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AFAAS and CIMMYT Forge New Path for Digital Agricultural Extension in Africa

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August 13, 2025 — Online — The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) have taken a bold step towards transforming agricultural extension in Africa through a groundbreaking webinar showcasing adaptable digital tools for last-mile service delivery.   The session, attended by participants from across Africa […]

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RFQ For Supply of Document Scanner – Kodak I4650 for The AFAAS Secretariat Under CAADP-XP4 Project

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Dear Esteemed Bidders, The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) has received grant funding from the European Union funded by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under Grant Number: 2000002981 towards the implementation of the CAADP-XP4 Organisations under the initiative “Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA)” Project. For the

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AFAAS Executive Director Dr. Silim Nahdy Opens ARIESpace Launch, Paving the Way for a Digital Knowledge Revolution in African Agriculture

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In a landmark moment for African agricultural research and knowledge management, Dr. Silim Nahdy, Executive Director of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), delivered the opening remarks at the ARIESpace launch held as a side event during Science Week at the United Nations Campus in Nairobi. The event, attended by key stakeholders across

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Procurement of Individual Consultant: Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services Lead

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TERMS OF REFERENCE Procurement of Individual Consultant: Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services Lead Contract No. AFAAS/IFAD-EU-AGRA/CQS/2025/0002 Activity ………………. of the approved AWP&B2025 Item …………… of the Approved PP2025 Date: 12th February, 2025 The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the continental umbrella organization that aims at strengthening national Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services

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Recruitment of Executive Director Re-Advertised

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The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the Continental umbrella Organization and platform that aims at strengthening national Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) in Africa in order to contribute to sustained productivity, profitability and growth of African agriculture for poverty reduction. AFAAS was established in 2004, with a Secretariat located in Kampala,

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AFAAS Refreshed Strategy 2018 – 2027

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AFAAS REFRESHED STRATEGY 2018 -2027 02Download INTRODUCTION1.1 Background and contextThe African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the continental African body that brings all agricultural extension and advisory services (AEAS), stakeholders, and state and nonstate actors under one umbrella. It embraces both public and private actors who have a stakein AEAS along the agricultural

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Malawi Government Commits to Boost Extension Financing at AFAAS Regional Policy Dialogue

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Malawi government is committed to continue to priotize facilitation of its agriculture extension system because it is the backbone of agriculture as a major critical sector of its economy, this was revealed by the Malawi agriculture minister Honorable Sam Dalisto Kawale, while officiating at the opening ceremony of the Policy Dialogue on mainstreaming Private sector

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Seventh Africawide Agriculture Extension Week 2025 Launched in Malawi

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‘We cannot attain our goal of the “Africa we want” and the agenda 2063, if agriculture extension is still looked at as last option support to Africa’s agriculture development initiatives.’ This was the key statement made by Honourable Sam Dalisto Kawale Malawi Agriculture Minister as he officiated the Launch of the Seventh Africawide Agriculture Extension

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Key Africa Agriculture Institutions Discuss Soil Health & Water Management Coalition Agenda

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At the sidelines of the African food systems summit, Africa’s key partners in the development of agriculture have met to discuss the future of soil health and water management for better food systems. The meeting held at Lemigo Hotel discussed the core ideas or initiatives required to enable addressing gaps in soil health and water

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