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Enhancing trader seed delivery models for sorghum and groundnuts: The case of Tanzania’s Kibaigwa Flour Supplies Ltd
Authors Atupokile Mwakatwila1*, Justus Ochieng1, Radegunda Kessy1, Sylvia Kalemera1, Devotha Mchau2, Emmanuel Mwenda3, Anthony Bujiku4, Gerald...
PABRA Project Partners mesmerize at Bukavu International Economic Fair
By Paulin Njingulula, Napoleon Kajunju, Justice Munthali, Rachel Kayange, Yohane Chideya The vibrant city of Bukavu in the Eastern Democratic...
How PABRA’s Support is Empowering Women Amidst Adversity in North Kivu
By Napoleon Kajunju, Rachel Kayange, Jean Claude Rubyogo, and Edited by Esther Nzuki In the face of adversity—civil strife and volcanic eruptions...
How PABRA Has Empowered Bean Seed Producers to Cultivate Prosperity and Gender Inclusivity in The DRC Bean Sector
By Napoleon Kajunju, Lydie Mulonda, Jean Claude Rubyogo, and Edited by Esther Nzuki In September 2023, Solidarité des Femmes pour le Développement...
Transforming Lives and Landscapes in Sub-Saharan Africa through PABRA’s Extensive Network
By Esther Nzuki, Edith Mutui, Jean Claude Rubyogo According to the 2023 Outcome Impact Case Report, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA)...
Leading The Way: PABRA Triumphs in the 2023 Outcome Impact Case Report
By Esther Nzuki, Justice Munthali, Jean-Claude Rubyogo The Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) was acknowledged as the awardee of the Level 3...
Beans for a Brighter Tomorrow: Nurturing Sustainability in Communities
Established in 1996, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) is a collaborative bean research and development network of more than 650...
Empowering nutrition partners to promote biofortified crops in drc’s tanganyika province
By Justice Munthali, Napoleon Kajunju and Yohane Chideya Tcham Hotel, overlooking Lake Tanganyika in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...
Leveraging agribusiness models and materials development initiatives to bolster continuity of picagl project activities in tanganyika province, drc
By Justice Munthali, Napoleon Kajunju, Fadhili Kasubiri, Awotide Adebola, Yohane Chideya, and Lulu Lwamba On 18 and 19 March 2024, the Pan Africa...
Beyond Adaptation: PABRA-ICIPE Unveiling BRAINS Initiative, Pioneering Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Esther Nzuki Collaboration is a key driver of overall success and innovation: Doreen Lorenzo. Studies have shown that Africa is making...
Catalyzing Change in Seed Systems in Africa: Accelerating Variety Turnover of Open-pollinated Varieties (OPVS) in Tanzania
Authors: Atupokile Mwakatwila and Justus Ochieng Challenges facing smallholder farmers and traders in Africa are diverse, with varietal turnover...
How financial support to processors can enhance bean processing efficiency: lessons from Trinity Super Nutrition in Zambia
By Yohane Chideya, Justice Munthali and Mwiinga MulubeMalnutrition is a major burden on the Zambian health care system and contributes to...
Thrusting small scale agro-processors in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) towards transformation
By Yohane Chideya and Justice Munthali Despite operating for three years in Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, Sunfresh Africa was still stuck with old ways...
Diversifying for a worthy cause: A Malawian youth eyes to venture into bean-based food processing enterprise
By Yohane Chideya, Justice Munthali, Robert Fungo, Wilson Nkhata, Eliud Birachi, Jean Claude Rubyogo Martha Chizule is always agitated every time...
Digitalizing Malawi’s common bean value chain
Digitalization in farming remains a distant goal in most parts of Africa mainly due to low literacy and limited access to digital tools by...
How 650 new bean varieties could help feed people across Africa
A resilient crop that’s packed with fiber and minerals, beans are a vital source of protein for millions of Africans, and a key source of income for...
Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023
PABRA was chosen from a field of 598 nominees from 47 countries by a preeminent panel of judges with experience and leadership in Africa...
Putting greens and beans at the center of nutritious and resilient food systems
Outcomes of the opening side event at the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum 4 September 2023, Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Dar es...
Bean farming potential in Malawi
Lydia Chirwa (right )from Mzimba District,Malawi selling beans to a customer. Photo - Yohane Chideya By Yohane Chideya, Jefferson Munyao &...
Seed Inspectors trained in bean production in Malawi
By Yohane Chideya, Eunice Magwaya, Jefferson Munyao, Wilson Nkhata, Jean Claude Rubyogo Bean seed inspectors during a training workshop in Malawi -...
Capacity Building of National Agricultural Research System (NARES) Partners on common bean breeding
As part of Alliance/PABRA’s initiative to modernize bean breeding, technicians and scientist from the Pan African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA)...