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AgriculturAl EducAtion nEws, Vol. 19.2 July 2013

Agricultural Education News Volume 19.2 July 2013

SASACID Programme: Transforming Agricultural Education in AfricaThe programme aims to trigger a seismic shift in development and delivery of agricultural education programmes in Africa

Africa urgently needs adequate number of quality agricultural graduates to actualize her

potential in Agriculture. However, for this to be achieved, Tertiary Agricultural Education (TAE) stakeholders in the continent must work closely to leverage on their respective strengths.

In pursuit of the above objective, the African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) is implementing a programme titled ‘The Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID)’ which focusses on supporting TAE institutions in Africa to produce agricultural graduates with the right knowledge, skills and attitudes.

The programme is implemented in 14 sub-Saharan African countries by 16 TAE institutions. They are: For the Sahel region: Senegal (University of Thies, University of Gaston Berger), Burkina Faso (University of Bobo Dioulasso) and Niger (Abdou Moumouni University); Africa-Humid Tropics, Benin (Abomey Calavi University), Ivory Coast (University of Cocody now called Université Houphouet Boigny de Cocody), Nigeria (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) and Cameroon (University of Dschang); East and Central Africa, Sudan (Kordofan University), Uganda (Nyabyeya Forestry College) and Kenya (Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi) and Southern Africa, Botswana (Botswana College of Agriculture), South Africa (University of Pretoria), Zambia (Mulungushi University) and Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe College of Forestry).

Specifically, the SASACID programme focuses on:

• Curricula reforms within Tertiary Agricultural Education Institutions in Africa;

• Development of contextualized educational materials and effective delivery of the same;

• Enhancing institutional management and leadership among ANAFE member institutions;

• Policy and institutional changes in staff incentives by ANAFE member institutions and;

• Application of ANAFE network outputs by member institutions, partners and key stakeholders.

Since SASACID inception in January 2012, progress has been made on implementation. Pilot Institutions have already been selected/contracted and trained on Results-Based Management (RBM) approach, which will be used to manage, implement and monitor the programme progress.

Fifty-eight (58) participants from Francophone West Africa have been trained on quality assurance in higher education and seven SASACID francophone institutions have begun institutional self-assessment using jointly developed tools developed during the training. In addition, 56 lecturers and tutors have been trained on various aspects of pedagogy and are

expected to spearhead a new approach in delivering agricultural education in Africa. Finally, preparations for the SASACID symposium for 2014 have started. A symposium call has been developed and a local organizing committee to spearhead symposium preparations has already been established in Cameroon.

Dr. Aissetou Drame Yaye,Executive Secretary, ANAFE

IN THIS ISSUE......

Participants of the Pedagogy Training Workshop held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya.

• Agribusiness Tracer Study Validation Workshop in Zambia 2

• Methods for Agribusiness Teaching and Training Workshop in South Africa 3

• Pedagogy Training for Tertiary Agricultural Education Lecturers 4

• ANAFE Studies on University-Private Sector Linkages and Agribusiness Education 6

• ANAFE Board members honoured 7

• ANAFE and RUFORUM at the FARA General Assembly in Ghana 8

• Agribusiness Education Fair, Nairobi, Kenya 8

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The need to improve pedagogic methods in colleges and universities, enhance linkages

between universities and the private sector and the need to improve practical skills for agribusiness graduates dominated discussions during the Agribusiness Tracer study validation workshop held at Mulungushi University, Kabwe, Zambia on April 9th-10th, 2013.

While officially opening the workshop, Mulungushi University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Judith Lungu commended ANAFE for its efforts to reform tertiary agricultural education in Africa.

“This initiative is an effective tool for making informed decisions on curriculum reform. We need to have all stakeholders in the agricultural value chain and this meeting has done well to bring all actors including private sector, government, civil society and NGOs” she said.

Dr Anderson Kipkoech, presented findings of the Tracer Study titled ‘Linking Training of Agriculture to Agribusiness Development: A tracer study of graduates from the universities involved in the University, Research and Business in Agricultural Innovation Incubators (UniBRAIN) Consortia in Africa’. Dr Wilson Kasolo, the Principal of Nyabyeya Forestry College, Uganda, also presented findings of a Tracer study conducted by the College.

