CAADP-XP4
Strengthening Africa’s Agricultural Transformation: Reflections from the 5th Biennial Review Training of Trainers in Nairobi
March 5–7, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Mr. Benjamin Abugri, Cluster Lead Specialist for Knowledge Management, Digitalization, and Learning at FARA, joined experts from across the continent for a pivotal Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) and AUDA-NEPAD. The three-day event, held from March 5 to 7, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, marked a major step
FARA’s Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Engages in a High-Level Panel at the EU Agrifood Research and Innovation Conference
By: Benjamin Abugri, Shaquille Penanneach & Daniel Kweitsu Brussels, March 11, 2025 – The Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Dr Aggrey Agumya, took center stage at the ongoing European Union (EU) Conference, “Boosting Agrifood Research and Innovation Cooperation for Impact at Scale”. His participation in a high-level plenary panel underscored the critical role of
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,
FARA and PAFO Forge Alliance to Drive Farmer-Centric Agricultural Transformation in Africa
Kampala, Uganda – January 10, 2025: In a significant move to advance African agriculture, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Pan-African Farmers Organization (PAFO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the CAADP-3.0 Summit in Kampala. This partnership aims to address key issues in agricultural development, emphasizing the central role of farmers in transforming the continent’s
Engaging the Private Sector: Key to Realizing Africa’s Soil and Fertilizer Ambitions
Kampala, Uganda – January 10, 2025: During a high-profile side event organized by AUDA-NEPAD and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) at the extraordinary presidential summit for CAADP-3.0, experts underscored the critical role of the private sector in achieving the aspirations of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) and the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP).
FARA Hosts Regional Meetings on Capacity Development for Tropical Agriculture in Africa
Accra, Ghana – The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) welcomed stakeholders from across the continent to Accra for the Regional Meeting for Africa on the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP). The gathering, held under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focused on strengthening capacity development to address Africa’s agricultural challenges. In his opening remarks, Dr. Aggrey
African Agricultural Innovation Leaps Forward as Research Partners Build Digital Knowledge Hub
Authors: Bridget Kakuwa & Benjamin Abugri In a move poised to transform the landscape of African agricultural knowledge sharing, leading research and innovation partners concluded the “Second Workshop to Operationalize the African Agricultural DSpace Repository” this week. The three-day workshop, hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) campus in Addis Ababa from December 11 to 13, brought together partners
Ukama Ustawi’s Learning Alliance Unites African Partners to Advance Agricultural Innovations at Solutions Share Fair
Authors: Bridget Kakuwa & Benjamin Abugri A pressing need for systematic knowledge exchange between CGIAR and African Regional Research Institutions has driven the creation of the Ukama Ustawi’s Learning Alliance (UULA), a dynamic partnership designed to bridge research findings and on-the-ground application. This ambitious initiative took center stage at a recent Solutions ShareFair in Addis Ababa at the ILRI Campus
African Research and Innovation Partners Synergize to Accelerate Agricultural Knowledge Scaling
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — December 13, 2024 — The CGIAR and CAADP-XP4 Partners successfully concluded the “Second Workshop to Operationalize the African Agricultural DSpace Repository” at the ILRI Campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This three-day event, held from December 11 to 13, brought together Knowledge Management Officers, IT and web developers from CAADP-XP4 Partners (FARA, CCARDESA, AFAAS, CORAF, and ASARECA)
CAAPs Side Event Highlights Agro-Industrialization at Africa Industrialization Week 2024
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – December 11, 2024 On the margins of Africa Industrialization Week 2024, a landmark side event titled “Scaling Africa’s Agro-Industrialization through the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs): What Role for Green Investments?” brought together high-profile stakeholders to discuss Africa’s agro-industrialization agenda and the transformative role of green investments. Organized by Afreximbank with the support of the Forum for
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