Consultative Workshop on the Development of Continental Strategies for Improving Private Sector Engagement in AR4D

18-20 November 2021. Consultative Workshop on the Development of Continental Strategies for Improving Private Sector Engagement in AR4D - a side event of the annual AFAAS Extension Week. 

The CAADP XP4 partners (namely, FARA, CORAF, ASARECA CCARDESA, and AFAAS) and AO, AfCFTA Secretariat, Private sector actors, research, extension, and policymakers discussed harmonization and modalities for strengthening research-private sector engagement.

1. 
   A value proposition, theory of change, and vision of success of the private sector engagement strategy defined
2. Content/structure and methodology for identification of informants and for data collection validated
3. Modalities for successful operationalization of the strategy established, institutional and policy changes required, the definition of roles of the various actors, tools required to support the operationalization of the strategy, and performance indicators for implementation of the strategy.