Mission and strategy
We see a future where the people and communities of West and Central Africa achieve food and nutrition security and prosperity.
About us
CORAF is an international non-profit association of national agricultural research systems (NARS) from
(NARS) of 23 countries, covering over 40% of Africa's population, making it the largest sub-regional research organization on the African continent. It was created in 1987,
with a mandate to coordinate and facilitate the innovative, cutting-edge research products needed to unlock the agricultural potential of West and Central Africa.
CORAF works in collaboration with national agricultural research systems, and through regional centers of excellence, to address cross-cutting, cross-border and regional challenges.
MISSION
CORAF's main objective is to improve livelihoods in West and Central Africa through sustainable increases in agricultural production and productivity, promoting competitiveness and markets.
- Coordination and capacity building ;
- Scaling up technologies and innovations ;
- Create a favorable regional environment for technology flows and increased trade;
- Knowledge management and learning
Our vision
We see a future where the people and communities of West and Central Africa achieve food and nutrition security and prosperity.
Strategic Plan
To achieve its Vision and Mission, CORAF's Strategic Plan (2018-2027) has been developed to strengthen agricultural research, extension and advisory services, build stakeholder capacity and establish and coordinate communities of practice in agricultural research and development in the region.
Increase the use of appropriate technologies and innovations in the region
Improving institutional and human capacities in agricultural research for development
Increase the adoption of strategic decision-making for policies, institutions and markets.
Meet the demand for agricultural knowledge from target customers
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