Nairobi, Kenya — April 9, 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 EAT | CR6, CGIAR Science Week Venue
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the African Agricultural Research, Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), including ASARECA, CCARDESA, CORAF and AFAAS, with technical support from CGIAR-ILRI are pleased to announce the official launch of the Africa Agriculture Space (AARIEI Space) Repository during the upcoming CGIAR Science Week side event titled:
“Synergies for Accelerating the Digital Agriculture Revolution through Knowledge Co-Creation and Collaborative Partnerships”
📍 Innovation Showcase | CR6 Room | Nairobi, Kenya
🔗 Event Details: https://events.cgiar.org/synergiesforacceleratingthedig
The AARIEI Space Repository (https://aaspace.org/home) is a cutting-edge digital knowledge repository powered by DSpace, developed to strengthen Africa’s agricultural knowledge ecosystem. As a collaborative initiative among key AARIEI partners, it provides a scalable and interoperable infrastructure for managing and sharing knowledge resources across African research and education institutions.
Backed by the experience of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in managing the CGIAR-wide CGSpace platform, this initiative is a cornerstone of the broader strategy to bridge knowledge gaps, promote best practices, and ensure last-mile knowledge delivery across the continent.
What to Expect at the Launch
- Live Demonstration of the AARIEI Space platform and its features
- Insights into the KM4AgD Framework and its integration with AARIEI efforts
- Strategic reflections from leaders and experts from FARA, ILRI, CIMMYT, and other CAADP-XP4 partners
- Interactive discussions on digital knowledge sharing and partnerships for inclusive agricultural development
This side event will feature thought-provoking contributions from speakers, including:
- Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director, FARA
- Benjamin Abugri, Knowledge Management Lead, FARA
- Michael Victor, Head of Communications & Knowledge, ILRI
- Andrea Gardeazábal Monsalve, MEL Manager, CIMMYT
- Satish Nagaraji, ICT for Development Specialist, CIMMYT
Join us as we unveil this bold step toward enhancing institutional knowledge mandates, accelerating digital agriculture, and creating a truly connected African agricultural innovation system.
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