Accra, Ghana | September 24-26, 2024
We are pleased to invite you to the DeSIRA CONNECT Days Western Africa, Central Africa & Madagascar, which will occur from September 24 to 26, 2024, at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Accra.
This event is organised by the European Commission through the DeSIRALIFT initiative and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA).
About the Event:
The DeSIRA CONNECT Days bring together African and European organisations involved in research and innovation for sustainable agriculture and various stakeholders in the region and Africa, including NGOs, farmer organisations and policymakers.
This three-day event is designed to share lessons and outcomes from DeSIRA (Development-Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture) projects and explore pathways for scaling innovations in agricultural and food systems.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a series of dynamic activities to present their projects; jointly reflect on key topics including participatory innovation with civil society and the private sector and mechanisms for responsible innovation; discuss the role of research in agricultural innovation, education, knowledge and job creations as well as in policy making.
The event is the second in Africa after the one organised last July during the Science and Partnerships for Agriculture Conference – SPAC – in Kigali, Rwanda.
It will provide participants with insights on innovation mechanisms and scenarios for a climate resilient agriculture – healthy for the planet and the people – to build a long-lasting impact on food security, poverty alleviation, and socio-economic and gender-balanced inclusion while protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.
The DeSIRA Connect Days will feed the broader agenda of EU-Africa and other international initiatives, policies and strategies in support of sustainable agriculture and food systems
For more information, updates, and the full event program, please visit the DeSIRA website or contact us at [email protected]
Virtual Registration
You can join us online by pre-registering for the event via the Zoom Link below
https://faraafrica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd-qgqz8oHNz-pgN4f-PymIGDU5w3PWHJ
Specific Requests from Media Representatives
Media representatives are invited to join us for the opening and closing ceremonies on Tuesday 24th at noon and Thursday 26th at 1 pm. For specific requests, please contact [email protected] copying [email protected] and [email protected].
Contact Information:
Benjamin Abugri – [email protected]
Manon Koningstein – [email protected]
Shaquille Pennaneach – [email protected]
About DeSIRA
The DeSIRA Initiative aims to promote innovation in agricultural and food systems to support sustainable transitions and improve resilience to climate change in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through participatory research and multi-stakeholder engagement, DeSIRA projects drive innovation to enhance food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
For more information on DeSIRA-LIFT please see here
For more information on the DeSIRA-LIFT CONNECT Days, please see here
About FARA
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) coordinates agricultural research for development (AR4D) across Africa. Established in 1997, FARA unites fragmented agricultural research systems to strengthen them under a shared agenda. Based in Accra, Ghana, it supports continent-wide initiatives like the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and represents Africa in global forums.
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