Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA jobs and careers

About Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA

The Forum for Agricultural research in Africa (FARA) is an apex organization bringing together and forming coalitions of major stakeholders in agricultural research and development. FARA complements the innovative activities of national, international and sub-regional research institutions to deliver more responsive and effective services to its stakeholders. It plays advocacy and coordination roles for agricultural research for development, while the national agricultural research systems (NARS), advanced research institutions (ARIs) and international agricultural research centres (IARCs) develop improved technologies along the research-to-development continuum in their respective countries and coverage areas. FARA’s Vision: Our Vision is that Africa becomes a food and nutrition secure continent by connecting science to agricultural livelihoods through partnerships. FARA’s Mission: To Facilitate innovative partnerships and solutions that enhance the application of science to create decent and sustainable livelihoods in Agriculture and to reduce poverty. FARA’s Value Proposition: Africans’ unique continental partnerships connecting science to agriculture for livelihood impact at scale