NEWS
December.31.2023

SAA Stands Out During Africa-Wide Agricultural Extension Week

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) played a pivotal role in the 6th Africa-Wide Agricultural Extension Week (AAEW2023) held in Abuja, Nigeria, from November 5 to 11, 2023.

NEWS
December.21.2023

Op-Ed by Dr. Roy discussing the imperative of soil health amid the population surge featured in multiple media outlets

Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of Sasakawa Africa Association, recently authored an op-ed: "Soil for Change - An Urgent Call to Action in Sub-Saharan Africa"

His Excellency Fukazawa Hidemoto, Ambassador of Japan, cutting the ribbon at the inauguration of the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative
NEWS
December.6.2023

SAA-Uganda's groundbreaking agricultural hubs launch in Karamoja

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) -Uganda has launched two innovative agricultural hubs: the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative in Kole district and the Apeitolim Farmers Association in Napak district.

NEWS
December.6.2023

SAA launched EbRACCA project in Ethiopia

On 2 November 2023, the SAA-Ethiopia launched the three-year project titled Evidence-based Regenerative Agriculture to Address Climate Change in Africa (EbRACCA) funded by African Development Bank through the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant (PHRDG).

NEWS
December.6.2023

SAA HQ team visits Ethiopia for monitoring

From November 12th to 16th, 2023, a team from Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) headquarters, including Mr. Junichi Hanai, Advisor to the President, and Mr. Toshiki Sakiyama, Junior Program Officer, joined by Dr. Berhanu Amsalu from SAA Ethiopia, conducted a monitoring visit in Ethiopia. The visit, which also included district officials and experts, focused on evaluating the progress of key agricultural projects. 

NEWS
December.6.2023

SAA-Ethiopia at the forefront of sustainable agri-food systems exhibition for a healthy and nutritious diet

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) actively participated in a Food Exhibition organized by the Food and Nutrition Office (FNO) of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) on November 16, 2023.

NEWS
December.4.2023

SAA Unites with ISSD-Sahel Project Partners at Annual Retreat in Mali

From September 12 to 15, 2023, members of IFDC, SAA, ICRISAT, and KIT Royal Tropical Institute gathered for the ISSD Sahel project’s annual retreat at the Hôtel Salam in Bamako. 

NEWS
December.4.2023

SAA President pays courtesy call on Japan's Vice Minister of Agriculture

On November 29, Dr. Kitanaka, President of SAA, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Suzuki, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan.

PUBLICATION
November.30.2023

KSADP/SAA Monthly Newsletter (Oct.) 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, for the month of October.

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