A common theme emerging from the two studies indicated that students graduating from TAE require deliberate exposure to organized practical skills, an aspect UniBRAIN incubators are committed to provide at a pilot level, with a view to scaling up interventions beyond the six consortia.

ANAFE’s Executive Secretary, Dr Aissetou Yaye called on all stakeholders in agricultural education to work together to improve agricultural education in Africa.

Key educationists who attended the workshop included: Prof. Olusegun Yerokun, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture,

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Mulungushi University; Prof. John Ofosu-Anim; Dean, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana; Prof. Kamau Ngamau, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT); Dr. George Bazirake, Dean, Faculty of Science, Kyambogo University; and Prof. David Munthali, Botswana College of Agriculture, who is also the Chair of ANAFE’s Southern Africa Regional Agricultural Forum for Training (SA-RAFT).

Also attending the meeting were representatives of UniBRAIN consortia members including Agri-Business Incubation Trust (AgBIT), Zambia; Creating Competitive Livestock-Bias Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness (CCLEAr), Ghana; Afri-Banana Products (ABP), Uganda; The Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC), Kenya; and Consortium for Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development (CURAD), Uganda.

Besides giving significant input for improving the tracer study report, participants developed key issues to be discussed during a policy dialogue forum scheduled for July 2013 in Accra Ghana.

ANAFE Holds Agribusiness Tracer Study Validation Workshop in ZambiaMulungushi University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Judith Lungu commended ANAFE for its efforts to reform tertiary education in Africa

Mulungushi University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Judith Lungu (centre) and ANAFE’s Executive Director, Dr Aissetou Yaye, during the tracer study validation workshop at the University on 9th-10th, 2013. Looking on is Prof. David Munthali of Botswana College of Agriculture, who is also the Chair of ANAFE’s Southern Africa Regional Agricultural Forum for Training (SA-RAFT)

M&E Framework for UniBRAIN FinalizedA framework to monitor progress and evaluate results of Universities, Business and Research in Agricultural Innovation (UniBRAIN) Program has been finalized.

Key UniBRAIN partners, led by FARA and the African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) met in Nairobi on June 27-28th, 2013 to validate framework. other UniBRAIN partners included: Agri-Business Incubation Trust (AgBIT); Creating Competitive Livestock-Bias Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness (CCLEAr); Afri-Banana Products (ABP); The Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC); and Consortium for Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development (CURAD); West African Agribusiness Resource Incubator(WAARI), Mali. .

The M&E framework defines the parameters for assessing the results – outputs and outcomes - arising from implementation of UniBRAIN activities as outlined in the program documents.

UniBRAIN aims at contributing to the creation of jobs and generation of incomes from sustainable agribusiness operations. It is being implemented by 13 partners and six pilot incubators.

ANAFE in charge of a crucial component of UNIBRAIN: Ensuring tertiary educational institutions produce Agribusiness graduates with the potential to become efficient entrepreneurs.

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Lecturers and Tutors Trained on Improved Methods for Agribusiness TeachingThere was a rich menu of educative and thought-provoking presentations on agribusiness, especially as it relates to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa

Representatives from the ANAFE SASACID programme Agribusiness

Pilot Institutions went through an intensive four day training on Agribusiness Learning and Teaching.

In total, 19 trainees from 13 African countries graduated with a certificate in ‘improved methods for Agribusiness Learning’ as part of the Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID) programme.

The training, held on May 6th-9th, 2013, was organized by Market Matters Inc. It aimed to expose the lecturers and tutors to first-hand experience and knowledge of successful and tested Agribusiness training methods and techniques with a view to improving their respective training assignments.

There was a rich menu of educative and thought-provoking presentations on agribusiness, especially as it relates to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa; and how to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture amongst graduates from Tertiary Agricultural Education (TAE) institutions in Africa, which is one of ANAFE’s key focus areas. However, three items stood out for the ANAFE group.

