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Transforming agrifood systems in West and Central Africa


Partners
Institute for the Environment and Agricultural Research
Dr Drissa SEREME
Agricultural Research Institute for Development
Dr Noé WOIN
Benin National Institute for Agricultural Research
Dr Comlan Hervé SOSSOU
National Center for Agronomic Research
Pr. Abdourahamane Sangare
Instituto Nacional de Investigação e Desenvolvimento Agrário
Nora Helena Ramos Silva
Central African Institute for Agronomic Research
Mr Dieudonné Steve MBENDA
Chadian Institute of Agronomic Research for Development
Mr Yassine DOUDOUA
National Institute of Agronomic Research
Dr Auguste Emmanuel ISSALI
French National Institute for Agronomic Studies and Research
Dr Drissa SEREME
Institut de Recherches Agronomiques et Forestières (Agronomic and Forest Research Institute)
Prof. MAVOUNGOU Jacques François
National Agricultural Research Institute
Dr. Demba B. Jallow
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Prof Paul Pinnock BOSU
Institut de Recherche Agronomique de Guinée
Dr Mamadou Laho Barry
Central Agricultural Research Institute
Dr Victor H. SUMO
Instituto Nacional de Pesquisa Agrária
Mr Ingº João Aruth
Institute of Rural Economics
Dr Kalifa TRAORÉ
National Center for Agronomic Research and Agricultural Development
Dr Sidi Ely MENOUM
National Institute of Agronomic Research of Niger
Dr Illiassou Mossi MAIGA
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
Prof. Garba Hamidu Sharubutu
Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute
Dr. Abdul Conteh
Togolese Institute of Agronomic Research
Mr DOUTI Lardja
Center de Investigação Agronómica e Tecnológica
Gaspar da Graça
Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles
Dr. Moustapha GUEYE
Project summary
The transformation of agri-food systems in West and Central Africa depends on effective collaboration and partnerships between stakeholders.
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Award dates: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024 Grant project number : Targeted geographical area: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tomé et Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo Type of grant :
Indicators
  • Leadership: clarity of objectives, motivation of partners, conflict management.
  • Representation: Regular attendance at meetings, appropriate involvement of senior management.
  • Sufficient resources: access to skills, networks, facilities and financial resources.
  • Roles and responsibilities: clearly defined objectives and assigned responsibilities.
  • Work processes: clear deliverables, allocation of funds, communication and monitoring.
Countries of operation
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The "Transforming AgriFood Systems in West and Central Africa" (TAFS-WCA) project aims to transform agri-food systems in West and Central Africa by creating nutritious, climate-adapted and market-driven food systems.
EXPECTED IMPACTS
  • Improved collaboration between partners, leading to more effective transformation of the agri-food system.
  • Increased adoption of climate-smart farming practices by small-scale farmers.
  • Strengthening land governance and management policies for rural communities.
  • Strengthening the economic participation of young people and women in agriculture.
  • Widespread use of climate information services by farmers.
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