The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter December, 2011

As the end of a year approaches we tend to think back over the previous twelve months and recall our experiences at home and in the workplace. For the many people who have been involved in the Strengthening Capacity for Agricultural Research for Development (SCARDA) project, or in follow-on activities under Strengthening Capacity for Agricultural Innovation (SCAIN), this time of reflection has special significance. After almost five years, external support for these capacity strengthening initiatives is drawing to a close. What will be their legacy and how will the people and organizations who have participated in the various activities continue to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired? This issue of the newsletter provides a special focus on SCARDA/SCAIN.