First was an exciting and educative presentation on ‘Teaching Agribusiness: Tools of Trade’ by Dr. Norbert Wilson, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at Auburn University, United States.

The second key item was the visit to the Standard Bank centre for agribusiness Leadership and mentorship Development at Stellenbosch University where the Director, Prof Johan van Rooyen, explained the anatomy of collaboration between the university and the Bank. The fruitful

collaboration between the university and the bank provides an interesting case study on how the private sector can successfully partner with institutions of higher learning to improve agribusiness education in Africa.

Finally, there was an interesting interactive session among the ANAFE group focusing on ‘Institutional Arrangements for Agribusiness Education: Forging Smart and Transformative Partnerships’.

The session was facilitated by Professor Leapetswe Malete, the Director of International Education and Partnerships and Associate Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Botswana; Dr Linley Chiwona-Karltun, a lecturer and Research fellow at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; and Dr Jose Jackson Malete, a scientist in the food group of the Centre

for Scientific Research, Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation(CesrlKi) at the University of Botswana.

Universities and Colleges supported by ANAFE to attend the training included: Sahel region: Senegal (University of Thies, University of Gaston Berger), Burkina Faso (University of Bobo Dioulasso); Africa-Humid Tropics, Benin (Abomey Calavi University), Ivory Coast (Université Houphouet Boigny), Nigeria (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) and Cameroon (University of Dschang); East and Central Africa, Sudan (Kordofan University), Uganda (Nyabyeya Forestry College) and Kenya (Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi) and Southern Africa, Botswana (Botswana College of Agriculture); Zambia (Mulungushi University) and Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe College of Forestry).

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ANAFE participants at the Agribusiness Training in Cape Town, South Africa during a visit to the Standard Bank centre for agribusiness Leadership and mentorship Development at Stellenbosch University.

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Pedagogy Training for Tertiary Agricultural Education LecturersSo far, 56 lecturers and tutors have been trained on various aspects of pedagogy and are expected to spearhead a new approach in delivering agricultural education in Africa

Sustainable food security in Africa hinges heavily on the existence of a critical

mass of skilled and knowledgeable agricultural graduates who can become successful farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs.

In light of the above, lecturers and tutors of agriculture and natural resource sciences in Africa must not only embrace but also integrate effective teaching methodologies in their work within the context of emerging techno-social and economic dynamics both at the global and local levels.

In pursuit of the above goal, the African Network For Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) is implementing a project titled ‘Strengthening methods for Teaching and learning and enhancing agricultural information and knowledge management’ under the umbrella of the Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID) Programme.

Pedagogy Training For English Speaking LecturersThe first training for lecturers and tutors from Anglophone institutions comprised 26 Lecturers and Tutors from12 institutions of higher learning in 10 African countries. The training was held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya from 13th – 17th May, 2013.

The lecturers and tutors were drawn from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya (4); University of Nairobi, Kenya (2); Natural Resource Development College, Zambia (2); Mulungushi University, Zambia (2); Malawi College of Forestry and Wildlife (2); Nyabyeya Forestry College, Uganda (2); University of Kordofan, Sudan (1); University of Nigeria Nsukka (1); University of Ghana (1); Higher Polytechnique Institute

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based learning (PBL) and Case methodology and Education for Sustainable Development and subject-specific case work. Other interesting topics included: Making content relevant; Education for Sustainable Development & gender considerations; Course planning, Learning activities-how it works; The course planning cycle; Interactive course planning tool ‘Kummel’; Teaching & Learning Online; Web-enhanced learning, Web Resources and OER (Open Educational Resources).

The trainees resolved to integrate the teaching methodologies within their work. Participants commended ANAFE for the training saying it will go a long way in improving their work. A follow up action plan on the application of the new skills gained by the participants was developed and will be monitored closely in the next few months.

Manica, Mozambique (1); University of Namibia (1), Federal College of Ibadan, Nigeria(1); Universite Catholique De Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (1) and Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania(1).

The training was facilitated by Roger Pettersson and Peter Aspengren from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Student Affairs and Learning Development.

