Blog: Impact of COVID-19 on Food and Nutrition Security in West and Central Africa
Contributors: Caroline Makamto Sobgui; Hippolyte Affognon; Ousmane Ndoye; Fidélia Bohissou; Abdulai...
Bright Future for Plant Breeding in West Africa
When about two dozen plant breeders were invited to Dakar, Senegal, in early March 2020, the primary...
While Commending CORAF, UEMOA Reaffirms Support to Agriculture Sector
The Commissioner of Agriculture of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) has praised ...
Dr. Dominique Hounkonnou, an Avid Advocate for Rural Africa Dies
Dr. Dominique Hounkonnou, a prominent and respected scientist who championed the cause of the underp...
CORAF’s Governing Board Approves Revised Work Plan
The Governing Board of CORAF has approved the revised work plan. Meeting in its 28th session from Ju...
A UEMOA Investment Revitalizes the Cotton, Maize, & Livestock Sectors
According to a new report, west African cotton, maize, livestock, aquaculture, and poultry sectors...
CORAF holds its 28th Session of the Governing Board
The 28th Session of the Governing Board (GB) of CORAF takes place from July 14-16, 2020. It will be ...
Future of Food System Research Depends on Domestic Funding
Indigenous public and private resources supplemented by donor assistance are the principal pathways ...
An African-wide Forum Discusses CORAF’s Innovative Approach to Financing Research
CORAF, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, discussed its experience in rolling out a regional approach to res...
Blog: How to Handle Postharvest during COVID-19
Contributors: Hippolyte Affognon; Yacouba Diallo; Fidélia Bohissou; Abdulai Jalloh; David Akana A f...