- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2017 ― Leading international policymakers, experts and scientists have called for urgent action to engage more youth in agricultural production to tackle unemployment and food insecurity. More than 100 delegates from different countries gathered at a special high-level…
- The world is facing a major shift in demographics. By 2050, Africa will be home to a billion young people. With so many youth concentrated in Africa, countries have the advantage of large working-age populations, which provides the potential to capitalise on the ‘demographic dividend’ for economic…
- IAAS (International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences) is the biggest student organization in the field of agriculture and related sciences worldwide. IAAS was founded in 1957 and started with only 8 member countries. Today IAAS is made up of: 108 Local Committees In 50…
- In developing countries, Agriculture has not only involved men but also relies on women’s contributions for its sustainability within rural economies. IAAS wants to bring that to mind and has launched: “We Do A Change” (WDAC) photo competition, making “Women in Agriculture” its theme. Share your…
- GFAR Partner IAAS was founded in 1957 and started with only 8 member countries. In 60 years, it became an association with over 40 member countries and about 10.000 students as members! But still, their vision stays the same: To promote the Exchange of Experience, Knowledge and Ideas and to…
- On April 25-26, the AYA Forum is being organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with Partners in GFAR: CTA, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN). About 250 young agripreneurs from across Africa,…