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LIVEwithLA is dedicated to delivering insightful, engaging, and interesting development discussions that focus on securing wins for people, climate, and nature, and highlight the efforts of those persons committed to driving positive change. Whether in person or virtually, contact us for hosting, moderating, chairing, or other speaking services.

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With over 25 years in development Lystra has delivered numerous keynote addresses, been a member of high-level global panel discussions, moderated ministerial discussions, and chaired closed door ministerial negotiations leading to tangible change and development results.
CEO of the Global Food Safety Partnership
From 2016 -2020
Spent more than 20 years at the World Bank
More Than 20 Years
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Lystra N. Antoine / Founder & CEO

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Facilitating Discussions That Lead to Tangible Change
Hosting

We streamline your online or in-person sessions effortlessly with tailored hosting packages. Our expertise includes content and speaker evaluation for exceptional delivery. Make your next event seamless with us.

Moderating

For single sessions or entire events, we offer guidance to maximize outcomes. On event day, expect flawless moderation, harnessing the power of connections and thought leaders to create transformative experiences.

Chairing

From simple meetings to complex and unpredictable events, or custom panels, look no further for a chair who can build consensus, negotiate desirable outcomes and engage all so that the result is owned by all.  

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The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. They provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) improves the lives of people in developing countries by investing in private sector growth. They connect economic development with humanitarian needs to create progress for people and places that need it most.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Their goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people lead active, healthy lives.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is the UK government department responsible for managing international relations and overseas development. It's at the forefront of shaping the UK's global diplomacy.
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AGRA aims to improve the adaptation of agri-food and farming systems to climate change so that smallholder farmers can increase their resilience to shocks.
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Lystra N. Antoine / Founder & CEO

Lystra N. Antoine boasts an impressive career in development and professional training in mass communications. Antoine is the founder and CEO of LIVEwithLA, which is dedicated to delivering insightful, engaging, and interesting development discussions. Throughout her 25-year international development career, she moderated and hosted numerous development discussions, largely in agriculture and food systems. Her expertise has been sought after by organizations such as the World Bank, the IFC, FAO, FCDO, GFFI, and AGRA, among others. Antoine is known for her warm and professional demeanor, as well as her extensive knowledge of the subject matter. She has a unique ability to keep discussions engaging for all participants.

Antoine is an accomplished leader who has made significant contributions to the development of safe, sustainable, and reliable food systems. With over 20 years of experience at the World Bank, Antoine worked with institutions and country leaders to design and implement development programs and projects across multiple regions, including South Asia, Africa, Europe and Central Asia, and East Asia.

From 2012 – 2016, Antoine served as the CEO of the Global Food Safety Partnership (GFSP), a public-private partnership that facilitates global cooperation for food safety capacity building. She managed the design and development of impactful food safety programs and partnerships, expanding the GFSP’s impact in Africa and Asia and including developing country representation, India, on the GFSP Governing Committee. Antoine was also responsible for designing and leading the implementation of agriculture development initiatives at DuPont Pioneer, where she served as the Global Director for Agriculture Development.

A firm believer in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), from 2012 to 2016,
Antoine managed investor relations and resource mobilization for CGIAR, the largest global agricultural innovation network. She holds an MBA from SUNY Buffalo and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

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