THEME:
ECOLOGICAL AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE STRATEGIES FOR VIABLE CONTINENTAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF AFRICAN UNION'S AGENDA 2063
The African Organic Conference (AOC) is an initiative of the African Organic Network (AfrONet). It is convened every three years as a stakeholders platform, for sharing knowledge, experiences and views on various issues of concern in organic and ecological agriculture. The first AOC was held in Uganda, Kampala from 5th - 9th May, 2009, the second in Lusaka, Zambia from 2nd - 4th May 2012 and third at Lagos, Nigeria, in October 5 - 8, 2015. The 4th African Organic Conference (4thAOC) will take place in Yaounde~, Cameroon, from November 5 - 8, 2018
The conference aims to:
- Show case the potential of organic agriculture in transformation of national and continental economy through income growth, climate change adaption, food sovereignty and trade.
- Facilitate the sharing of knowledge, information, expoeriences and skills among all stakeholders in the organic sector.
- Explore partnerships and cooperation opportunities for the implementation of th African Ecological Organic Agriculture Action POlan, which aims at mainstreaming Ecological Organic Agriculture into national and continental agricultural production systems in Africa by 2025.
- Encourage the uptake of organic alternatives through south-south collaboration, especially, in the sharing of experiences.
- Strengthen the sub-regional bodies of Afronet (West, center, Eastern, Southern).
- Exchange on gthe potential contribution of EOA to the realization of the objectives of the African Union's Agenda 2063.
The conference will provide a valuable platform for: Exchanging and sharing experiences of organic agricultural research pursuits, training and extension applications.
- Sharing of knowledge and experiences between African organic farmers and their national and sub- regional representations.
- Presentation of scientific evedence on capability of organic agriculture in contribution to transformation of national and continental economy, systems resilience, mitigation of climate change, among others.
- Exchange of information by regional (Regional Economic Communities) and national policy makers on the implementation of there solution of the African Heads of States and Government to support organic farming in African.
- Appraisal of impact of supports by different bodies in support of development of organic agriculture in Africa.
- Exhibition of organic produce and products (Afro Organic Fair) to stimulate regional and interrnational trade.
- Sensitization of policy makers and mnedia organizations on the potential of ecological organic agriculture to effectively contribute to sustainable development in Africa
The conference targets farmers, consumers, researchers, trainers, academics, extension practitioners, policy makers, donors, media organizations, private sector actors and financiers in the agriculture value chains promoters of organic agriculture. Others are; students and groups of young people interested in organic and ecological agriculture.
It is organized in the context of mainstreaming organic agriculture based on the resolution of the African Heads of States and Government to support organic farming in Africa. It is estimated that more 350 delegates from at least 35 countries will attend the conference.
Tentative overall program:
Day 1: Press conference, exhibition, pre-meetings and opening ceremony,
Day 2: Presentations, exhibition, side events and field visit,
Day 3: Presentations, exhibition, and official closing,
Day 4: Continental? regional meetings
Exhibitions Fees:
. International: 500,000 FCFA/USD 1,000
.National: 300,000
Deadlines: Conference Announcement:
. Paper submission (full paper, not more tyhan 6 pages in A4, 1.5 spacing, Times new Romans 12 front size) up to March 31, 2018.
- Decision- Final decision on submited papers: May 15, 2018
AfrONet has unveiled a LINK for registering for the 4 th African Organic Conference available in its website or can be accessed via:
http://aoc.afronet.bio/tc-events/4th-aoc-cameroon-2018/ or http://afronet.bio/
Please, use the LINK to register, make payment, book for exhibition booths, accustom with the venue, program and get to know the speakers, participants and other side events that will happen parallel with the conference.
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CALL FOR PARTNERS/ COLLABORATORS:
The Conference Organizers call upon organic agriculture based or related organizations within or outside africa to support the conference as partners or collaborators. Contributions inform of financial sponsorships, logistics, etc will be greatly appreciated.
Organizers Contacts
Concertation Nationale des Organisations Paysannes du Cameroun
National Consultation Forum of Farmers
Organisations of Cameroon (CNOP - CAM)
Rue Martin Tabi Essomba 152
Face Dispensaire Mvog Ada - Yaounde
e-MAIL: 4thaoc@gmail.com
cnopcameroun@yahoo.fr
josephine188fr@yahoo.fr
hervebouagny@yahoo.de
Tel: +237 675185536; +237 699246028;
+237 62046262 : + 237 699834684
African Organic Network (AfroNet)
Headquarters: Uhuru rOAD, MAFAO HOUSE, 15th Floor, Ilala
BOMA, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
PHONE: +255732975799
MOBILE:+255758908303
EMAIL: info@afronet.bio
WEBSITE:www.afronet.bio
