AFAAS Agricultural Extension Week, 2013

In  line  with its vision  and  mission,  AFAAS is  organizing  an  Africa wide Agricultural Extension  Week to  take  place  from 05th -10th August 2013, in Gaborone,  Botswana as endorsed  by  the  General  Assembly  in  2011.  This event is  expected  to  bring  together, agricultural  extension  and  advisory  services practitioners  across  and ...

published: 2013-02-26 | tagged: announcement

UNITAR's online courses on United Nations System and Negotiation Skills

The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP) at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) invites you to participate in the newest edition of its e-learning courses on:

•   Introduction to the United Nations System, in English, 4 February – 17 March 2013 (Application deadline: 28 January 2013) Course fee: 800 USD ...

published: 2012-11-27 | tagged: announcement

Publications of awarded contracts at FARA

1. Contract awarded by CQS:Assessment of impact on RAILS
2. Contract awarded by CQS:Editorial Services for FARA (2012-2013)
3. Contract awarded by CQS:Interpretation and translation services for FARA (2012-2013)
4. Contract awarded by CQS:Recruitment of a new Executive Director for FARA
5. Contract awarded by CQS:Development of electronic framework and ...

published: 2012-11-15 | tagged: announcement

Regional dialogue on bioenergy - 17-18 October 2012 in Abuja

Click here for more details and concept note.

published: 2012-09-24 | tagged: announcement

Announcement of semi-finalists CTA/FARA/IFS/ANAFE/ RUFORUM /NEPAD/AGRA 3rd Africa Wide Women and Young Professionals in Science Competitions

Click to download announcement and flyers of 3rd Africa-wide women in science competition and young professionals in science competition

published: 2012-09-12 | tagged: announcement

Centre for Africa Studies academic programmes

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Heidi Hudson, PhD

Co-editor
International Feminist Journal of Politics

Professor of Political Science

Programme Director: Centre for Africa Studies
University of the Free State
PO Box 339
BLOEMFONTEIN
9300
SOUTH AFRICA

Tel.: 27 51 401 2327
Fax: 27 51 401 9676

published: 2011-10-11 | tagged: announcement

International symposium on cashew nut

International symposium on cashew nut. 9 - 12 December, 2011, Madurai

published: 2011-10-10 | tagged: announcement

Request for Expression of Interest (Consultant Services)

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published: 2011-05-16 | tagged: announcement

PAEPARD Call for Applications

1. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-STAKEHOLDER-English. Download application form
2. 
   CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-STAKEHOLDER-French. Download application form

published: 2010-12-15 | tagged: announcement paepard

Call for papers-AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium 2011

This three-day bilingual (French/English) symposium is a landmark event focusing on evolving approaches, tools, methods and philosophies addressing the links between increasing climate change and variability in Africa and sustainable development. It will feature keynote speakers from across the continent, and also provide a space for creative new exchanges ...

published: 2010-12-09 | tagged: announcement

Winners of the completion on Agriculture, rural development and youth in information society

Winners are listed here. 

published: 2010-12-08 | tagged: announcement

The Crop Genebank Knowledge Base (CGKB)

The Crop Genebank Knowledge Base (CGKB) is the first online resource for genebank managers and conservationists that provides easy access to crop specific knowledge and best practices for germplasm management and a vast collection of publications and training manuals in one place.
Nine crops – banana, barley, cassava, chickpea, forage grasses ...

published: 2010-12-07 | tagged: announcement

Call for Papers, for the Special Issue on Agricultural Biodiversity in Africa in AGEE

A special issue of Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment (AGEE), focusing on agricultural biodiversity in Africa is being prepared.Please refer to the 'Aims & Scope' of Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment for details. Please NOTE that the emphasis of AGEE is on experimental papers that report unpublished research results focusing on the inter-linkages ...

published: 2010-11-26 | tagged: announcement

GCARD 2010

Historic Dialogue between Agricultural Scientists, Farmers, Policymakers, and Other Key Development Actors Charts New Path Towards Ending Hunger and Poverty. Closing Press Release

published: 2010-11-26 | tagged: announcement

GCARD 2010

Let farmers' needs drive research, an op-ed piece by Dr Monty Jones

published: 2010-11-26 | tagged: announcement

Chair-elect announced for the Global Forum on Agricultural Research

Dr Monty Jones, Executive Director of the Forum on Agricultural Research for Africa (FARA) is the new Chair of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR). More information

published: 2010-11-26 | tagged: announcement

AECF’s Research Into Business Competition

AECF’s Research Into Business Competition will provide grants up to US$1.5m to companies to commercialize agricultural research and technology. Deadline 17 May 2010. More information

published: 2010-11-26 | tagged: announcement