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Terms of Reference: Non-Key Experts Scaling of Agroecological Innovations – Transversal Study and Policy Dialogue Support
BACKGROUND DeSIRA LIFT+ is a service facility supporting the DeSIRA+ initiative funded by DG INTPA. The DeSIRA+ initiative (approx. €100M, complemented by EU Member States contributions) supports agroecological, ecosystem-based and nature-based transitions in...
Terms of Reference: Non-Key Experts Biosolutions Sector Development and Policy Study
BACKGROUND DeSIRA LIFT+ is a service facility supporting the DeSIRA+ initiative funded by DG INTPA. The DeSIRA+ initiative (approx. €100M, complemented by EU Member States contributions) supports agroecological, ecosystem-based and nature-based transitions in...
Empowering Youth and Women in Agrifood Research Careers
As part of the operationalisation of the Gender and Youth Working Group (GYWG), YPARD and CORAF are launching the IRC Cafés - a mentorship-focused webinar series designed to support young professionals and women navigating careers in research and innovation within the...
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI): Join the AU-EU IRC Functional Working Groups on FNSSA
Background: The International Research Consortium (IRC) on Food, Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) is a bi-continental, AU–EU co-owned platform under the HLPD on STI. It operationalizes the FNSSA 2027–2036 Roadmap through six interdependent...
Nigeria Steps Up Preparations for AASW9 and 10th FARA General Assembly as Abuja Mission Secures High-Level Backing
By Benjamin Abugri, Dr. Yusuf Nuhu (ARCN) & Shaquille Pennaneach With the Presidency endorsing Nigeria’s hosting of the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) and the 10th FARA General Assembly, a first joint mission to Abuja has reaffirmed government...
AU-EU IRC on FNSSA Governance Kick-Off Meeting
Over the past year, the IRC Secretariat has been activated, hosted by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) with contributions from European and African partners. It will support coordination, knowledge management, monitoring and learning, and policy...
Call for Expression of Interest: Join the AU-EU IRC Functional Working Groups on FNSSA
Background The International Research Consortium (IRC) on Food, Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) is a bi-continental, AU–EU co-owned platform under the HLPD on STI. It operationalizes the FNSSA 2027–2036 Roadmap through six interdependent...
Supplementary Call for Nominations: EU-Based Representative to the International Research Consortium (IRC) Council (AU-EU FNSSA Partnership)
The International Research Consortium (IRC) under the AU-EU High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) is finalizing the composition of its Council. This Council is central to guiding, coordinating, and...
Call for Experts: Recruitment of Six Experts to Co-Develop a Revised AU-EU FNSSA-Roadmap (2027-2036)
The African Union (AU) and European Union (EU), through the High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), have fostered a long-term partnership focused on sustainable development and mutual prosperity. A key component of this...
Consultation on the IRC on FNSSA Strategic and Operational Plan
July 21, 2025: A major step toward advancing sustainable agriculture and food systems transformation was taken today as the African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) International Research Consortium (IRC)...