harnessing biosciences to advance africa’s agricultural research
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Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute Hub: BecA-ILRI HubTRANSCRIPT
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Harnessing biosciences toadvance Africa’s agricultural research
Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute Hub: BecA-ILRI Hub
Ethel Makilahttp://hub.africabiosciences.org/FARA AR4D roundtable, 18 March 2014
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Outline
• Evolution
• Strategy
• Way forward
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Evolution
2002-2007 Establishment phase
2007-2012Implementation phase
2013-2018Innovation phase
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Strategy – Capacity building
• Fellowships
• Workshops
• Institutional support
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Strategy – Research
ResponsiveDemand driven Relevant
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Strategy – Technology platforms
Mycology & Nutrition analysis
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Diagnostics platform under development
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Strategy –Networks
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Strategy – Product incubation
• Drought resistant sorghum in Sudan
• Data on the spread of ECF in South Sudan
• Single kernel sorter
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Looking forward
• Consolidate and capitalize on the investment • Remain relevant • Foster CGIAR-CAADP alignment• Promoting innovation • Resource mobilization
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Thank you
Ethel MakilaCommunications Officer
BecA-ILRI Hub
http://hub.africabiosciences.org