Possible role of an FNSSA International Research Consortium (IRC)

24 October 2022.  Possible role of International Research Consortium (IRC) on FNSSA in the implementation of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda

The discussion brought together researchers, end-users, stakeholders, associations, generalist and thematic media channels and other relevant actors in the food and agriculture fields. 

The aim of this event was to briefly present the outcomes of the write-shop, and the IRC Founding Launch which was held on 14-16th September 2022 in Accra, and discuss how the IRC could support and push forward the AU-EU innovation agenda as part of its future strategy.

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  Dr. Vincenzo Lorusso | European Commission DG Research and Innovation Vincenzo Lorusso is in charge of Research and Innovation cooperation with Africa and, bilaterally, with ASEAN countries. Vincenzo joined the European Commission in 2022. 
• Dr. Irene Annor-Frempong | Coordinator of LEAP4FNSSA Project – FARA

Upcoming event:

23 - 24 November 2022. AU-EU Innovation Agenda Stakeholder Event in Nairobi

The joint AU-EU Innovation Agenda is an unprecedented initiative aiming to accelerate the translation of Research and Innovation into tangible positive impact on the ground, so to generate products, services, businesses and jobs, in Africa and Europe. It proposes four objectives, articulated into short-term, medium-term and long-term actions, for each of the four priority areas of the AU-EU cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation namely : 

1. Public Health, 
2. Green Transition, 
3. Capacities for Science 
4. and Innovation and Technology]
5. Cross-cutting issues.

The event will be held in the Mövenpick hotel Nairobi and online. The sessions will be recorded for proper dissemination on our social media and website platforms.

Download

• AU-EU Agenda Innovation (French).pdf
• AU-EU Agenda Innovation (Portugues).pdf
• AU-EU Agenda Innovation (Arabic).pdf
• AU-EU Agenda Innovation (English).pdf
• AU-EU Programme.pdf
• AU-EU Concept Note.pdf
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