The CoP on Participatory Research will play a key role in knowledge management and support for continuous learning on research processes specific to family farming, at all stages ensuring the active participation of all members. It is a flexible and open modality where responses to emerging needs are developed, offering the space to share good practices and create new knowledge through continuous interaction.
Exciting news is on the way!
The GFAR/GFAiR Hub - a new engagement platform conceived for you and driven by you is about to be launched!
USAID and Norway announced the Financing for Agricultural Small-and-Medium Enterprises in Africa (FASA) Fund to spur investment in Africa’s agricultural growth.
USAID and Norway will each provide an initial commitment of $35 million and they aim to reach $200 million through additional donor contributions to catalyze hundreds of millions more in commercial financing by reducing investment risk.
Are you running a tech startup and want to transform the agriculture and food tech industry in Africa? Do you have a tech solution that makes the industry more sustainable and profitable while at the same time empowering value chain actors? Do you want support on raising investment, reaching more customers and having a significant impact?
This position will support the Dryland Crops Program (DCP) lead pathologist in establishing high throughput phenotyping pipelines against biotic stresses (pests, diseases, and weeds) of dryland legumes and cereal crops in Africa. DCP crops include sorghum, millet, groundnut, cowpea, chickpea, and pigeon pea.
The position will be based at CIMMYT-Nairobi Campus in Kenya.