Policy setting for improved linkages between agriculture, trade and tourism: Strengthening the local Agrifood sector and promoting healthy food in Agritourism
Workshop organized by the Government of Suriname in collaboration with the Technical Centre Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
Paramaribo, Suriname, 3-4 April 2019
Media
– Agrotoerisme brengt toeristen in Suriname dichter bij de bron van hun voeding
– Tsang: Toeristen brengen naar bron van hun voeding
Day 1, Wednesday April 3, 2019
08:15 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 09:05 Opening Remarks
Ena Harvey, IICA Representative of the Delegation in Barbados
09:05 – 09:10 Opening Remarks
His Excellency Soerdjan lekhram Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV) (to be confirmed)
09:10 – 09:15 Speech
His Excellency Stephen Tsang, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Tourism
Moderator: Ena Harvey, IICA Representative of the Delegation in Barbados
09:15 – 10:45 SESSION 1 What do we know about opportunities to support Linkages between Agriculture, Health and Tourism
Ena Harvey, IICA Representative of the Delegation in Barbados [presentation]
10:45 – 11:00 COFFEE BREAK
Moderator: Ena Harvey
11:00 – 12:30 Suriname Context: Opportunities for Agritourism Development
– Ms. Lila Faridy, Deputy Director Tourism [presentation]
-Stefanie A. Wagimin , Ministry of Agriculture [presentation]
12:30 – 13:15 LUNCH
13:15 – 14:45 SESSION 2 Identification of primary Areas for Development for Agribusiness and Agritourism
– Ms. Tania Lieuw A Soe, Entrepreneur in the Cassava sector [presentation]
– Mr. Marchano Stuger, Director of Bio pine apple Suriname [presentation]
14:45 – 15:00 FRUIT BREAK
15:00 16:45 Working Groups
Ena Harvey
16:45 Closing Day 1
Day 2, Thursday April 4, 2019
08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 09:05 Opening
Moderator: Ena Harvey
09:05 – 10:45 SESSION 3 Promoting Agritourism through Value Addition, Value Chains and Safety standards
10:45 – 11:00 COFFEE BREAK
Moderator: Ena Harvey, IICA Representative of the Delegation in Barbados
11:00 – 12:30 Opportunities in Food Tourism in Suriname, Chefs for Development: the link between agriculture & cuisine
Ena Harvey, IICA Representative of the Delegation in Barbados [presentation]
12:30 – 13:15 LUNCH BREAK
13:15 – 14:45 Agritourism Policy Consideration and Priority Developments
14:45 – 15:00 FRUIT BREAK
Moderator: Ena Harvey
15:00 – 16:45 Group Presentation/Conclusion
16:45 – 17:00 Closing,
Ms. Faridy Lila Deputy Director Tourism
Presentation: Surinaams Standaarden Bureau