Overview (past and ongoing efforts): Geoffrey Mrema, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania Feed Africa and Mechanization Flagship: Jonas Chianu, the African Development Bank (AFDB)
Mechanization in Rice Farming: Jean Moreira, AfricaRice Agricultural Machinery Cooperatives: Koffivi Nouwogou, UNCUMA, Benin Mechanization from an Industrial Development Perspective: Stravos Papastavrou, UNIDO