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Boosting Tanzania’s agricultural innovation through ACCELERATE Project
By Martin Majambele, Atupokile Mwakatwila, Radegunda Kessy & Justus Ochieng In a landmark pause and reflect meeting held at Kibo Palace Hotel on...
Engaging Murang’a County Government to transform common bean value chains
By Dennis Ong’or, Priscilla Nzaka, Justin Mabeya, Paul Aseete, Jean Claude Rubyogo & David Karanja Imagine a place where common beans become a...
Impactful public-private synergies attract increased government support for Malawi’s bean value chain
By Yohane Chideya, Wilson Nkhata & Jean Claude Rubyogo Common bean farming in Malawi is of paramount importance, deeply influencing the...
Empowering women and youth through Multi-crop Thresher Machines in Tanzania
By Atupokile Mwakatwila, Justus Ochieng, Radegunda Kessy, Reinfred Maganga, Yohane Chideya & Jean Claude Rubyogo The Pan-Africa Bean Research...
Bean Breakthrough to Enhance Nutrition in Africa
New bean varieties developed in Africa through ACIAR-funded research will significantly reduce cooking times and promote greater uptake of these...
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...