyze current trends in food security management in the Eurasian region; generate discussion about best and most effective practices to promote and expand multi- and cross-sectoral collaboration on a country, regional and global level; and offer the floor for the Eurasian Soil Partnership Plenary meeting.

In attendance will be food policy makers and policy professionals from Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries from the ECA region. Additionally, members of globally-known international organizations such as IFAD and various CGIAR centers; members from global and regional food policy think-tanks, academia, extension services and agro-business representatives from the Eurasian region will also be participating.

The conference will be held in the Hyatt Regency Hotel Bishkek.

For more information, including Agenda and Participant List, and to complete a short survey expressing your interest in attending the conference, please visit the Eurasian Center for Food Security’s website.