On 29 November, the International Institute of Social Studies, in collaboration with NICC and FoodFIRST, will be hosting a discussion on 75 years of Dutch contributions to sustainable agriculture and food security through international cooperation.
The event will:
- Celebrate 75 years of Dutch contributions to global food securityand sustainable agriculture
- Launch a historical timeline highlighting key tipping points in Dutch policy and practice
- Debate the future role of the Netherlands in international cooperation for food security in agriculture
- Engage experts in panel discussions and story-telling sessions
Programme and speakers
15:00 - Opening by Ruard Ganzevoort, Rector ISS
15:05 - Launch Timeline of Food and Agriculture: Policy and Practice 1949-2024, Monique Calon (NICC)
15:20 - Reflections on Dutch international food and agriculture cooperation - past, present and future, Steven Collet (Deputy Director - General International Cooperation Dutch ministry of Foreign Affairs (tbc))
15:30 - Panel discussion with Wilma van Esch (IGG/MoFA), Andre de Jager (SNV), Marcel Vernooij (IDH) and Marijn Faling (ISS)
16:00 - Storytelling break-out sessions
16:45 - Closing, networking and drinks