Pedagogy Training For French Speaking LecturersThe second workshop targeting Francophone lecturers and tutors attracted 30 participants from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. The training was held at Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Côte d’Ivoire.It was facilitated by Natalie Jellinek from SLU.

The two highly interactive trainings focused on the following topics: Pedagogy/Andragogy, didactics, Theoretical background to education, Constructive alignment, Problem-

A cross-section of participants at the pedagogy training workshop for French speaking lecturers take part in a group discussion during the training. The training was held at Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Côte d’Ivoire.

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been trying to do in the past but now I have the right p e d a g o g i c skills to implement it fully thanks to ANAFE.

Finally, the network I have built with fellow participants, the hospitality of the Kenyans and the enthusiasm of the facilitators will be cherished through the years to come!!!

Participants’ Reflections on the Pedagogy TrainingParticipants commend ANAFE for holding the Pedagogy Training and promise to implement what they learnt from the workshop

A rewarding and refreshing experience

I must admit that the training was indeed

rewarding, refreshing experience and educative. I learnt how to improve my teaching skills as a teacher. Specifically, how to integrate the issue of sustainable d e v e l o p m e n t and constructive alignment in realizing

the intended learning outcomes from students using varied teaching methodologies.. .

I discussed with my Head of Department on the need to share my knowledge with members of the Department first, after which I will extend it to the Faculty. He told me to prepare the necessary logistics so that it will be carried out second week of June. He also promised to discuss with the Dean of the Faculty so that the training will be extended to other Faculty members. I must commend the ANAFE Team for a job well done as the programme was well organized without any loophole

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I am so grateful to ANAFE for the opportunity to participate in the

workshop on Pedagogy. I learnt a lot that will improve my delivery not only as a lecturer but as a communicator of agricultural technology and innovation. I think the entire organisation of the workshop was perfect and I commend the organisers.

In future, ANAFE should have sub-regional workshops which can also be used as a follow up to check on the progress of participants in the various sub-regions. I really appreciate the link between learning outcomes, course activities and assessment as explained at the course. This is something I have

I Was Particularly Impressed with the use of Case Studies

I really enjoyed the workshop;

accommodation and workshop delivery were

perfect. I was particularly impressed with the use of case studies and changing the methods of teaching to suit specific contexts.

I intend to start applying what I learnt in the workshop immediately. I will first start with myself, incorporating the key elements of the training during my lectures. Next, I will invite some lectures to my class so they can observe and learn the new methods of teaching; I will also make a presentation about the workshop to my colleagues.

Ifeoma Jonathan, University of

Nigeria, NsukkaRichard Osei-Amponsah,

University of Ghana, Legon

I learnt a lot that will improve my delivery

Zobida Habib, University of Kordofan,

Sudan

I am now equipped with relevant teaching skills

This was a very relevant

training workshop and was well o r g a n i z e d . Participants were well involved, the workshop was lively and managed to put all senses together and enhance the

learning.

I am no longer the same teacher I used to be. I am now equipped with relevant teaching skills with relevant knowledge in content development that will change the face of learning not only at my College but in the Agriculture and Forestry sectors. We intend to propose for a follow up workshop with trainers at Malawi College of Forestry and Wildlife to promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). To the facilitators (Peter and Rodger) to me it’s hats off and thumbs up. Please keep it on. To the organizers, I say thank you for a wonderful workshop that made me realize, notice, feel and learn something about ESD.

Gift Kamanga Thole, Malawi College of Forestry and

Wildlife

I will implement what i learnt

We

have a m e e t i n g on June 3rd at my University and I am planning to make a

presentation about what I learnt during the workshop, and what I think we can improve at my university.

I may change some assessment criteria and think of some motivation techniques to have more students participating in the class.

I think in future, events like this should have a welcome cocktail/gala dinner and some entertainment activities (at least one day)

In future I would prefer if ANAFE would extend the period of the training and that if possible field trips may be included. All in all Thank you ANAFE!!!

