KM4AgD

12
Sep

Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Science–Policy Interfaces in Agricultural Research – An African Perspective

By: Benjamin Abugri (KM Specialist, FARA) On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, I had the privilege of participating in the INTERFACES Side Event at Tropentag 2025, hosted at Bonn University under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Science-Policy Interfaces in Agricultural Research.” The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners from Africa and Europe to reflect on how scientific knowledge

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24
Jul

The Power of Foresight: A Collective Leap Toward Transforming Africa’s Food Systems

By Benjamin Abugri, Abdulrazak Ibrahim and Shaquille Pennaneach Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – July 24, 2025  The city of Addis Ababa today played host to the opening of a crucial Validation and Stocktaking Meeting on the margins of the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4). Held under the theme “The Power of Foresight – Using Scenario Analysis to Drive Collaborative Action

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16
Jul

From Knowledge to Impact: FARA and IDOS Showcase Innovation for African Smallholders at ECAS 2025

By: Mabel Shu & Benjamin Abugri From 25 to 28 June 2025, FARA and IDOS, through the INTERFACES Project, had the privilege of attending the 10th European Conference on African Studies (ECAS) in the vibrant city of Prague, Czech Republic. Hosted for the first time in Central Europe, ECAS 2025 was a historic gathering that marked the 10th anniversary of

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20
Jun

Sustaining Knowledge Partnerships for Agricultural Transformation: Lessons from the KM4AgD CoP June 2025 Webinar

By Benjamin Abugri, Shaquille Pennaneach & Mabel Shu On June 20, 2025, the Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Community of Practice (CoP) held its Bi-Monthly webinar under the theme “Best Practices in Building and Sustaining Effective KM Partnerships.” Organised under the CAADP-XP4 Programme, the session brought together KM professionals, researchers, development partners, and institutional leaders from across Africa and

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16
Jun

UESD, H-BRS and FARA Launch E-Certificate Programme in Sustainable Land Management

By: Barbara M. Yakubu The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana, in collaboration with Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany, and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), has officially launched an E-Certificate Programme in Sustainable Land Management. The ceremony took place at the University’s Auditorium, Multipurpose Building, and was jointly officiated

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2
Jun

STATUS SEMINAR 2025: Advancing Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Land Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana | 2–6 June 2025 To foster transdisciplinary exchange on sustainable land management, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, over 120 leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners will gather in Accra for the “Status Seminar 2025.” Hosted by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and the

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25
Apr

Laying the Foundations: Africa’s First Cohort of Soil Information Experts Trained in Accra

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and ISRIC – World Soil Information are collaborating to strengthen Africa’s agricultural transformation by addressing a critical but often overlooked factor: soil health and information management. Both institutions are key partners under the African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Partnership for Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) and have been at the

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18
Apr

Strengthening Africa’s Seed Systems: AU Calls for Harmonisation and South–South Cooperation at CGIAR Science Week

By: Benjamin Abugri, Knowledge Management Specialist, FARA Nairobi, 11 April 2025 – At the recently concluded CGIAR Science Week side event titled “Breeding for Tomorrow: Inclusive Delivery,” Ms Beatrice Egulu from the African Union Commission (AUC) delivered a compelling address, advocating for deeper continental integration and innovation in seed systems to ensure equitable access and regional impact. The high-level panel

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8
Apr

FARA and Partners to Launch AARIEI Space Repository at CGIAR Science Week Side Event

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)

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31
Jan

CAADP-XP4 Partners Set the Stage for Endline Survey and Knowledge Management Products to Highlight Project Impact

Nairobi, Kenya | January 31, 2025 The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Ex-Pillar IV (CAADP-XP4) partners have successfully concluded a five-day preparatory workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant step towards finalizing the project’s endline survey and developing critical knowledge management (KM) products that will showcase the initiative’s impact across Africa. Hosted by CCARDESA, with the participation of FARA, CORAF,

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