WHY WE DO IT?
Most of the 430 million people in our region face food and nutrition insecurity. To reverse this trend and tackle the growing poverty, rapid population growth, climate change, and price volatility requires robust science. Find out how we do this.
One of our central mission is to accelerate technology adoption.
We operate 9 centers of excellence specializing on a priority commodity.
Our diffusion and adoption model relies on innovation platforms.
About 100 Million Farmers are using improved technologies.
We systematically document the latest about our activities and impacts.
Quick Facts since 2008
400Improved technologies generated |
100 MillionFarmers using improved technologies |
45%Female Farmers having better access to resources |
335Innovation Platforms created |
1 206Young scientists trained in MSc & PhD |
97Small and medium-sized enterprises supported |
800 000Farmers and users trained |
10 000Tons of quality seeds produced |
News
Honorary President of West African Farmers Group Visits CORAF
The Honorary President of the Network of West African Farmer Organizations and Agricultural Producers (ROPPA) has visited the Executive Secretariat...
One More Step to Ensure Seeds are Free from Pests and Diseases
An upcoming gathering in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire will take one more step to ensure seeds and seedlings are free from...
PAIRED Achieved Notable Results in 2020 Despite a “Challenging” Year
CORAF adapted itself and continued implementing the Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development in West Africa (PAIRED) program despite the COVID-19...
The Race for the World Food Prize 2022 is Open
The prize worth 250,000 USD rewards people who have carried out actions in food with a high impact on the...
Towards a Modernization of the Electronic Data Platform of the West Africa’s Regional Catalog of Plant Species and Varieties
[Ouagadougou] — Experts from several regional and international organizations will meet in the Burkinabe capital —Ouagadougou— from February 1 to...
CORAF’s 29th Governing Board Ends with Approval of 2021 Work Plan
The 2021 annual work program and budget of CORAF focused on furthering the organization’s strategic mission has been approved. This...
CORAF to hold the 29th Session of its Governing Board from January 19 to 21
From January 19 to 21, 2021, CORAF will hold the twenty-ninth session of its Governing Board, virtually. Under the leadership...
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