COVID-19 Disrupting Ag Research, But Actors See Opening to ‘Build Back Better’
The food system in West and Central Africa (WCA) is already facing the brunt of COVID-19. Timelines ...
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 ...
A UEMOA Investment Revitalizes the Cotton, Maize, & Livestock Sectors
According to a new report, west African cotton, maize, livestock, aquaculture, and poultry sectors...
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...
“Burkina Faso Can Reduce Import of Rice,” Researcher
Rice is one of the primary staple food in the Sahel and across West Africa. Its sustainable producti...
CORAF Adjusting Priorities to Tackle COVID-19
In response to a recent call by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and West Afri...
WAAPP Enters Final Stretch
One of West Africa’s largest agricultural projects in modern history is about to enter the fin...
Africa and Asia lead a global initiative to diversify staples
Leading agriculture organizations from Africa and Asia have joined hands to take on a bold initiativ...