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Welcome to RUFORUM

  • For Program Implementation Review, Lesson Sharing and
    Engagement with program delivery partners on 20th June 2025
  • Human Capital Development
    Academic Staff of RUFORUM Member Universities during the capacity building workshop
    at Botanical Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda, 11st - 22nd Aug 2025
  • Fostering Innovation through Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship
    for Sustainable Development
  • Resilient Agri-food System Transformation

Why We Exist ?

Enhance agricultural research and innovation

Support universities to conduct high-quality research that directly contributes to solving challenges in agriculture, food systems, and rural livelihoods. Read More

Strengthen human capital in Universities

Help train the next generation of scientists, researchers, and professionals who can drive agricultural transformation in Africa.
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Promote partnerships and knowledge sharing

Facilitate collaboration among African universities and with international partners for best practice sharing. Read More

Influence policy for higher education and development

RUFORUM also advocates for policy reforms that strengthen the role of universities in national and regional development. Read More

Executive Secretary's Message

Dear Esteemed Visitors
It is my pleasure and singular honour to welcome you to the RUFORUM website.
Africa, the world’s youngest continent need to put in place mechanisms to translate its young population into the 21st century workforce if the continent is to reap a demographic dividend. Numerous studies demonstrate the necessity of putting in place inclusive education programmes that address gender and diversity concerns in order for the continent to reap a demographic dividend. Additionally, the continent must address the imbalances in access to knowledge, skills for research, leadership and entrepreneurship skills, science outputs and policy impacts. 

Weekly Digests

Weekly Digests

RUFORUM Weekly Digests

ELearning Platform

ELearning Platform

RUFORUM Regional E-Learning Platform

SME HUB

SME HUB

RUFORUM SME Hub

RIMS

RIMS

RUFORUM Information Management System

Our Coverage

175
Member universities
40
Countries
51%
Women in Science

Our Partners