CALL FOR MANIFESTATION OF INTEREST ——————————— Recruitment of a Regional Consultant to evaluate the effects of the implementation of the Gender Strategy in the countries of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP) ——————– Opening of the call: 02/10/2018 Closure of the call: 16/10/2018 ———- CEI N° 15-2018-RELAUNCH Download terms of references The West and […]
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RELAUNCH : CEI N° 19-2018 : Recruitment of an individual consultant Senior Expert on Fall Armyworm
CALL FOR MANIFESTATION OF INTEREST ——————————— Recruitment of an individual consultant Senior Expert on Fall Armyworm ——————– Opening of the call: 25/09/2018 Closure of the call: 22/10/2018 ———- CEI N° 19-2018-RELAUNCH Download terms of references The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) intends to recruit an individual consultant Senior Expert […]
‘Alliance Sahel’ Injects New Momentum in Scientific Cooperation
Scientific collaboration between Franco-African agronomic research institutions dates back to many decades. Together, they have been at the forefront of tackling a variety of challenges related to the food systems and strengthening food security. But with the region’s challenges getting complex and complicated, research actors of the Sahel decided to come together and renew their […]
Towards the ‘Privatization’ of the Seed Industry in West Africa
In view of increasing the role of the private sector in the production and distribution of seeds in West Africa, a gathering of decisive players in the industry will hold on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, in Dakar, Senegal. For two days, West African seed sector actors including key stakeholders from governments, the private sector, research […]
Slow Millet Productivity Pose Fresh Challenges to Researchers
Despite recent breakthroughs in research, insufficient production and climate change are challenging millet researchers anew, an international conference has heard. Communities are looking up to scientists to design new varieties that can boost productivity, feed the people of West Africa, reduce hunger and poverty. Combined with pests’ attack, inadequate access to markets, and other emerging […]
Turning West African Cotton Stems to Profitable Business
In almost all cotton-producing countries in West Africa, cotton stems are viewed more like a good-for-nothing residue. For the most part, they are burnt off after harvest. A small portion is used for organic fertilization, livestock feed, and firewood for rural households. But this reality may soon change in West Africa. A useful technology meant […]
Turning West African Cotton Stems to Profitable Business
In almost all cotton-producing countries in West Africa, cotton stems are viewed more like a good-for-nothing residue. For the most part, they are burnt off after harvest. A small portion is used for organic fertilization, livestock feed, and firewood for rural households. But this reality may soon change in West Africa. A useful technology meant to add value and […]
Integrated Pest Management Key To Improving Incomes on Orchards
For West African mango growers, a small pest is the biggest enemy: the fruit fly. Since the arrival of Bactrocera dorsalis—a highly invasive species of fruit fly native to Asia—in 2005, mango growers have lost over 50 percent of their orchards by the middle of the season each year. As the fruit ripens later in the crop season, […]
CEI N° 19-2018 : Recruitment of an individual consultant Senior Expert on Fall Armyworm
CALL FOR MANIFESTATION OF INTEREST ——————————— Recruitment of an individual consultant Senior Expert on Fall Armyworm ——————– Opening of the call: 05/09/2018 Closure of the call: 19/09/2018 ———- CEI N° 19-2018 Download terms of references The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research And Development (CORAF) intends to recruit an individual consultant Senior Expert […]
CEI N° 18-2018 : Recruitment of individual consultant to Support the implementation of seed regulations in West Africa
CALL FOR MANIFESTATION OF INTEREST ———————— Recruitment of individual consultant to Support the implementation of seed regulations in West Africa ———————- Opening of the call: 03/08/2018 Closure of the call: 14/08/2018 ———- CEI N° 18-2018 Download terms of reference The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) intends to recruit an […]