The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative, under its fourth programme phase (2023 – 2026), invites its members to the regional network meeting to connect, network, and share ideas and experiences. The aim is to strengthen the network and provide opportunities for new connections and collaborations at the regional scale, thus facilitating members’ joining forces towards sustainable, rights-based, and inclusive food systems.
The first regional network meeting of this new phase was held in Nairobi in November 2023. This year, SIANI aims to convene its partners and members engaged in Asia for a comprehensive day-long workshop. The meeting will centre around the theme “Food, Markets, and Urbanization – Bridging Urban and Rural Food Systems.” Participants will be able to acquire new insights, engage in discussions, and contribute to shaping SIANI’s upcoming initiatives in this area.
Objectives
The objectives of the meeting are
- to strengthen the SIANI network in Asia by bringing together new and old members and partners,
- to create opportunities for new connections and collaborations,
- knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences and ideas,
- to present the SIANI expert group working in South and Southeast Asia, and
- to provide space for SIANI members to give their input on the future work of SIANI
Participants
Working with a multi-stakeholder approach, SIANI aims to have a broad representation of actors from academia, the public and private sector, civil society, and international organisations. The SIANI network in the area consists of organisations engaged in previous and current SIANI expert groups, Swedish organisations present in the area and their local and regional partners, SEI colleagues and partners, and other SIANI members. SIANI also warmly welcomes actors not previously connected to SIANI.
Agenda, and more information to follow.
SIANI does not cover any travel, accommodation, meal, or visa expenses related to attending the SIANI regional meeting.