Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "The Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, commonly known as the Borlaug Dialogue, is an annual international symposium tackling the topic of "global food security" organized by The World Food Prize Foundation. Past symposia have focused on the promises and challenges presented by biofuels for global development, the dual challenges of malnutrition and obesity, water insecurity and its impact on development and stability in the Middle East, and the possibility of replicating the Green Revolution. The 2014 "Borlaug Dialogue" was held on October 15-17, 2014 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of founder Dr. Norman Borlaug's birth. 2014 Discussion topics ranged from:taking stock of where we currently stand in meeting the "greatest challenge in human history";closing yield gaps while addressing pressing water, gender and nutrition challenges and disparities;the role of information technology and data to increase productivity, conserve the environment, adapt to climate volatility and consumer needs, and improve the lives of farmers and other participants along the value chain;sustainable intensification to improve productivity with a special focus on soils and fertilizers;innovations in insurance and agrofinancing;and the role of the next generation in the fight against hunger through the DialogueNEXT conversation that features young innovators and thought leaders who are contributing new ideas, concepts and achievements toward this goal.Notable speakers included:His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma, President, Republic of Sierra LeoneHis Excellency Kanayo F. Nwanze, President, International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentThe Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, United StatesHis Excellency Enrique Martinez y Martinez, Secretary of Agriculture, MexicoHer Excellency Florence Chenoweth, Minister of Agriculture, Liberia↑ ↑"@en }
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- Borlaug_Dialogue abstract "The Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, commonly known as the Borlaug Dialogue, is an annual international symposium tackling the topic of "global food security" organized by The World Food Prize Foundation. Past symposia have focused on the promises and challenges presented by biofuels for global development, the dual challenges of malnutrition and obesity, water insecurity and its impact on development and stability in the Middle East, and the possibility of replicating the Green Revolution. The 2014 "Borlaug Dialogue" was held on October 15-17, 2014 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of founder Dr. Norman Borlaug's birth. 2014 Discussion topics ranged from:taking stock of where we currently stand in meeting the "greatest challenge in human history";closing yield gaps while addressing pressing water, gender and nutrition challenges and disparities;the role of information technology and data to increase productivity, conserve the environment, adapt to climate volatility and consumer needs, and improve the lives of farmers and other participants along the value chain;sustainable intensification to improve productivity with a special focus on soils and fertilizers;innovations in insurance and agrofinancing;and the role of the next generation in the fight against hunger through the DialogueNEXT conversation that features young innovators and thought leaders who are contributing new ideas, concepts and achievements toward this goal.Notable speakers included:His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma, President, Republic of Sierra LeoneHis Excellency Kanayo F. Nwanze, President, International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentThe Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, United StatesHis Excellency Enrique Martinez y Martinez, Secretary of Agriculture, MexicoHer Excellency Florence Chenoweth, Minister of Agriculture, Liberia↑ ↑".