Events

Event details

CORAF is organizing the fourth edition of the Marché des Innovations et Technologies Agricoles (MITA), to be held from October 21 to 25, 2024 at the Hôtel du 2 Février in Lomé, Togo, under the theme: "Facilitating access to agricultural technologies and innovations for the integrated management of pests, plagues and diseases of plants and animals."

Organized in partnership with the Institut Togolais de Recherche Agronomique (ITRA), the event will bring together key players in research, innovation and agricultural development to promote the adoption of innovative solutions in West and Central Africa.

MITA 2024, placed under the patronage of Mr Antoine Lekpa GBEGBENI, Togo's Minister of Agriculture, Village Hydraulics and Rural Development, will be an essential platform for interaction between the various stakeholders, aimed at improving food security in the region.

Two other major events will be held in parallel:

1.  1st edition of the West and Central African Youth Summit: In collaboration with the GGGI, this summit will mobilize young people around climate-smart agriculture, offering them the opportunity to exchange with leaders in the sector and present their innovations.
2. Abdoulaye TOURÉ Agricultural Innovation Award: This award will recognize the best agricultural innovations with a measurable impact on productivity and adaptation to climate risks, thus encouraging innovation in Africa.

MITA 2024 and related events represent a unique opportunity to promote innovations and technologies that will transform agriculture and contribute to food security in West and Central Africa.

Details

Start date: 21/10/2024

End date: 25/10/2024

Location: Lomé, TOGO