The webinar was divided into two main sections:
The first section presented the strategy for launching the International Research Consortium (IRC) including the Theory of Change, the governance, the services, etc.
- Norhan El Dallal, MHESR
- TCIP of the IRC - Stefan Haffner, DLR
- IRC services and functions - Prudence Makhura, NRF
- IRC Funding strategy - Henning Knipschild, BLE
- Governance of the IRC - Irene Frempong, FARA
The second section brought speakers from previous events who are familiar with the project and the platform and who have experience in being part of a similar network or initiatives to present ways of linking the proposed IRC to already existing systems.
- Funders’ institution – funding agency network - Maurice Heral, ANR
- Agribusiness network - Yossef Ben Meir, High Atlas Foundation
- R&I network - Enock Warinda, ASARECA
- Wrap up/recap of key insights - Irene Frempong, FARA
Background:
- Create synergies between the many R&I programmes, initiatives, and actors with the aim of improving the food and nutrition security and sustainability of agriculture in Africa and Europe.
- Reduce the hassle of identifying partners in R&I, finding appropriate funding opportunities, and contributing to relevant policy developments.
- Boost innovation by showcasing solutions that work, supporting creativity and expertise of all stakeholders.
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