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African Association of Agricultural Economists is a network of Agricultural Economists working to improve the productivity of African agriculture

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@afraaecon
AAAE
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📢 Call for Papers: 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (ACAE) AAAE & IFPRI-Africa invite researchers, policymakers & practitioners to submit original research shaping Africa’s agri-food future. 📝 Deadline: 31 March 2026 🔗 Submit: https://t.co/n8lQ64a4mG
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AAAE
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⏳ Applications Closing Soon! The SHEAF Fellowship closes soon for African women professionals in Kenya, Malawi & Senegal working to address gender inequalities in agri-food systems. 🗓️ Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 (midnight EAT) 🔗 Apply: https://t.co/oeK4RZS5b2 #WomenInAgriFood
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@AGRA_Africa
AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.
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Smallholders are the backbone of Africa’s food future, and it’s time our food systems truly reflect that. In this @wef piece co-authored by @aruhweza and Tania Strauss, we are reminded that competitive, smallholder-led value chains are essential to food security, inclusive
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Poultry is a rapid job creator in Africa – diversifying and reducing the protein gap is the quickest lever to strengthen Africa’s food economy.
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@afraaecon
AAAE
4 months
Agriculture is Africa’s backbone — providing livelihoods for 70% (mostly women) & contributing 30% to GDP. Yet it remains underfunded & underoptimized. Read more on: 🔗 https://t.co/NsvfOQfDE1
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AAAE
5 months
Call for Papers! Submit your research on “Leveraging the Agrifood System (AFS) for Jobs” for the ANAPRI & World Bank session on Nov 3, 2025, Kigali ✅ Input to World Bank flagship study ✅ Travel & lodging support Deadline: Sept 15, 2025 🔗 https://t.co/K1XuUbeRBT
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@CGIAR
CGIAR
5 months
🚀 Applications open: NL-CGIAR Senior Expert Programme II Opportunity for Dutch researchers to contribute to CGIAR research projects. 📅 Matchmaking session: 24 September 2025 | 12:00–16:00 CEST 🔗 Register: https://t.co/u5iFFlZ32T #WithScienceWeCan #NLCGIAR
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@FARAinfo
FARA Africa
5 months
At #TICAD9 🇯🇵, #FARA signed an MoU with @jircas_direct to advance the Soil Initiative for Africa #SIA & the #AFSH_AP. With @SasakawaAfrica, the partnership will validate tech solutions to tackle Africa’s soil health challenges. #SoilHealth #FARAinfo #SustainableAgriculture
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AAAE
6 months
Call for Papers – ACAE 2026 📅 22–25 Sept 2026 | 📍 Nairobi, Kenya Theme: Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation & Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa 📝 Submit research papers, policy briefs & case studies. Details: https://t.co/wpvZaeMcgS #ACAE2026
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@IFPRI
IFPRI
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3️⃣ days until this #IFPRIPolicySeminar: 📌 Fertilizer, soil health, & economic shocks: Policy lessons learned from recent events 🗓️ June 11 from 9:30 to 11:00AM EDT 📍Online Register here: https://t.co/kTwsJthQ4T @_Food_Policy @CGIAR @CornellDyson @WorldBank @ASU @irri
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AAAE
10 months
Calling young professionals from Ghana, Kenya & Uganda! The 2025 Young Impact Associates (YIA) Fellowship is accepting applications as your chance to gain skills in data & impact measurement on agrifood systems Apply by: April 30, 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/yRgP1Kqpqj
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AAAE
11 months
This #IWD2025, we celebrate the power of women in agriculture! 👩🏾‍🌾 Under the theme #AccelerateAction, let’s push for equal opportunities, access to resources, and a future where women in agriculture can thrive. Their strength feeds nations! 🌾 #WomenInAgriculture #EmpowerHer
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AAAE
11 months
🚨 Job Alert! The Gates Foundation is hiring a Senior Program Officer, R&D Systems Advocacy in Nairobi, Kenya! Lead global health innovation efforts & drive impactful change. 📷 Apply by Feb 28, 2025 ( https://t.co/3siBB0SRQ6) #Hiring #GlobalHealth #Advocacy #ikokazike
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@WandileSihlobo
Wandile Sihlobo
1 year
The SA agriculture and land policy discourse risks entering a period of stagnation like much of the country’s developmental agenda. More than three years ago we knew that government had over the years acquired about 2.5-million hectares of land. https://t.co/n94PyYXTMw
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If the government cannot  release more land there is a risk to the growth prospects of SA’s agriculture and rural economy
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@WorldBankAfrica
World Bank Africa
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In just a few months, #Comoros' rice market has been transformed. Private businesses are stepping up, rice prices are falling, and food security is improving. This is what successful reform looks like:
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@CGIAR
CGIAR
1 year
🛰️ @IFPRI is improving smallholder farming in Kenya through satellite-based crop mapping, providing farmers with critical insights for sustainable land use. Learn more: https://t.co/nuK2OVo3GQ #Innovation
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@DamilolaSDG7
Damilola Ogunbiyi
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⚡ Want to be part of #Africa’s energy transformation? The #Mission300 Energy Summit taking place on 27 and 28 January in #Tanzania will drive reforms, mobilize investments, and put commitments in motion. Experience the event online: https://t.co/ZMvmkurvy6 #PoweringAfrica
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@WorldBankAfrica
World Bank Africa
1 year
“Before 2019, we produced 8,000 chickens a year. Now, we produce 28,000!” With the right support, farmers like Souleymane are boosting productivity, empowering them to plan for the future. Read how livestock farming is thriving in #Cameroon: https://t.co/ty4aa25U2C
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AAAE
1 year
CALL FOR PROPOSALS! INCLUDE invites Proposals for the new research program: "Green Jobs for Youth in a Just Food Systems Transition in Africa" focusing on Youth employment, Climate justice, Gender disparities & digital tools in green agriculture Apply: https://t.co/FdGOLlY8Jh
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AAAE
1 year
In East & Southern Africa, cowpea sustains farmers facing erratic weather. New advances via Feed the Future ILCI boost yields, drought tolerance & nutrition, ensuring food security for millions. 🔗 Read More https://t.co/1nKBHb4DAr #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilient
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@afraaecon
AAAE
1 year
🚨 Only a few days left! Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Agribusiness Challenge Fund by 22 Nov 2024 📢 Funding: $500K–$2.5M over 3 years ✅ For agri-SMEs creating jobs for youth, women, & marginalized groups Learn more & apply: https://t.co/kaGwzDohZj #Agribusiness #Funds
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