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Stakeholders Converge in Accra to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Climate Smart Agriculture
Accra, Ghana – Stakeholders in the area of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) are converging in Accra, Ghana during 14-16 September 2022 to discuss innovative and sustainable solutions to challenges of climate change in African agriculture. The theme for the conference is: Introspection on climate smart agriculture actions to strengthen accountability, resource use, and impact in Africa. The conference will bring
African Development Bank approves phase II of TAAT programme
The African Development Bank has approved the commencement of phase two of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme. The Bank Group’s Board of Directors, on Friday, 15 July 2022, approved the release of an additional $27.41 million to implement Phase II of the programme. At the 15 August 2022 signing of the protocol of agreement between the bank and the executing agency
Courtesy visit to the Minister MESTI
A FARA Delegation to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) of the Government of Ghana was led by the Executive Director of FARA, Dr Yemi Akinbamijo on a courtesy visit to the Minister of MESTI Hon. Dr Kwaku Afriyie in his Accra office, on Tuesday 30th August 2022. The purpose of the visit was to brief the Honourable
Grooming bio-scientists for agric challenges
Africa’s growth requires increased investments in skills and capacity for sustainable development in agriculture. In this report, DANIEL ESSIET examines how innovative research and capacity building could help Africa respond to the challenges of food security and climate change. The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has forecast that global food production will need to be increased by 70 per cent to meet the
African Development Bank’s “Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation” initiative wins National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award
America’s largest organization of journalists and media professionals of color has named the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) a “Salute to Excellence” award winner for the Bank’s communication around its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation program. The National Association of Black Journalists cited the Bank’s excellence in online media relations and marketing about the landmark initiative, also known as TAAT. The
RUFORUM Board appoints a new Executive Secretary
Professor Theresia Nkuo-Akenji, RUFORUM Board Chair and Vice Chancellor University of Bamenda in Cameroon today announced the appointment of Dr. Patrick Okori as the next RUFORUM Executive Secretary effective 01 January 2023. He will replace Prof. Adipala Ekwamu who has been serving as the Executive Secretary since the founding of RUFORUM in 2004 by 10 Universities Vice Chancellors in five
Consulting Services (Individual): Consultancy to Develop a Framework for Establishing Agribusiness Learning Alliances
Consulting Services: Consultancy to Develop a Framework for Establishing Agribusiness Learning Alliances Name of Project: FARA/TETFUND/ARIFA Activity Ref No: TetfundARIFA Project/Activity 1.2.10 Procurement Ref: FARA/TETFUND/ARIFA/CS/IC/2022/01 Date: Monday, July 04, 2022 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is implementing the Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA). Under this partnership, TETFund
South Africa High Commissioner receives FARA Executive Director
Accra, 4th July 2022 The Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) was today received at the South Africa High Commission in Accra Ghana by Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason, High Commission of the Republic of South Africa in Ghana. The aim of the visit by the FARA delegation was to provide an update on the
VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT: RECRUITMENT OF FARA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
INTRODUCTION The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is the apex continental organization responsible for coordinating and advocating for agricultural research for development (AR4D). FARA serves as the technical arm of the Africa Union Commission and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD on matters concerning agriculture science, technology, and innovation. In this capacity, FARA served as the lead institution
Africa Research and Extension institutions kick starts the Second Edition of the Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Challenge
Story by: Benjamin Abugri, Daniel Peprah & Sophia Amoah (FARA) Accra, Ghana The Virtual Kick-off workshop of the second edition of the KM4AgD 2022, took place on the 10th of June 2022 in lieu of the Challenge and Conference themed; Strengthening the African Knowledge Ecosystem for achieving & Sustaining the CAADP Malabo targets 2025. Mr Benjamin Abugri, the Forum for
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