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Ghana’s National Research Fund: A Bold Investment in Knowledge, Innovation and Africa’s Future
By Benjamin Abugri Accra, Ghana, 16 June 2026 Ghana has taken a bold and potentially transformative step towards building a knowledge-driven economy, with the official launch of the Ghana National Research Fund at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. I had the privilege of representing the Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Dr Aggrey Agumya, at
Stakeholders chart new course to unlock potential of ‘Opportunity Crops’ for food security
By Kingsley Adusei Amakye A three-day conference jointly organized by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has concluded with a renewed commitment to unlock the potential of Africa’s opportunity crops through stronger policies, research, investment and regional collaboration. The high-level consultation brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private-sector representatives, civil society organizations,
FAO urges crop diversification as Africa’s food demand set to rise 50% by 2050
by Kabah Atawoge The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged African countries to intensify efforts to diversify its crops and adopt sustainable agricultural production systems in order to meet a projected 50 percent increase in food demand by 2050. Speaking at the opening of a three-day ‘Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa’ in Accra, Dr Chikelu Mba, Deputy
Africa urged to mainstream opportunity crops to boost food security, climate resilience
By Juliet ETEFE African governments, research institutions and development partners have been urged to accelerate efforts to mainstream opportunity crops into food systems as part of broader strategies to improve food security and strengthen climate resilience. The call was made at the opening of the Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa, jointly organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation
KM4AgD Webinar Repositions Indigenous Knowledge as a Strategic Asset for African Agriculture
By Benjamin Abugri [1] and Benjamin Jabik [2] Accra, Ghana, 28 May 2026 The Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development Community of Practice convened its third bi-monthly webinar of 2026, issuing a strong call to reposition Indigenous Knowledge as a credible, strategic and underutilised resource for transforming African agriculture. Held under the theme “Demystifying Indigenous Knowledge and Myths in Advancing African
AUSO and SOILS4MED partner to advance soil health across Africa and the Mediterranean
18 May 2026 Two international soil health initiatives, the Africa Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) and the Mediterranean Soil Health initiative (SOILS4MED), have signed a letter of agreement to advance knowledge exchange on soil health indicators and soil information systems in support of food security and sustainable land management. AUSO is focused on building a comprehensive soil observatory for Africa, and
Feeding 2.5 Billion Africans by 2050: FARA Calls for Anticipatory Governance in Food Systems Transformation
As Africa confronts the challenge of feeding a projected population of nearly 2.5 billion people by 2050, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has called for a shift from reactive food systems management toward anticipatory governance systems capable of helping institutions prepare for long-term risks, uncertainties, and structural transformation. Speaking during the High-Level Roundtable on Science, Innovation, and
FARA Launches a Guide on Quality Criteria for Food Systems Foresight in Africa
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has officially launched the Quality Criteria for Food Systems Foresight in Africa, marking a significant milestone in strengthening anticipatory governance across the continent. The Guide was developed under FARA’s leadership in partnership with the Foresight4Food Initiative and the University of Oxford, with valued support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Speaking at
Bridging Research and Adoption: FARA Expands Wheat Technology Uptake Across Africa
Adama & Lume, Oromia Region, Ethiopia — February 27, 2026 By Benjamin Abugri, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, Israel Fugah & Shaquille Pennaneach Following the successful TAAT Wheat Compact planning meeting, partners from across Africa convened in Adama, Ethiopia, from 25–27 February for an implementation-focused workshop aimed at translating research outputs into practical, farmer-ready guidance. Hosted by the Government of Ethiopia through the
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,
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