WISHH Conference — Mozambique
Achieving Sustainable Solutions
USA Protein Products & Local Agricultural Development
January 28-29, 2010
Hotel Avenida
Maputo, Mozambique
This conference will explore the benefits of USA protein products on local agricultural development; highlighting the nutrition and economic opportunities of utilizing USA protein products and ingredients to meet the immediate protein demands of local populations while building the market demand for locally grown agricultural products. Industry leaders, key decision makers, academia, and those involved in the value chain of high quality proteins will provide information on agribusiness approaches and sustainable responses.
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| Thursday, January 28. 2010 | |
| Master of Ceremony: | Eng. Ana Paula Cardoso, Moz Codex Alimentarius Committee Focal Point & Department of Environmental Health Head, Ministry of Health |
| 8:15 am | Welcome coffee/tea and Networking |
| 8:45 am | Introduction and opening remarks – Dr. Mouzinho Saíde, National Director of Public Health, Ministry of Health. TBC Dr. Salimo Abdula, Executive Director of CTA (Confederation of Trade Associations of Mozambique) (TBC) Kari Rojas, Senior Agricultural Attaché, US Department of Agriculture (confirmed) |
| 9:15 am | Why Protein? Requirements and Desires for Nutritious Solutions throughout the Lifecycle. Professor Wilna Odewage-Theron, Professor of Nutrition and Director, Institute of Sustainable Livelihoods, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa |
| 9:30 am | Investing in Adequate Nutrition: Critical for National Development - Issues, Challenges and Opportunities. Mr. Larry Umunna, Managing Director, LHD Africa Development |
| 9:45 am | Value Chain Development for Sustainable Solutions – Local Agriculture & Aquaculture Development and USA Protein Imports Working in Harmony towards a Common Goal Prof. Firmino Mucavele, Agri-Business Professor, University of Eduardo Mondlane (former Executive Director of NEPAD) |
| 10:05 am | US Protein Panel & Wellness Products: Hear about USA origin proteins and how they meet the consumer and market demands for wellness products. Discussions will include nutritional benefits, functional properties, and economic advantages; where/how these products are used around the globe and how they can be accessed. 10:05-10:15 Joe Jacobson, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, ASMI 10:15-10:25 Paul Green, North American Millers Association, NAMA 10:25-10:35 Charles Wachsmuth, US Dry Bean Council 10:35-10:45 Johanna Stobbs, USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council 10:45-10:55 Anita Florido, World Initiative for Soy in Human Health |
| 11:00 am | Coffee/tea and network: Enjoy sampling various protein products |
| 11:30 am | Protein Applications in Various Feeding Platforms 11:30-11:45 Early Childhood Nutrition, Complimentary Foods Avone Pedro, Department of Nutrition Head, Ministry of Health 11:45-12:00 Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods-RUTFs Joint Aid Management, JAM 12:00-12:15 School Feeding Dr. Eurico Banze, Director of Special Programs, Ministry of Education and Culture 12:15-12:30 Commercial Processed Food Products Eng. Odete Tsamba, Institute for Promotion of Small and Medium Scale Industries Director, Ministry of Industry and Trade |
| 12:30 pm | Product Innovation and Marketing of Protein Products Louis Pelembe, Professor, University of Eduardo Mondlane & WISHH Program Officer |
| 12:45 pm | Q&A: All Presenters |
| 1:00 pm | Wrap up & Lunch: Pick a table and continue the discussions around Imports and Local Agricultural Development. Each commodity group will host a table. |
Friday, January 29, 2010 |
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| 8:15 am | Welcome coffee/tea and Networking |
| 8:30 am | Introduction and opening remarks – Paul Green – International Trade Consultant, NAMA |
| 8:45 am | How to do Business in Mozambique? CTA (Confederation of Trade Associations) of Mozambique |
| 9:05 am | Standards and Quality Assurance Procedures in Mozambique Dr. Eduarda Mungoi – Head of Department of Standards at INNOQ (National Institute of Normalization and Quality) |
| 9:25 am | Import Procedures in Mozambique Gama Afonso – CTA (Confederation of Trade Associations of Mozambique) TBC |
| 9:45 am | Import, Export and Quality Assurance Procedures in Fisheries Ana Timana – Deputy Director of INIP (National Institute of Fisheries Inspection) |
| 10:15 am | Coffee/tea and network: Enjoy sampling various protein products |
| 10:30 am | Procedures for setting a business in Mozambique |
| 11:00 am | Q&A: All Presenters |
| 11:45 am | Wrap up & Lunch at Costa do Sol Restaurant |
| 2:00 pm | Visit the Maputo Harbor facilities |
| 4:30 pm | End of the Maputo Harbor facilities |
