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 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.
This report delivers the results of a mapping exercise of actors that support agroecological transitions in sub-Saharan Africa.
One of DeSIRA-LIFT’s key objectives is to generate actionable knowledge and advice for African and European decision makers on the potential of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems for sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive food systems.
This report delivers the results of a mapping exercise of African research and education organisations and networks involved in research and innovation initiatives in the field of agroecology and other innovative approaches.
DeSIRA-LIFT has initiated a scoping study to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with off-farm production, marketing, and utilization of organic and biofertilizers.
Are breeders’ rights and farmers’ rights to seed in conflict or complementary in African countries? In its new publication Current developments in seed laws harmonisation in Africa, DeSIRA-LIFT provides key elements to answer this question.
DeSIRA-LIFT is looking for two experts who will work with the European Commission (DG INTPA) and the African Sub-Regional Organisations (SROs) ASARECA, CCARDESA, and CORAF to prepare and coordinate an upcoming call for Expressions of Interest for Regional Centres of Excellence for Agroecology.
DeSIRA-LIFT is calling for two experts to conduct a scoping study on the off-farm production and marketing of organic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers in Africa
Shifting towards more sustainable food systems requires an enabling international policy environment based on effective policy dialogue. With this premise in mind, DeSIRA-LIFT, a service facility of the DeSIRA Initiative, aims to underpin policy dialogue between the African Union (AU) and the European Commission with evidence and actionable knowledge on trends related to food systems transformation.
The One Planet Fellowship is a career accelerator designed to enhance the capacity of high potential agricultural researchers focused on climate change adaptation, by building their leadership, scientific research, networking, and mentoring skills.
DeSIRA-LIFT (an Agrinatura project) provides support services to the DeSIRA Initiative funded by DG INTPA (EC). We are currently looking for experts for three short-term opportunities in support of DG INTPA’s programming.
Are you interested in hearing experts’ reflections on the implications of the EU Green Deal for food systems in Africa? Join us during this side event organized by DeSIRA-LIFT on behalf of FARA, DG INTPA and Agrinatura.
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