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USAID’s Global Development Commons and Global Development Alliance and the Society for International Development– Washington in cooperation with Johns Hopkins SAIS Career Services present

Innovative Approaches to Food Security

Monday, November 10th

4:30 PM - 6 PM

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Rome 203

Tres Bailey, Senior Manager Federal Government Relations, Walmart

Thomas P. Briggs, Senior Policy Analyst, USAID

Dr. Howard Shapiro, Global Director Plant Science and External Research, Mars Inc.

Ann Tutwiler, Managing Director, Global Development Program, Hewlett Foundation

Addressing the food crisis in developing countries requires an innovative approach, engaging both the private and the public sectors. Walmart, Mars and the Hewlett Foundation come together with international development food security experts in this exciting event that highlights efforts to connect farmers and traders to local and global markets. We’ll feature an enterprising genome mapping technology, collaborative efforts to build capacity around the African trade corridors, and exploring opportunities in SMS and other mobile technology to ensure that vital crop information reaches more people than ever before. We will also show a documentary film produced by SAIS alum Steve Dorst.

Please RSVP: gdc@usaid.gov