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“ By participating in the project, I have gained new skills and knowledge on how to apply improved agronomic practices”
Ato Tesfaye Andualem shares his experience with the IMPACT Project
SAA Completes Activities Under the SHEP Project in Nigeria in Collaboration with JICA Expert Team
Since October 2020, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has been implementing certain components of the Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) project, specifically the baseline survey and trainer training, in collaboration with the JICA expert team (NTC International Co., Ltd. & Kaihatsu Management Consulting, Inc.). With the successful completion of all commissioned activities, we would like to share a report along with reflections from our staff.
SAA launches effective digital platforms to provide agricultural extension and advisory services to smallholder farmers in Ethiopia
SAA COVID-19 Newsletter has been published. This edition is written about the situation in Ethiopia.
SAA Uganda conducted a training and deliberated on agricultural extension and human resource models
SAA-Uganda hosted a training of trainers in Kampala city. The training was attended by lecturers from Makekere, Gulu, Uganda Christian, Busitema and Uganda Martys Universities as well as Bukalasa Agricultural College.
SAA-Mali management and staff conducted a courtesy call at University of Segou and agricultural institute IPR/IFRA
SAA-Mali management staff made a courtesy call at the Rural Polytechnic Institute of Training and Applied Research of Katibougou (IPR-IFRA) and Univerity of Segou from March 23-24, 2021.
Development of digital training materials for DINU Project in Uganda
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is implementing the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU project) which is funded by European Union, under the trust from Ugandan National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) partnering with other institutions such as universities, NGOs and agricultural research institutes. Recently, SAA participated in a 4-day training workshop to develop digital training materials for farmers and extension agents with partner organizations.
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Conducted baseline survey and training of trainers for SHEP in Nigeria
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on August 28, 2019, during the TICAD7 session. As part of this collaboration, since October 2020, SAA has been conducting baseline surveys and trainings of trainers to promote Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment & Promotion (SHEP) approach, which has been developed by JICA.
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SAA launches pilot project focusing on e-Extension and e-Learning services to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in Mali
SAA COVID-19 newsletter has been published. This edition is written about the situation in Mali.
As of 20 January, Mali has recorded 7,880 positive cases of COVID-19 and registered 317 deaths. In mid-April this year, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) conducted a rapid assessment to identify the impact of COVID-19 across its focus countries, including Mali. The study found that smallholder farmers reported disruption to the provision of agricultural extension and advisory services, which r...
Nigeria mitigates the effects of COVID-19 using creative and interactive platforms
SAA COVID-19 newsletter has been published. This edition is written about the situation in Nigeria.
As of 21 December, Nigeria has recorded 78,434 positive cases of COVID-19 and registered 1,221 deaths. In mid-April this year, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) conducted a rapid assessment to identify the impact of COVID-19 across its focus countries in Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda. The study highlighted key challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and put forward recommendations to...
The story of Grace Yohana, and how she is committed to widening access to quality seeds
Access to quality seeds has been a critical challenge for smallholder farmers in the Mararaba Rido Local Government Area of Nigeria, where Grace Yohana lives. As a way of addressing this issue, Grace trained as a community based facilitator (CBF) to provide value chain extension services focusing on maize, rice and soybean. Upon completion of her training, Grace decided to go further by sharing her knowledge and skills with the wider farming community using platforms provided by SAA Nigeria and ...
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