IITA management scores SARD-SC project high for impressive project execution
The IITA Management has commended the SARD-SC project, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), for its highly satisfactory implementation of all aspects of the project and the meaningful impact the commodity value chains are making in the lives of the targeted project beneficiaries. Dr Nteranya Sanginga, the Director General led the management team comprising of Mr Kwame Akuffo-Akuto- Deputy Director General of Corporate Services, Dr. Yiva Hillbur - Deputy Director General of Research for Development and Mr Omoshalewa Sholola ...
Read More»Project retreat to hold from 15 -18 April
The SARD-SC project will hold its annual project retreat from 15 to 18 April, 2015 in Tunis,Tunisia
Read More»SARD-SC project Mid Term Review begins in May
The Support for Agricultural Research and Development of Strategic Crops,(SARD-SC Project) funded by AFDB, will begin its Mid Term Review programme from May 4 -16, 2015. Among the activities slated for the review, is a StakeholdersConsultation Workshop, which will hold in IITA Ibadan, from May 13 and 14, 2015.
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Two female scientists win the Young Rice Scientists Award for research on consumer preferences
Two female scientists, Gaudiose Mujawamariya and Esther Leah Achandi from AfricaRice Tanzania, won the Young Rice Scientists Award at the recently concluded 4th International Rice Congress 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The SARD-SC project funded by the African Development Bank sponsored their participation at the award ceremony in Thailand. The two economists and their colleagues―Rose Fiamohe and Maimouna Ndour―in collaboration with their NARES partners were presented with the awards for their work on throwing light on consumers’ preferences for rice in ...
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