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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)...
Call for Nominations to the IRC Council and External Advisory Committee (EAC)
At its first General Assembly sitting on 14, March 2025 in Brussels, the Secretariat of the International Research Consortium (IRC) on Food and Nutrition Security for sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) was formally constituted. The inaugural Secretariat is co-led by FARA...
AU-EU International Research Consortium on FNSSA Holds First General Assembly
By: Daniel O. Kweitsu & Benjamin Abugri, FARA Brussels, Belgium - The AU-EU International Research Consortium (IRC) on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) held its inaugural General Assembly on March 14, 2025, at the Residence Palace –...
Engaging Research and Innovation to Build Digital and Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems
By: Irene Annor-Frempong[i], Aggrey Agumya [ii]& Benjamin Abugri[iii] The African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Research and Innovation Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) is making significant strides in building digital...