Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA

The Forum for Agricultural research in Africa (FARA) is an apex organization bringing together and forming coalitions of major stakeholders in agricultural research and development. FARA complements the innovative activities of national, international and sub-regional research institutions to deliver more responsive and effective services to its stakeholders. It plays advocacy and coordination roles for agricultural research for development, while the national agricultural research systems (NARS), advanced research institutions (ARIs) and international agricultural research centres (IARCs) develop improved technologies along the research-to-development continuum in their respective countries and coverage areas. FARA’s Vision: Our Vision is that Africa becomes a food and nutrition secure continent by connecting science to agricultural livelihoods through partnerships. FARA’s Mission: To Facilitate innovative partnerships and solutions that enhance the application of science to create decent and sustainable livelihoods in Agriculture and to reduce poverty. FARA’s Value Proposition: Africans’ unique continental partnerships connecting science to agriculture for livelihood impact at scale

Website

http://www.faraafrica.org/

External link for Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA

Industry

Research

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Accra

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2002

Specialties

Advocacy and Policy, Access to Knowledge and Technologies, Strengthening Capacities, Partnerships and Strategic Alliances, Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa, Innovation Systems Platform, Climate Change , and Food and Nutrition Security