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Inaugural Cohort of 49 AWARD Policy Fellows from six Countries Announced
49 female policy practitioners from Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia have been selected to participate in a Fellowship designed to improve policy processes in the agri-food systems. African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the selection of 49 African mid-career women as Fellows in the first cohort of […]
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AWARD Convenes for the Annual Review and Planning Workshop and Steering Committee Meeting
Nairobi- November 14 -18, 2022 — African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Steering Committee, staff, and key stakeholders are convening at the World Agroforestry (ICRAF) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, for its annual review and planning workshop and Steering Committee meeting. AWARD is conducting an external evaluation of the current Strategic Plan (2017-2022) and […]
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AWARD Country Chapter in Kenya Wins a Grant to Advance Gender Equity and Climate Action
(Photo: 2010 AWARD Fellow Esther Kanduma at a sensitization workshop with women pastoralists in Baringo county, Kenya. Photo Credit: KeAWARD) As the world convenes in Egypt for COP 27 to accelerate action toward climate goals, we are pleased to announce that our country chapter, Kenyan Women in Agricultural Research and Development (KeAWARD), has been named […]
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Not yet there: Progress Toward Equitable Agricultural Research and Innovation- Dr. Susan Kaaria
In a candid conversation with the Panafrican Agriculture magazine, Dr. Susan Kaaria, AWARD Director, discussed the persistent barriers that hinder women from meaningful contributions to agriculture. She notes that while there has been some progress in addressing gender inequality, for example, the increased emphasis on policies and programs to pay attention to the needs and […]
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One Planet Laureate Candidate Wins Grant to Optimize Fish Processing in Malawi
James John Banda, a research scientist, specializing in food science, was awarded a grant of USD 20,000 to optimize the fish value chain in Malawi through improved smoking kilns and stoves. The grant is part of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ARSF3-ECR) program that supports early career researchers to undertake research that builds […]
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Photo Story – Collaborating with Farmers to give Soils a New Lease of Life
Ikabongo Mukumbuta’s research focuses on soil health management and ecosystem restoration. He is particularly interested in measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural soils and analyzing how climate change and on-farm practices influence these emissions. “I chose to study soil science because it is the foundation for agricultural production,” says Ikabongo, a 2021 One Planet […]
Read MoreAWARD Country Chapter in Kenya Wins a Grant to Advance Gender Equity and Climate Action
KeAWARD was awarded the grant for their project on “Ufugaji bora, Uhai wetu,” two Swahili phrases meaning “Climate-smart pastoralism Our lifeline.” The project seeks to promote methane-free probiotic feed additives that will replace methane-producing microbes in livestock to reduce emissions from livestock, contributing to climate change mitigation. Read more
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One Planet Laureate Candidates Publish a Review of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa
Addressing the adoption of CSA in Africa, six One Planet Laureate Candidates recently published a peer-reviewed article on ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture in African Countries: A Review of Strategies and Impacts on Smallholder Farmers.’ The devastating effects of climate change on Africa’s agri-food systems and smallholders’ livelihoods cannot be overemphasized. That is why Africa needs to transform […]
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Photo story – How Participatory Soil Mapping to Promote Healthy Soils Could be a Win-win-win
Thanks to innovation, scientific research, and concerted action, the vision for healthier and more productive soils is now more precise. Angela Bwalya, a Senior Agricultural Researcher and a 2019 One Planet Laureate Candidate, works with Zambian farmers to improve soil nutrients and water retention for enhanced yields.
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AgSpirations: Inspiring Stories of African Agriculture, Volume 2
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 —African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is excited to release a new publication featuring a collection of inspiring stories from select One Planet Laureate Candidates working to develop solutions to help African smallholders cope with the changing climate and transform the continent’s food systems. AWARD is a convener and partner […]
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