Albasini Canico, Higher Polytechnique Institute of Manica, Mozambique

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ANAFE researchers, Hilda Kegode(standing left), Marta Zdravkovic(standing right) and Dr. Mirjam Steglich(seated left) and Jean-Claude Bidogeza of UniBRAIN.

The African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources

Education (ANAFE) in partnership with the UniBRAIN Facility, is conducting three new studies focusing on University-Private sector linkages and Agribusiness Education in Africa.

The first study ‘Assessing the efficacy of UniBRAIN internships in nurturing graduate entrepreneurs’ is being conducted by Ms. Hilda Kegode, an MSc student from the University of Eldoret, Kenya, and currently an intern with ANAFE.

The second study, ‘Opportunities for African Universities and private sector

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ANAFE Finalizing Studies on University-Private Sector Linkages and Agribusiness Education in Africa The studies are expected to shed more light on agribusiness education and university-private sector linkage in Africa, and from which practical recommendations will be extracted and acted upon by key stakeholders

University (SLU); she is also an intern with ANAFE.

Finally, a baseline study on Tertiary Agribusiness Education in selected African Countries. The objective is to map out agribusiness education at selected African Universities and/or colleges that provides primary information for a database as well as case study information with a focus on Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Uganda and Zambia. Dr. Mirjam Steglich working with ANAFE is spearheading the work.

All the three studies will be conducted under the umbrella of Universities, Business and Research in Agricultural Innovation (UniBRAIN).

and dissemination, access to CTA information products, monitoring and evaluation, proposal development and training.

CTA is conducting an impact study of its support to its ACP partner ACP organizations and Networks, which includes ANAFE.

collaboration’ is being conducted by Marta Zdravkovic, an MSc student based at the Swedish Agricultural

EVALUATION of ANAFE-CTA Partnerships UnderwaySupport from CTA has contributed mainly in transforming land use education programs into more integrative and effective approaches for solving real development problems

The partnership between the African Network for

Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is likely to go a notch higher following an evaluation that is being undertaken on the outcomes emerging from the collaboration.

CTA has been supporting ANAFE to strengthen the information and knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation capacity so as to have been working closely in a bid contribute effectively towards realizing food security, poverty reduction and preservation of the natural resource base. The support focused on studies, information management

ANAFE Network Manager, Dr Sebastian Chakeredza(centre), Communications Officer, Alfred Ochola (Right) and M&E consultant, Enid Kaabunga, during the CTA evaluation planning workshop in Zimbabwe.

ANAFE Secretariat staff and other organizations supported by CTA met in Zimbabwe to refine the methodology and focus of the study. ANAFE was represented by the Network Manager, Dr Sebastian Chakeredza and Communications Officer, Alfred Ochola. Enid Kaabunga, an M&E expert is conducting the study on behalf of ANAFE.

The study will offer opportunities for re-focusing CTA’s interventions and support, and possibly reveal new forms of partnering that enhance organisational capacity development while at the same increasing development impact.

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Intellectual Protection of bio-innovations is one of the key challenges facing small and Medium

Size Enterprises in Africa

However, The Afri-Banana Products, one of UniBRAIN’s incubators, has been able to successfully circumvent this handicap.

The FREVASEMA project was awarded a patent in 2009 under the Patents Statute, 1991 of the Republic of Uganda to protect Fresh Vacuum Sealed Matoke. This project has also been given the US Food and Drug Administration Certificate as of 2010.

Speaking during the African Conference on the Strategic importance of Intellectual Property Policies to foster Innovation,

Prof. David C. Munthali Promoted to full Professor of

Entomology

ANAFE’s Southern Africa – Regional Agricultural Forum for

Training (SA-RAFT) Chair, Prof David Munthali, has been promoted to become a full professor of Entomology.

Prof. D.C Munthali of Botswana College of Agriculture has been instrumental in building the profile of ANAFE in Southern Africa.

On behalf of the Secretariat and the entire ANAFE fraternity, we take this opportunity to congratulate Prof. David. C. Munthali on this significant and well deserved milestone and wish him the very best in his future.

