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SAA showcased its Interventions for Sustainable Agriculture at AFSTA Congress 2024
The AFSTA (African Seed Trade Association) Congress holds great significance within the agricultural sector, with a specific focus on seed trade in Africa. AFSTA, of which the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is a member, firmly believes that the economic progress of African countries relies on establishing a robust seed sector. It advocates for the integration of modern technologies in agricultural processes to achieve this objective.
SAA Mali hosted Annual Stakeholders Meeting
The 2024 edition of the SAA Mali Annual Stakeholders’ Forum took place at the Azalaï Grand Hôtel in Bamako on 7-8 March2024, focusing on the theme "Regenerative Agriculture for Improving Soil Health."
Dr. Akin Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, Reflects on SAA's Legacy and Future in a Recent Interview
The Sasakawa Africa Association is proud to release a new interview with Dr. Akin Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
KSADP/SAA Monthly Newsletter (March. 2024) released
We are pleased to announce the release of the KSADP/SAA monthly Newsletter, featuring a primary focus on the activities and progress of the Kano Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP)* in Nigeria, for March 2024.
SAA Welcomes New Board Members: Dr. Oumou Camara and Dr. Kristin Davis
March 28 — The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors: Dr. Oumou Camara and Dr. Kristin Davis. These appointments come as part of SAA's ongoing commitment to strengthen its leadership and further its mission of building resilient and sustainable food system in Africa.
KSADP/SAA Monthly Newsletter (Feb. 2024) released
We are pleased to announce the release of the KSADP/SAA monthly Newsletter, featuring a primary focus on the activities and progress of the Kano Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP)* in Nigeria, for February 2024.
SAA’s Gender Champions Trained on Gender Integration in Agriculture
A training was organized in Kampala from February 5 -7, 2024, aimed at developing capacities in gender integration, particularly within SAA’s Regenerative Agriculture pillar. The goal of the training was to equip SAA’s Gender Champions with the knowledge to incorporate gender-transformative practices and approaches into SAA initiatives
SAA Nigeria organized Annual Stakeholders meeting: Calls for the Decarbonization of Cropping Systems to avert Food Crises
At the 2024 Annual Stakeholder meeting held at National Agricultural Research Institutes (NAERLS) in Zaria, held on 20 February 2024, the President of Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Dr Makoto Kitanaka pledged SAA's unwavering commitment to advancing the decarbonization cropping systems)" across Africa through the promotion of climate-smart practices.
SAA Uganda organized Annual Stakeholders Meeting: Advancing Climate-Smart Farming in Uganda
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) in Uganda convened its Annual Stakeholders Planning Workshop on January 23, 2024, at the Fairway Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.
Op-Ed by Hon. Prof. Oniang'o advocating for for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) proudly shares the news of Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang'o's op-ed, "A Deeper Insight into Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture," being featured by several online media platforms such as Africa Briefing, Farmers Review Africa and Africa Agribusiness. As an honorary advisor to SAA, Prof. Oniang'o's piece sheds light on the critical role of nutrition-sensitive agriculture in addressing malnutrition and food insecurity, emphasizing the importa...
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Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
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