African policymakers are largely unaware of the ASTI program, but recognize the importance of evidence for agricultural research policy decisions, and may benefit from it through exchanges with research, civil society, donor, and international organizations. That is one finding from a series of national stakeholder mapping studies recently completed in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania to […] Source: Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators
Africa must invest in systems to harness future agricultural technologies
This blog by Ousmane Badiane was originally posted on the Malabo Montpellier Panel website. In order to compete on an equal footing in tomorrow’s global economy, African agriculture must embrace emerging technologies African agriculture has shown impressive growth during the past couple of decades, but for the most part it was just to catch up […]
Africa must invest in systems to harness future agricultural technologies
This blog by Ousmane Badiane was originally posted on the Malabo Montpellier Panel website. In order to compete on an equal footing in tomorrow’s global economy, African agriculture must embrace emerging technologies African agriculture has shown impressive growth during the past couple of decades, but for the most part it was just to catch up […] Source: Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators
New portal supports women’s representation in African agricultural research
Women contribute important insights in agricultural research. Whether as government researchers, university professors, or senior research managers, their skills and perspectives are essential for addressing the unique and pressing challenges of all farmers, particularly female farmers. In addition, recruiting from only male candidate pools hampers efforts by African agricultural research agencies to hire the best […] Source: Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators
A new look at research investment goals for SSA
Countries in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) are vastly underinvesting in agricultural research, an area proven to have positive impacts on agricultural productivity, incomes, nutrition, and food security. But how much, exactly, should they be investing? The answer has traditionally been a target set by the African Union and United Nations that assumes national […] Source: Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators
