Activities
4th Annual Workshop: Israeli Solutions for Sustainable Development
18/7/2017
The 4th Annual Workshop focused on the contribution of Israeli solutions for sustainable development, created in implemented by the Israeli government, academia and private sector, to the global food security and sustainable agriculture, with an emphasis on smallholder farmers in developing countries.
Agenda
8:45 Gathering and Refreshments
9:00 Greetings: Prof. Danny Chamovitz, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences
9:10 Progress Report by Last Year’s Presenters
9:30 Following Up on PM Modi’s Visit : New Opportunities for Israeli Innovators
Public Sector Initiatives:
Ambassador Gil Haskel, Director, MASHAV
Dr Anju Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India
Dr. Shmuel Abramzon, Head of Research, The National Economic Council
Mrs. Naomi Krieger Carmy, Head of Societal challenges division, Israel innovation authority
Mr. Monil Khatri and Mr. Aashish Dutt, TATA Trusts
Private Sector Experiences:
Moderator: Ms. Hilly Hirt, Pears Program for Global Innovation
Selected Company Representatives
Open Discussion
11:00 Coffee Break and Networking
11:30 Leveraging Agricultural Internships in Israel to Transform Agriculture in Nepal (and elsewhere)
Mr. Jalan Kumar Sharma, CEO, Sana Kisan Bikas Bank Limited
Ambassador Gil Haskel, Director, MASHAV
Ambasador Hanan Goder, Israel’s Ambassador to South Sudan
Directors of participating centers in Israel:
Mr. Alon Melchior, Ramat Negev International Training Center
Mrs. Hanni Arnon, Arava International Center
Mr. Oren David, Agriculture Training Program, Kinneret Academic College
Mr. Shlomo Nezer, Sedot Negev Agriculture Training Center.
Mrs. Rachel Abutbul, Ashkelon college.
Ambassador Gil Haskel, Director, Tevel Betsedek
Open Discussion
Conclusion
