Parallel Session 5  Role of research and knowledge sharing

Is social, technical and economic research geared to meet the needs of inclusive agrifood chains? If not how and who will define needs (all stakeholders private, farmers etc), support work and ensure outputs reach the user? What are the new models? What is the role of the private sector in research and knowledge sharing? What are the education and other skills requirements?                                          

Joint efforts between research and industry: the case of Carrefour in Indonesia  Ronnie Natawidjaja, Center for Agricultural Policy and Agribusiness Studies, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia

Policy networks - An opportunity for knowledge sharing   Lindiwe Sibanda, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network, South Africa