Global Synergies: Enhancing Food Security and Strengthening Value Chains Amidst the Ukraine Crisis

15 May 2024

Online English
Start: 2.30 pm (CET) || End: 3.35 pm (CET)

The Dynamics of Global Value Chains, Strategies for Food Security, Assessing the Impact of the Ukraine Crisis.

In the face of escalating economic instability and the ongoing Ukraine crisis, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) alongside the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) is proud to host a timely and critical webinar: "Global Synergies: Enhancing Food Security and Strengthening Value Chains Amidst the Ukraine Crisis." This engaging forum is designed to convene leading experts, policymakers, and key industry stakeholders to explore pressing challenges and uncover viable strategies aimed at bolstering global food security and resilient agricultural value chains.

(CET Time

14.30-14.40 

Opening Remarks 

  • John Denton, ICC Secretary General 
  • Gennadiy Chyzhykov, President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

 

14.40-14.50 

General Overview on Global Food Security 

 

  • Luisa Volpe, Head of Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships at the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) 

 

14.50-15.10 

Insights from Ukraine 

 

  • Taras Vysotskyi, First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine 
  • Volodymyr Pugachov, Deputy of the Head of Agriculture Committee of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
  • Mykola Gorbachov, President of the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) 

 

15.10-15.20 

The Impact of Fertilizer Supply Chains 

 

  • Antoine Hoxha, Director General of Fertilizers Europe 

 

15.20-15.30 

A Call to Action - The ePhyto Initiative 

 

  • Christopher Smith, Project Manager for Trade Facilitation at the Alliance/GIZ 

 

15.30-15.35 

Concluding Remarks 

  • Sebastian Ferrari, ICC Network Lead for Agri-Food  

 


John Denton, ICC Secretary General 

Gennadiy Chyzhykov, President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

Christopher Smith, Project Manager for Trade Facilitation at the Alliance/GIZ 

Volodymyr Pugachov, Deputy of the Head of Agriculture Committee of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

Taras Vysotskyi, First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine 

Andrea Porro, World Farmers Organization  Secretary General (TBC 

Antoine Hoxha, Director General of Fertilizers Europe 

Mykola Gorbachov, President of the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) 

Venue:

Online – Via Zoom

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