Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa

Organisation Acronym: 
ASARECA
Description: 

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is an NGO of the national agricultural research institutes (NARs) of eleven countries-- Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and now South Sudan.  It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to facilitate economic growth, food security, and export competitiveness through productive and sustainable agriculture.  It is based at the NARI in Uganda.  The ASARECA website is an excellent source of research information.

Country of Coverage: 
Burundi
Region of Coverage: 
Central Africa
East Africa