by Patricia Onyango | Aug 17, 2020 | Africa, Burundi, Latest News, Uncategorized
This blog was published by Sylvia Kalemera, Patricia Onyango, Enid Katungi, Boaz Waswa, Eliud Birachi, Noel Templer, Fadhili Kasubiri, Kessy Radegunda, Elvira Omondi, Eward Mushi and Jean Claude Rubyogo When COVID-19 hit globally, travel restrictions curtailed...
by Administrator | Jul 17, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
SDC flagship project end line report, 2020 20 July 2020, 15:00–17:00 hrs (East Africa Time) Objectives a. Share the highlights of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) b. Share the approach and impact of Flagship Initiative on the food security,...
by Patricia Onyango | Apr 22, 2020 | Africa, Latest News, Partnership, Uncategorized
Sheila Alumo, East Africa Development Company, Uganda Sheila Alumo is the Managing Director of the Eastern Agricultural Development Company Ltd (EADCL) in Soroti town of Eastern Uganda. She is passionate about investing in affordable and yet nutritious products. A...
by Administrator | Nov 26, 2015 | Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA, Partnership
As part of our contribution to the United Nations’ International Year of Pulses, we’re starting a blog series called “Bean-Growing Country of the Month.” This first article focuses on a country that is rebuilding its bean research programme with assistance from the...
by Administrator | Dec 4, 2014 | Beans, CIAT, Kenya, PABRA, Partnership, Rwanda
Strong seed systems are essential to ensure farmers can access quality seed and new crop varieties. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the seed systems that feed bean production are unable to meet farmers’ needs, especially when compared to more commercial crops, such as...