SOCODEVI, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will host an engaging conference bringing together cross-sector experts to explore a vital issue: strengthening rural economic development through agricultural risk management, sustainable partnerships, and locally driven solutions.
This bilingual event will take place on May 28th, 2025, 8:45-13:30 at the Maison du développement durable, 550, Sainte-Catherine W. Street, Montreal.
Would you like to attend? Write to us at evenements@socodevi.org
Places are limited. You have until May 21, 2025 to register.
Program
- 8:45 – 9:30 : Welcome, coffee and networking
- 9:30 – 11:00 : Conference on partnerships, financing and solutions for rural economic development
- 11 h 00 – 12 h 00 : Round table discussion and recording of a video highlighting international aid and rural economic development.
- 12:00 – 13:30 : Lunch and networking
Keynote speakers :
- Alain Olivier, Director of Francophonie and International Solidarity, Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (MRIF)
- Brooke Jamison, Head of Americas Liaison Office, IFAD
Moderator :
- André Beaudoin, president, Fonds d’investissement solidaire international du Québec (FISIQ)
Panelists :
- Jessie Greene, Lead Investment Officer, FinDev Canada
- Christopher Yordy, Agroeconomist, Global Affairs Canada
- Colette Lebel, former Director of Cooperative Affairs at Sollio Groupe Coopératif and Author of Plaidoyer pour la coopération
- Jean-Yves Drolet, Agricultural risk management Expert, SOCODEVI
- Annie Flamand, Director, Program Integration, FADQ
Any questions? Email us at evenements@socodevi.org