Strengthening research capacity for agricultural development in post-conflict and protracted crisis countries in africa: A FARA perspective
Abstract
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Conflicts or crises are prevalent in a number of African countries and invariably cause
disruption of economic and livelihood support systems. The agricultural sector, a major
contributor to economies of these countries, is often the most affected in scenarios of conflicts
and requires immediate attention due to its important role in the embryonic development of
countries emerging from conflict or those undergoing protracted crisis. The Forum for
Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has been on the forefront in charting out the
agricultural research and development agenda in post-conflict and protracted crisis (2PC)
countries of Africa. Working closely with key African and international partners, FARA has
strengthened agricultural research capacity in a number of post-conflict countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and facilitated global advocacy engagements towards an agenda for action
on 2PC countries. Examples of such countries include Rwanda, Burundi and Congo
Brazzaville where FARA in partnership with sub-regional agencies in Eastern Africa
(particularly RUFORUM and ASARECA) has made significant contribution to strengthening
requisite capacity to drive the agricultural development agenda. These efforts represent a
significant contribution to the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme
(CAADP).
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