The Call for Applications for the 2021 Cohort of the One Planet Fellowship opens

The call for the third cohort of the One Planet Fellowship is now open for applications. The One Planet Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected, and inter-generational network of African and European scientists equipped to use a gender lens to help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate. The first cohort of […]

Webinar Series: Publishing Agricultural Development Research in Social Science Journals

Webinar #1 Co-organized by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), the CGIAR Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA), and African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Scroll down to register and view recordings Monday, November 23, 2020: While there are many important ways to disseminate findings from agricultural development research, […]

Webinar invite: Publishing agricultural development research in social science journals

While there are many important ways to disseminate findings from agricultural development research, publishing in reputable, peer-reviewed journals is particularly important for researchers as a means to not only showcase their work but also solicit peer input, gauge how their own work compares with that of others, and enhance options for career advancement. Deciding where […]

How can Africa unlock the potential of Gender-Responsive Agricultural Policies to feed its people?

Women play a critical role in feeding African populations through their roles in production, aggregation, marketing and processing. Yet, from limiting access to resources and information to supporting small food processors to access finance, information and markets, government policies play an important role in either enabling or constraining women’s success in the sector. The fundamental […]

Africa: Covid-19 Shows Why Agricultural Research Needs Greater Gender Equality

Introducing the 2020 Cohort of the One Planet Fellowship

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce that the selection process of candidates for the 2020 Cohort of the One Planet Fellowship has been completed. Following a rigorous process that was initiated in December 2019, through a competitive call, 45 early-career researchers from 14 African countries have been selected from […]

Vice Chairperson of the AWARD Steering Committee joins the global network of Food Systems Champions

Dr Jemimah Njuki, a renowned Kenyan researcher in gender and agriculture, has been named as one of the champions of the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Dr Njuki is among 60 Food Systems Champions who will “work closely with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Dr Agnes Kalibata, to kick start activities in the build-up to […]

AWARD Fellow becomes first female University Acting President in Ethiopia

Professor Fetien Abay- Abera, a renowned plant breeder and tenured professor in Ethiopia, has been appointed the acting President of Mekelle University, making her the first female University President and the only woman currently leading a public university in Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Science and Education appointed Professor Abay-Abera as the acting President of Mekelle […]

Online Facilitation Skills: Leading Virtual Teams productively

COVID 19 has compelled the world to adapt and adjust to a new normal which not only presents new challenges but also opportunities particularly for learning and skills development.  With technology rapidly evolving, facilitators and trainers have a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to people’s virtual experience, making meetings more inclusive, more effective and more […]

Webinar Invitation: Leading in Times of Crisis: Strategies for regaining momentum to thrive in complexity

Our world is becoming more complex than ever. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective leadership has never been more critical. From navigating economic uncertainty to food security to assuring the health and wellbeing of those we lead, strengthening the skills for crisis leadership is imperative. Leaders are grappling with complexities affecting business processes and […]