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Paper on Postharvest Losses in Ethiopia's Avocado Value Chain Published in AJFAND
A research paper co-authored by Getachew Minas and colleagues from SAA Ethiopia has been published in the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND).
From Innovation to Scale: Social Franchising as SAA’s Pathway for Agricultural Transformation
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia is increasingly demonstrating that sustainable agricultural transformation depends not only on developing effective innovations, but also on creating reliable pathways to scale them. One promising pathway is social franchising: an approach that enables proven, farmer-centered solutions to be replicated through capable local partners while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability.
AfDB Delegation Commends SAA’s Regenerative Agriculture Work, Explores Opportunities for Scaling
A high-level delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) has commended the Sasakawa Africa Association's (SAA) regenerative agriculture interventions in Ethiopia, recognizing their strong potential to enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and contribute to sustainable agricultural transformation across Africa.
The delegation, led by Mr. Tomoki Nakai, Executive Director of the AfDB, included Dr. Innocent Musabyimana, Chief Agricultural Technologies Office...
SAA Mali Showcases Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Restoration at the Annual Environment Fortnight 2026
Bamako, Mali – The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali actively participated in the 27th Environment Fortnight from June 5 to 17, 2026, aligning with World Environment Day and the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Attended by high-level government officials and regional stakeholders, the event focused on climate crisis solutions and desertification. SAA Mali leveraged this national platform to strengthen strategic partnerships, notably with the Agency for Sustainable En...
Official Launch of the Project to Combat Child Labour and Promote Economic Resilience
Bamako, 16 June 2026 –The official launch ceremony of the project “Eradication of Child Labour and Promotion of Economic Resilience of Populations in the Ségou Region” was hoseted by the Ministry of Labour, Civil Service and Social Dialogue.
SAA Mali Marks 30 Years of Agricultral Transformation at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders’ Forum
BAMAKO, Mali — On June 4–5, 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali hosted its 2026 Annual Stakeholders Forum at Hotel Dunia, gathering 80 key partners from government, research, and farming communities. Celebrating 30 years of impact in Mali and 40 years across Africa, the forum focused on building land regeneration and climate-resilient agrifood systems in the Sahel, with a strong emphasis on women and youth inclusion. Attendees reviewed past achievements and officially introduced SAA...
SAA Nigeria and Partners Launch AI-Powered Digital Advisory Platform for Smallholder Farmers
Gombe State has taken a major step toward modernizing agricultural advisory services through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership AI-Enabled Digital Advisory Planning (NPPP-AI-DAP) Project. The initiative aims to use artificial intelligence and digital technologies to deliver personalized, location-specific advisory services to smallholder farmers, helping address Nigeria's growing agricultural extension gap. The signing ceremony, h...
Launch of the Strategic Plan 2026-2030: Driving the Next Transformation of Africa’s Agrifood Systems
Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has developed a new strategic plan for the next five years (2026-2030). Building upon the three pillars of the previous strategy (2021-2025)—Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture, and Market-Oriented Agriculture—this strategy aims to further strengthen collaboration with farmers, communities, and relevant institutions to drive the transformation of African agrifood systems.
Leadership Transition at SAA Mali: Honoring Service and Welcoming New Leadership
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) announces a leadership transition in its Mali Country Office, following the retirement of Dr. Hamado Tapsoba, who served as Country Director from November 1, 2022, to April 17, 2026.
SAA Nigeria Convenes High-Level Stakeholders to Deepen Agricultural Impact as 40th Anniversary Celebrations Begin
On April 9, 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria Country Office hosted its Annual Stakeholders’ Workshop in Abuja. Held at the Rockview Royale Hotel, the event marked the official launch of SAA’s 40th anniversary celebrations in Nigeria under the theme, “SAA @ 40: Deepening Impact and Expanding Reach at Scale.” The workshop brought together senior government officials, development partners, diplomats, and private sector leaders, reflecting the importance of collective action in sh...
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