Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, launched CGIAR Science Week on April 7 in Nairobi, Kenya, at an opening ceremony packed by global dignitaries and decision makers, science experts, funders and farming community members.
“It is an immense honor to host this event bringing together the brightest minds in agricultural science and development. Science Week presents unique opportunities in sharing knowledge to advance and develop the role that agriculture plays in solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said opening speaker Zainab Hawa, UN Nairobi Office Director General.
CGIAR Science Week, co-hosted by the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), brings together leading voices in agricultural science to explore how partnerships can be forged in more effective ways to harness and scale pioneering science and innovation that can deliver food and nutritional security and strengthened livelihoods for all.