AGSN 2024 CONFERENCE
PROMOTING CLIMATE-FRIENDLY, WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENT SMALL SCALE SOLAR POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS (SPIS)
2024 Conference objectives
The conference's objectives were to facilitate knowledge exchange and networking among participating African Green Store Network (AGSN) countries. Additionally, the workshop explored the opportunities and challenges presented by small-scale, climate-friendly, water- and energy-efficient solar irrigation system technology on the continent and globally. The conference further foster collaboration and allow stakeholders to explore available opportunities. The conference presented the sustainable and energy efficient solution to one of agriculture's greater challenges- water management. Time saving, energy efficient and resources maximizing SPIS innovation will address smallholder farmers' productivity challenges, promote food security, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference updates
- 88 participants attended
- 12 countries represented
- Multi-stakeholder's engagement
- 30 educational institutions
- 5 days of exchange
Highlights of sessions
Opening session
Lead papers:
i. Issues with conventional irrigation system in Africa.
ii. Water, energy and food nexus approaches in Africa
Panel Discussion:
-"Theme 1: Solar irrigation, what opportunities for Africa?"
-"Theme 2: Challenges with Implementation of SPIS in Africa-"Theme 3: Cost Benefit of Implementing SPIS in Africa
- Syndicate / working group
- Field trip to SPIS farms
- Anchoring of SPIS innovation with curricular of training center of AGSN
- Opportunities for TVets and Green Colleges
- Country specific sustainability model for SPIS
Networking
Conference Organizer

African Green Store Network
Conference Sponsor


Seminar für Ländliche Entwicklung (SLE)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin


Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Sun4Water project
Sustainable Agricultural System Policies (Agsys)

Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Date
SEPTEMBER 9 - 13, 2024
Venue
Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Km. 18, Ilorin-Ajase-Ipo Highway, P.M.B 1343, Ilorin, Kwara State,
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