GFAR themes 2013
In June 2015, YPARD launched a 12-month pilot mentoring program in Kenya. 15 YPARD Kenya members – farmers, students, entrepreneurs, young scientists and extension workers from across Kenya – have been paired with mentors based on their sectors and skill sets.
The Africa Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) is a private sector organization whose core mandate is to strengthen agribusiness incubation capacity; commercialize agricultural technologies and innovations and create a robust support system among agribusiness incubators in Africa.
GFAR themes 2013
As a follow up to the e-conference on "Innovation systems for food security and nutrition: understanding the capacities needed", which happened from 18 April to 13 May, the Secretariat of the Tropical Agriculture Platform is organizing a half-day symposium to discuss the e-conference findings, and also discuss capacity development for improving human nutrition and health. The event will be attended by FAO permanent representatives from different countries.