Programme

15:45 | Presentation of the EESC Youth Group’s ongoing work and perspectives

• Ms Nicoletta Merlo, EESC Member and President of the EESC Youth Group

16:00 | Youth in Agrifood Systems – Challenges, Opportunities and Pathways for Transformation

• Mr Marwan Benali, Lead Author of the FAO flagship report The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems
  Report’s key findings and policy recommendations
• Mr Kazuki Kitaoka, Director of the Office of Youth and Women  at the FAO 
  FAO youth engagement mechanisms in agrifood systems
• Mr Arnold Puech d’Alissac, EESC Rapporteur
  Draft recommendations of the EESC opinion on Generational Renewal Strategy

The presentations will be followed by a debate with the NAT Section members.