CALL FOR PROPOSALS & TORS FOR PROCUREMENT OF GRAPHICS EXPERT TO DESIGN COMMUNICATION AND VISIBILITY MATERIALS, POLICY BRIEFS, REPORTS INCLUDING ANNUAL REPORTS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is a Continental body that brings National Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) providers in Africa under one umbrella. The AFAAS has received grant funding from the European Union managed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under Grant Number: 2000002981 towards the implementation of the Comprehensive
CALL FOR PROPOSALS & TORS FOR GENDER EXPERT TO SUPPORT IN INTEGRATING GENDER IN AEAS PLANNING & PROGRAMMING INTO THE AFAAS GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY AND 2022-2028 OPERATIONAL PLAN
Contract Ref: No. AFAAS/IFAD-EU/CQS/2023/0016
Activity 2.1.4 (iii) of AWP&B 2023
Item 2.5 of Approved PP2023
Date: 6th October, 2023
Transformative Agricultural Impacts through Digital Connectors in Ugandan and Kenyan Farming Communities
Written by Bella Bashir Kampala-Uganda: The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), in partnership with Ag-Connectors through its Country Chapters in Uganda and Kenya, is spearheading a transformative initiative on Digital connectors for Farming Communities project (DC4FC) in districts of Luweero and Bugiri districts in Uganda, as well as Muranga County in Kenya. The
CAADP-XP4 Consortium Strengthens Capacity of Agricultural Stakeholders on Resource Mobilization at a 5-Day IntensiveTraining in Uganda
Authors: Ibenu Sharon (AFAAS), Bridget Kakuwa (CCARDESA), Benjamin Abugri (FARA) 14th August, Kampala – Uganda – With the overarching goal of fostering sustainable agricultural research transformation and rural development across Africa, the importance of strategic alliances and effective resource mobilization cannot be overstated. To this end, the CAADPXP4 Consortium comprising the Forum for Agricultural Research
Unlocking the Power of Unity through Famer Field Schools
In 2022, Vibrant We Youth Group emerged as a beacon of hope in Kyakayege village, Katwe sub-county, Sembabule district. Comprising 26 members (8 males and 18 females), the group was united under the leadership of Mahadi Muyise as the chairperson and Orikiriza Joan as the assistant chairperson. Every Sunday at 2pm, these dedicated individuals gathered
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FOSTERNG STAKEHOLDER COLABORATION AND NETWORKING
Written by Aubed Kang’ombeZulu MaFAAS CIKM. Malawi Forum for Agricultural Advisory services recently conducted an annual farming and extension conference. The event was organized alongside the Last mile project IFAD mission which was attended by AFAAS and its CFs, GFRAS and its regional representatives. Over 50 member organizations of MaFAAS showcased different innovations being implemented
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Delivering Extension to the ‘Last Mile’ Bridging the gap for Rural Communities; A case of Joseph Ng’ang’a Kihara, avocado farmer, Central Kenya
Extension services play a crucial role in supporting farmers and rural communities by providing them with valuable knowledge, training, and resources to improve agricultural practices and livelihoods. The African Forum for Agriculture Advisory Services (AFAAS) through its Country Forums has been implementing ‘the Last Mile Project’ in three countries in Africa; Kenya Malawi and Cameroon
The Golden Fields, Turning Farming into a Profitable Career
Farming is not just a way of life, it can also be a profitable business adventure. Agriculture is an essential sector of the economy, providing food and raw materials for families and industries across the world. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in farming as a business and many civil servants in
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Reviving FAAS Rwanda: A Path Towards Strengthening Agricultural Extension for Sustainable Development
Kigali-Rwanda 12th May: In the pursuit of sustainable development and food security, agricultural extension services play a pivotal role in bridging the knowledge gap between researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders. Recognizing the significance of effective agricultural extension systems, the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) and the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)
Implementation of the AUC-AFAAS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 2015- 2019 REPORT
Our Stategic Pillars Pillar 1: Developing and sustaining network capacities Under this Pillar AFAAS will undertake the activities that build on the achievements of the previous strategy. These include areas of governance, network management, coordination and operationalization of CF in existing and emerging countries. Under this Pillar, AFAAS will mutate its modus operandi from central
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AFAAS Gender Mainstreaming Strategy- Draft for validation
African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), a continental organization in Africa with a mandate for implementing the agricultural advisory services aspect of the CAADP Pillar IV programme. Founded in 2004, with a mission to promote lesson learning and add value to initiatives in agricultural extension and advisory services through information sharing and increase professional
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