Supporting innovation towards environmentally sound, climate smart and socially just agri-food systems transformation.
DeSIRA-LIFT (Leveraging the DeSIRA Initiative for agri-food systems transformation) is a service facility supporting the DeSIRA Initiative (Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture, in short DeSIRA) funded by the European Commission.
DeSIRA aims to bridge the gap between research and policy making towards resilient, sustainable and equitable agri-food systems in the Global South.
DeSIRA-LIFT provides services to DeSIRA Initiative’s implementers under three service areas, aligned with the DeSIRA pillars:
Support to the country-based DeSIRA projects to enhance their impacts by promoting Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) thinking and the use of developmental evaluation approaches.
Support to co-create knowledge and evidence to feed policy dialogues and programming on agri-food systems in the Global South.
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for two experts to support projects under the DeSIRA Initiative, in particular the training of Innovation Facilitators.
📅 Deadline for applications: 15 November 2023.
🔗 Download the Terms of Reference for further details.
Call for expressions of interest – Recruitment of a Regional Multi-actor Research Network Consortium on Agroecology in West and Central Africa
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for an expert to develop self-paced e-courses based on existing training materials developed for professionals engaged in research and innovation projects on agricultural research for development. The expert is expected to design and implement an e-training platform in collaboration with the DeSIRA-LIFT team.
We are pleased to announce our participation in the upcoming conference, “Research and Innovation in Africa: a driver for development and partnerships,” scheduled for 13 September 2023. The onsite and online event will be held at the Permanent Representation of France to the EU in Brussels.
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for an expert to conduct a rapid review of regional agricultural policies in Africa.
📅 Deadline for applications: 30 August 2023.
🔗 Download the Terms of Reference for further details.
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for a pro-active Communications Officer to join its team.
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for two experts to conduct a scoping study on existing funding mechanisms for innovation in Africa.
📅 Deadline for applications: 15 August 2023.
🔗 Download the Terms of Reference for further details.
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for an Expert in Agricultural and Innovation Policies and an Expert in Communicating Research.
📅 Deadline for applications: 23 June 2023.
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DeSIRA-LIFT, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) jointly hosted a parallel session during the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8), focusing on “Improving Climate Resilience and Sustainability of Farming and Food Systems: Exploring the Contribution of Agroecology”. Read the main takeaways from the event.
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