6TH MARKET INFORMATION SYMPOSIUM

DATE: 10TH- 11TH SEPTEMBER 2015

VENUE: ROYAL SUITES- kAMPALA

PROGRAM

Duration / Session, Topic / Speaker / Moderator
DAY1
10.09.2015
8:00-8:30am / Registration of participants / AgriProFocus
8:30-8:45am / Welcome remarks from AgriProFocus / Ms. Lucy Asiimwe, Country Coordinator, AgriProFocus
8:45-9:00am / Introduction of theme and background of the symposium / Enoth Mbeine, Senior Consultant / Director Quality Assurance,FIT Uganda,
Session 1: Understanding the Global Trends in Agribusiness Data / Mr. Edmond Kizito
9:00-10:45am
Session Facilitator:
Jacob Olanya / A). Sourcing for Market information in the current economic environment; role of technology in enhancing effective delivery. / Keynote Speaker: Robert Kintu, Principle Consultant, FIT Uganda
Duration: 30minutes
Open Debate with participants- private and public sector) / Duration: 1hr 30minutes
10:45-11:00am / Health Break
Session2: Addressing the Missing Information Gaps: / Mr. Edmond Kizito
11:00-1:00pm
Session Facilitator:
Jacob Olanya / a)Can agribusiness data and Market information influence the agricultural sector lending rates? / Mr. Jimmy Olanya, NIRAS Consulting
Duration: 11:05- 11:25am
b)Market information as a key role in packaging Agricultural Insurance premiums. / Mr. Paul Kavuma,Deputy Managing Director, GoldStar Insurance
Duration: 11:30- 11:50am
c)Influencing Food Stocks in the Region with Market Information. / Mr. Benjamin Aijuka,
Programs Officer Eastern Africa Grain Council
Duration: 11:55- 12:20pm
Plenary discussion / 12:25-1:00pm
1:05-2:00pm / Lunch Break
Session 3:Information Sourcing and Current Development in Agribusiness Sector / Mr. Edmond Kizito
2:05-4:00pm
Session Facilitator:
Moureen Anyipo / a)Farmer Profiling a roadmap to tailored delivery of market information. / Mr.Humphrey Mutaasa
Head of Business Operations- FIT Uganda Limited
Duration: 2:05- 2:20pm
b)Use of agribusiness directories to enhance market information sourcing and marketing / Ms. Sharon Againe Agronomic Engineer | CEO & Founder at AgaSha Group
Duration: 2:25- 2:40pm
c) Role of NGOs in redistribution of Market information, “Models available in the Market” / Ms. Ruth Nabaggala Programme Officer, Agricultural Market Development PELUM - Uganda
Duration: 2:45- 2:50pm
c)Influencing adaption of Market Information; Role of International NGO in agribusiness. / Mr. Robert Akoda Ocaya Agricultural and Rural Finance Programme
Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft fϋr
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Duration: 2:55- 3:10pm
d) Linking your business, services and skills to the market using SMS platform or directory. / Mr. Robert Kamoga Director, IT, Shoreline Services
Duration: 3:15- 3:30pm
Plenary discussion / 3:35-4:00pm
Session 4: Public Engagement with Government Ministries & Partners –Sourcing Of Info in the Public Domain / Mr. Edmond Kizito
4:05-5:00 pm
Session Facilitator:
Moureen Anyipo / Positioning the District Commercial officer in the agribusiness chains as an advisor and regulator. / Mr. Fred Ahimbisibwe, PrincipleCommercial Officer, Internal Trade department- MTIC.
Duration: 4:05-4:25PM
Role of Cooperatives dissemination of Information / Mr. Patrick Sserubula, Chief Executive Secretary, Uganda Cooperative Alliance
Duration: 4:30-4:50PM
Plenary discussion / 4:50-5:00pm
5:00-6:00 / Networking Coffee and Tea Break / All
DAY TWO 11th Sept 15
Session 5: Using available ICT tools for analysis and dissemination of market information in agriculture / Mr. Edmond Kizito
8:30-9:00 / Recap of Day one- summaries
9:00-10:45am
Session Facilitator: Grameen Foundation- Sarah Mugisha / Media Dialogue:
  • Repackaging market information for the general public (print or audio media).
  • The role of an editor, agenda setting and user influence.
/ Mr. Grace Musimami. K, - President Agricultural Journalist Association of Uganda
Mr. David Gumiziriza- Editor, Seeds of Gold
Monitor Publications Limited
Mr. Joshua Kato, -Editor, Harvest money; New Vision
Ms. Christine Katende- Features writer /Editorial
Monitor Publications Limited
10:45-11:00am / Health Break
11:15-1:00pm
Session Facilitator:
Grameen Foundation-Sarah Mugisha / Bankers Platform:
Applying market information in the agribusiness financing and banking for grassroots farmers/ traders – current banking models. / Mr. Arnold Tijdens, Head of Agri Business DFCU
Charity Busingye, FINCA
Mr. Ndhego Paul, Post Bank
Mr. Julius Matovu, Senior Program Specialist, Mobile Financial Services Grameen Foundation
1:00-2:00pm / Lunch Break
Session 6: Use of technology and Information systems in Agricultural Businesses / Mr. Edmond Kizito
2:05-4:30pm
Session Facilitator: / Famer’s testimonies on MIS Usage.
  • Get farmer’s from AgaSha platform to give testimonies
/ Open forum debate and discussion on how technology and information systems have enhanced agricultural businesses.
  • Use of whatapp platforms : AgaSha Directory

4:30-5:00pm / Closing remarks / Jeanette De Regt, Country Director, SNV
5:00-6:00pm / Networking and agribusiness cocktail

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