FEATUREDFostering innovation along potato value chains in East AfricaThis project aims to strengthen the capacities in scientific research and innovative technologies in Eastern Africa
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FEATUREDSPIRIT Guidelines on innovative technologies and best practicesA set of four guidelines to promote the adoption of innovations along the potato value chains in East Africa
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FEATUREDProposals for East African policy makers to foster innovationRecommendations to promote innovation along potato value chains through modifications in existing policies, regulations and standards.
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How to enhance capacity to transform science into policy and practice in the field of food security

From 22/01/2017 to 28/01/2017 — Nairobi, Kenya
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The Agriculture for Food Security 2030 (AgriFoSe2030) programme funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will conduct a training course for African young researchers on effective research-to-policy communication for agricultural development. The course is a collaboration between AgriFoSe2030 and The Gothenburg Center for Environment and Sustainability (GMV) at University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology.

The objectives of the short training course are to:

  1. Enhance understanding of the policy landscape, research policy linkages and different models for policy engagement and knowledge exchange;
  2. Equip young researchers with hands-on tools and skills for effective research-to-policy communication;
  3. Share experiences and lessons on best practices in communicating research outputs;
  4. Strengthen national networks for policy influence in African agriculture.

Participants will be trained in mapping the policy landscape and stakeholders, different models and strategies for policy engagement, formulating a research-to-policy plan and policy briefs and presenting policy recommendations aimed at the desired target group.

Document relevant to the topics: Development of new potato varieties , Processing techniques and technologies , Production and post-harvest technologies and practices , Quality management along the seed potato value chain , Research and Innovation
Document relevant to the regions and countries: Kenya
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