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SUMMARY:Ambassadors Briefing and Roundtable on ‘Strengthening Resilience and Food Security in Africa’
DESCRIPTION:The 10th edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa will take place in 2022  in Bahir Dar in hybrid format under the theme\, “Managing Security Threats: Building Resilience for the Africa We Want”. In line with this\, the Secretariat has organized Tana Forum 2022 Ambassadors’ Briefing Session which aims at briefing\, promoting and engaging with Addis-based Ambassadors and AU Officials on the forum\, its objectives\, topic\, theme\, confirmed speakers\, participation and envisioned outcomes. It is expected that at the end of the briefing session Ambassadors will be sensitized\, acquainted on the Tana Forum topic and equipped with factual information. This will enable Ambassadors to share updated and relevant information with their authorities in their respective countries and enjoy another networking platform on the given Tana Forum topic and other common and pertinent matters in peace and security.  \nWith the view to seize the presence of the diplomatic community and also gather further input for the main forum\, the Secretariat has organized a short roundtable on  topic that resonates with the main forum i.e.\, ‘Strengthening Resilience and Food Security in Africa’. The series of global events of the 2020s have now led to a surge in global food among others. The world has faced the threat of massive hunger and starvation following a spike in food prices in the past and this would not be the first time.  In 2007-2008 and in 2010-2011 food prices suddenly increased following a three-decade hiatus when food prices were stable and low. However\, the current surge increase in food prices is unique and by far the highest since 1961 surpassing the surge recorded in the first half of the 1970s\, during the infamous 1973 Oil Crisis.  The cost of food has gone as high as 42% which is worse than what was recorded in 2014-2016 taking place simultaneously with food insecurity. Following the pandemic 161 million people fell into hunger between 2019 and 2020\, making a total to 811 million people facing food insufficiency globally. One in 10 people in the world went to bed without enough nutrition in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resulting from consecutive droughts in the Horn and East Africa\, locust swarm\, flood drought\, conflict and impacts of COVID in the West along with international shocks following the pandemic and the war in Ukraine\, Africa has been predominantly susceptible to food insecurity. In the months following the pandemic between 2019 and 2020\, 46 million people faced hunger.  In 2020\, 21% of the population on the continent suffered from hunger which is a total of 282 million people in Africa making it a continent with a higher percentage of its population anguishing from food insecurity. In addition\, the impacts of multiple attacks of disease and illness\, joblessness\, and absence of social protection can lead to long-standing poverty and destitution. The roundtable seeks to foster deeper understanding of the situation\, assess current responses\, lessons learnt and challenges faced and propose workable solutions.
URL:https://tanaforum.org/event/ambassadors-briefing-and-roundtable-on-strengthening-resilience-and-food-security-in-africa/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel – Simien Salon\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Ambassadors Briefing,Press Briefing
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SUMMARY:Press Briefing: The Tana Forum Secretariat to brief the media on the 10th anniversary of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Media Advisory: Press BriefingThe Tana Forum Secretariat to brief the media on the 10 th anniversary of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa \nThe Tana High Level Forum\, Security in Africa is a high-level forum that takes place in Bahir Dar every year with a range of themes that are inextricably linked with security contexts of the continent Africa. The forum blossomed over the years\, and the themes’ parameters widened every year.  Renowned experts in peace and security\, as well as current and previous heads of state from African nations\, took part and contributed their viewpoints and insights. \nWith the theme “Managing Security Threats: Building Resilience for the Africa We Want\,” the Tana High Level Forum will mark its 10th anniversary this year and be held in a hybrid format; virtually and physically respecting all the COVID 19 protocols\, from October 14–16\, 2022 in Bahir Dar\, Ethiopia. A week prior to the forum\, on October 7\, 2022\, the THLF secretariats\, former Ethiopian prime minister Hailemariam Dessalegn\, and other FDRE top level government officials as well as the African Peace and Security Program Director and head of the Tana Forum Secretariat\, Lettie Tembo Longwe will hold Ambassadors’ and press briefing- and roundtable at the Sheraton Addis in Simien Saloon starting from 9:30pm-11:30pm.  \nThus\, you are kindly invited to attend and cover the press conference. \n  \nFor more information\, please contact: \nErmias Mulugeta \nCommunications Expert  \nInstitute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) \nEmail: Mulugeta.ermias@gmail.com \n  \nLielit Teklay\, Communications and Profile Management Officer \nInstitute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) \nAfrica Peace and Security Programme (APSP) \nEmail: lielit.t@ipss-addis.org 
URL:https://tanaforum.org/event/press-briefing-the-tana-forum-secretariat-to-brief-the-media-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-tana-high-level-forum-on-security-in-africa/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel – Simien Salon\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Press Briefing
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