By Benita Nsabua on Mon, 05/30/2011 - 09:26
By Brenda Zulu
The gender indicator is worth monitoring overtime, as it will show whether there is growth in participation of women in the scientific career in Africa.
Presenting Chapter 3 on Research and experimental development of the African Innovation Outlook 2010, Prof Dr Claes Brudenius, from the Research Policy Institute Lund University in Sweden said under the allocation of human resources among the sectors the female participation ratio for women employed as researchers and as support staff was similar.
By Benita Nsabua on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 15:18
Ngandu Bwalya, Investment Promotions and Banking Consultant
This working session has clarified what we have read in the CAADP Guide. The exchange of ideas with fellow participants has helped me to understand the process very well.
By Benita Nsabua on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 10:49
By Denis Jjuuko
By Benita Nsabua on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 15:21
The Overseas Development Institute has focused its lens on progress in development. 22 countries come under the microscope as part of the Institute’s Development Progress Stories project which identifies transformations in developing countries. Whilst the concluding report is not available until later this spring the individual stories are all available at www.developmentprogress.org.
By Benita Nsabua on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 15:34
As the G20 meetings move forward, the issue of rising food prices and threatened food security remains a top priority. The Food Security Portal, facilitated by IFPRI, has launched a new feature on its homepage designed to track the research that is informing this important discussion. Learn more at the Food Security Portal Food for Thought blog.
By Benita Nsabua on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 20:04
By Zachary Ochieng
The 7th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform meeting came to a close in Yaounde with a call on AU member states to increase funding for agriculture to boost food security and reduce poverty levels on the continent. A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting urged for the prioritization of the agricultural sector given that it is the main employer of the youth and women in Africa.
By Benita Nsabua on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 21:32
Par Marie-Noëlle Guichi
Près de 260 délégués représentant 27 pays africains dont le Cameroun, prennent part depuis le 23 mars dernier, à la 7e réunion de la Plateforme de partenariat du Programme détaillé de développement de l’agriculture africaine, PDDAA, qui se déroulera jusqu’au 25 mars prochain à l’Hôtel Hilton de Yaoundé.
By Benita Nsabua on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 21:29
Par Roukiattou OUEDRAOGO
Elisabeth Atanga, présidente de la Plateforme panafricaine des organisationspaysannes lors d’une conférence de presse organisé le 23 mars à Yaoundé à souligné l’importance pour les décideurs africains de porter le leadership du secteur agricole africain.
By Benita Nsabua on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 21:27
Par Roukiattou Ouédraogo
Plus de 260 délégués, en provenance de 27 pays sont mobilisés au chevet de l’agriculture africaine à Yaoundé, au Cameroun du 23 au 25 mars.
Réunis à l’occasion de La 7ème Réunion de la Plateforme de Partenariat du Programme Détaillé pour le Développement de l’Agriculture Africaine (PDDAA), ces représentants du secteur public, de la société civile et du secteur privé africains, passeront au peigne fin la problématique de « la responsabilité mutuelle dans la formulation et la mise en œuvre des plans d’investissement des pays membres du PDDAA».
By Benita Nsabua on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 21:22
The meeting takes place at a time when global dialogue is focused on agricultural performance, food security and climate change.
By Zachary Ochieng
YAOUNDE—-The 7th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform meeting kicked off in Yaounde today under the auspices of the NEPAD Planning and Coordination Agency (NPCA) and the African Union Commission.
