Evaluation and planning meeting

CIMMYT, the lead for work package one under the Ukama Ustawi: Diversification in East and Southern Africa (UU), successfully convened a highly engaging, 2-day planning and evaluation meeting at Radisson Blue in Lusaka, Zambia from 21st to 22nd September 2023. This reflective meeting strived to comprehensively review and analyze the outcomes of the previous farming season, acknowledge achievements, and strategically outline a roadmap for the forthcoming agricultural season. With participants drawn from the Ministry of Agriculture (Zambia), CGIAR centers including IWMI and ILRI and other project partners from various countries. The object of the meet was to examine the results, reflect on the path trudged on, document key insights and pave the way for the upcoming season. During the introductory session, particparticipants were encouraged to share about their hobbies, and this livened up the atmosphere and fostered more open and engaging interactions among colleagues.