Building Research in Development Alliances to Unlock the Economic Potential of Aquatic Environments in Africa

14th and 16th of May, 2013. Lusaka, Zambia. The CGIAR, New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) held a workshop on Aquatic Agricultural Systems in Africa.  The workshop, Building Research in Development Alliances to Unlock the Economic Potential of Aquatic Environments in Africa, was the catalyst for more effective partnerships in Africa.

The CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) has developed a refreshing perspective to aquatic agricultural systems; systems where land and water meet. These systems are not simply focused on what can be captured or farmed from the water, but include agricultural resources of the land. These land based resources are influenced by the nearby aquatic resources and affect how people utilize and interact with these environments.

The Program is currently operating in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. In Africa, the Program is initially centered on Zambia, with the Barotse Flood Plain system inWestern Zambia as the first research hub.

The workshop generated an understanding of where each of the different organizations stand with their work, and what potential benefits exist for working together. The intention of this workshop was to align goals and understanding how this collaboration could be leveraged to maximize the benefit for African countries. Opening Plenary - CGIAR, AAS and Africa.

 

Opening Plenary - CGIAR, AAS and Africa from WorldFish

Moving AAS Forward: CAADP & Rural Futures from WorldFish

Feedback and recommendations on how AAS might most effectively move forward from WorldFish

Why Should Fish Matter in CAADP at Country Levels? from WorldFish