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Making Knowledge Work: KM4AgD Community of Practice Launches 2026 with Practical Insights on KM–MEL Pathways
By Benjamin Abugri & Shaquille Allan Pennaneach The KM4AgD Community of Practice (CoP) officially kicked off its 2026 webinar series with a highly engaging virtual session focused on strengthening the link between Knowledge Management (KM) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for evidence-driven agricultural development. The webinar, held on 29 January 2026, brought together KM practitioners, M&E specialists, researchers, policymakers,
FARA congratulates Dr Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as Substantive Director General of KALRO
Accra, Ghana | January 2026 The Executive Director, Dr Aggrey Agumya and Management of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) congratulate Dr. Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as the Director General of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), effective from 19th January 2026. KALRO serves as FARA’s national partner and point of entry in Kenya, playing
Dr Namukolo Covic leads CGIAR’s Liaison Office for Africa
The CGIAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Namukolo Covic as Head of the CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa, effective 1 January 2026. In this strategic role, Dr Covic will support the CGIAR Continental Champion for Africa — a rotational role currently held by Dr Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) —
Africa’s Food Systems Take Centre Stage as AUC Convenes Regional Actors to Strengthen Research, Education, Extension and Development
By Bridget Kakuwa & Benjamin Abugri Continental and regional research, education, and extension organisations, development partners, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders from across Africa convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a high-level Multistakeholder Workshop on Strengthening Research, Education, Extension,and Development (R-E-D) from 21 to 23 December 2025. The meeting was anchored in the World Bank–funded Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP) and convened
AUC Commissioner Calls for the Mainstreaming of Foresight in Africa’s Food Systems and Policy Frameworks
Nairobi, Kenya – 10 December 2025 By Bridget Kakuwa, Benjamin Abugri & Molalet Tsedeke Africa has taken a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience and long-term sustainability of its agrifood systems with the official opening of the Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems in Nairobi. The high-level consultations convened policymakers, researchers, development partners, and practitioners from across the
African Union Launches Continental Foresight Consultations to Shape the Future of Agrifood Systems
By Benjamin Abugri & Bridget Kakuwa The Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems opened today in Nairobi with an atmosphere of optimism, urgency, and shared responsibility. Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC-DARBE) in partnership with FARA, CGIAR/ILRI, AUDA-NEPAD, and a wide network of foresight partners across Africa and the United Kingdom, the workshop marks the beginning of
African Union Soil Observatory Project Officially Launched to Close Africa’s Soil Data Gaps for Sustainable Agriculture
By Benjamin Abugri, Richard Kombat & Shaquille Pennaneach Nairobi, Kenya — October 6, 2025 The African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) Project was officially launched today at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, in a high-level event bringing together African and European partners, policymakers, scientists, and development stakeholders. Running from October 6 to 8, 2025, the launch and inception meeting mark
8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit Opens in Accra, Ghana
30 September – 3 October 2025 | Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana by Benjamin Abugri & Shaquille Pennaneach The 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) has officially commenced in Accra, Ghana, marking the first time this prestigious global event is being hosted on the African continent. Convened by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Ghana, the Forum for Agricultural
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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