The Science and Partnerships for Agriculture Conference (SPAC) is a platform that brings together Africa’s food and agriculture research and innovation stakeholders for lesson sharing, networking, and the identification of solutions and practical actions needed to enhance research’s development impact.
The second edition of SPAC (SPAC2024) was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 29 to 31, 2024. It was organised by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). Over 390 stakeholders (41% women) attended the conference.
FARA and RAB wish to register their deep appreciation to all the contributors and participants in SPAC2024.
The conference concluded with a call to action, which, among others, called for:
- Proactive practical actions to fast-track implementation of the African fertiliser and soil health action plan (2024-2034), transitioning to more sustainable and agroecological approaches and mainstreaming climate-smart agriculture. These actions are to be undertaken in line with the relevant continental policy frameworks.
- Renewed commitment to scaling agricultural technologies and innovations to millions of farmers and small agribusinesses drawing on the proven possibilities offered by innovation platforms and innovation-driven programmes such as the AfDB-supported Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and the EU-supported DeSIRA programme.
- Fast-tracking the harmonisation of policies and regulations to enhance intra-continental trade and competitiveness of agriculture products and services.
- Coordinated policies for promoting the generation and sharing of indigenous and inclusive knowledge, plus a mechanism for tracking progress in agricultural innovation across the continent.
- Strengthened mechanisms for coordination and accountability in Africa’s agricultural research and innovation domain.
Thank you
SPAC2024 Organizing Committee
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