Prof. David C. Munthali, ANAFE SA-RAFT Chair, University of Botswana

Afri-Banana Incubator shows the way in Intellectual Protection of Bio-innovations

value Creation and competitive, Afri-Banana Chief executive Office, Dr George Bazirake, described how the incubator was able to protect Fresh Vacuum Sealed Matoke (FREVASEMA) from intellectual property violations.

“The patent and certificate have enabled this enterprise to expand and put its products into the market and these products are now being consumed in 12 states in the United States’ said Dr Bazirake.

For the patent to be awarded to FREVASEMA: the project needed three things: bio-innovative methods, a scientific and technological approach, and biotechnology claims.

ANAFE Board Member Honored with State Award

ANAFE Southern Africa –Regional Agricultural Forum for Training (SA-RAFT) Vice Chair, Prof (Mrs) Marie

Francoise Driver has been decorated with a state distinction by the President of the Republic of Mauritius. The award was given during celebrations to commemorate Mauritius National Day.

Consequently, Prof. Driver was elevated to the rank of Officer of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (OSK), in recognition of her contribution in the fields of education and research.

“I am grateful and thankful to my students and colleagues, who have contributed immensely

to my professional development over the years. I have a special thought for ANAFE. I am proud and honoured to have worked with great colleagues. Many thanks to you all” she said .

The Official Ceremony will take place at the Mauritius State House. On behalf of the Secretariat and the entire ANAFE fraternity, we take this opportunity to wish Prof. Driver the best.

Prof (Mrs) Marie Francoise Driver,

SA-RAFT) Vice Chair, University of Mauritius

ANAFE Board Member Appointed RectorANAFE Board Member and chair of AHT-RAFT, Prof. Jean Claude Codjia has been appointed as the first rector of a newly established University in Benin. Prof. Codjia becomes the first rector of Université d’Agriculture de Kétou (UAK), which is entirely devoted to agriculture. Upon his appointment Prof Codjia had this to say:

“This appointment successfully achieved the whole project to set in Benin Republic the first Agricultural University in French West Africa. Since the last few years, we have worked hard for this dream which becomes a reality today. Undoubtedly, my volume of work and responsibilities will increase but we must win this challenge. I hope to strengthen this partnership with ANAFE institution and family

though this new opportunity”. On behalf of the ANAFE family, we take this opportunity to congratulate Prof Codjia and wish him the best in his new position.

Prof Jean C. Codjia, Chair AHT-RAFT, Abomey Calavi

University

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“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the ob-

stacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”

Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery: An Autobiography

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Reforming curricula in Higher Education in Africa: Realities, Challenges and Opportunities

Les Réformes des Curricula de l’Enseignement Supérieur agricole en Afrique:Réalités, Dé�s et Opportunités

General Assembly of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA).Accra, Ghana, 15th July 2013

The Organizers for the 3rd International Conference on: Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS): for a Food-Secure Africa, kindly invite authors to submit Abstracts of papers and posters.Abstracts are invited on the following conference themes:Theme 1: Resilience of agricultural and livelihood systemsa) Diversification for food

security in Sub-Saharan Africa

b) NUS for nutrition and healthTheme 2: Upgrading value chains of neglected and underutilized species

Theme 3: Creating an enabling policy environmenta) Policy frameworksb) Capacity development and

institutionsc) Partnerships, Projects and,

Platforms.The conference will be held in Accra, Ghana, from 25 th to 27th September 2013Kindly submit your Abstract by 15 July, 2013 to email: [email protected] more information on submission guidelines go to http://anafe-africa.org/?page_id=531

Call for Abstracts of Papers and Posters

Agribusiness Education Fair, Nairobi, Kenya

An Agribusiness Education Fair will be held at the World Agroforestry Centre, Nairobi, Kenya from 9th – 11th October 2013.

The fair is being organized by the African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education in conjunction with the Forum For Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), Pan African Agribusiness Consortium (PanAAC) and the Association of African Business Schools (AABS).

The objective of the fair is to improve Agribusiness teaching and research through stronger linkages of Training institutions with Business and Private sector.

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