Thursday, Feb 09, 2023

FOOD SECURITY: A MUST FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY

In celebration of Canada’s International Development Week, the panel discussed how to make food and water security part of global economic recovery. They also explored the roles of the financial, health, and food sectors in driving long-term change and sustainability. 

Panelists:

Elissa Golberg – Ambassador of Canada to Italy, Albania, Malta and San Marino and Permanent Representative of Canada to IFAD, FAO, WFP

Timothy N. J. Antoine – Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Dr. David Nabarro – Co-lead, UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance; Special Envoy on COVID-19, World Health Organization (WHO)

Carl Hiralal – Chair, Insurance and Pensions Advisory Board, Toronto Centre

Moderator:

Babak Abbaszadeh - President and CEO, Toronto Centre

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here. 

Listen to the Podcast:

Écoutez le podcast en français ici.

Escuche el podcast en español aqui.

Watch the Panel Discussion: