Immersion of University Research Teams

Date: 7th August 2024 (08.30-4:00 AM GMT)

Venue: Hilton Gardens Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia

Contact: Prof. Anthony Egeru (a.egeru@ruforum.org)

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Chair: Dr. Florence Nakayiwa, Deputy Executive Secretary    

Rapporteur:    Waswa Moses, Emmanuel Okalany and Mr. Samuel Elolu

 

Time Activity
08:00-08:30 Arrival and in-person catch-up
08:30-08:40 Agenda Setting: Prof. Anthony Egeru
08:40-09:00 Team introductions
09:00-09:20 Opening remarks and setting the scene: Prof. Patrick Okori, Executive Secretary, RUFORUM
09:20-10:20

Four Teams presentation/Pitching (Standing Approach-Poster Basis). Questions and Responses included in this session.

  1. Egerton University
  2. Gulu University
  3. University of Free State
  4. University of Cape Coast
10:20-11:00

Four teams Presentation/Pitching (Standing Approach-Poster Basis) Questions and Responses included in this session.

  1. National University of Agriculture
  2. University of Bamenda
  3. Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique
  4. University of Eldoret
11:00-11:30 Tea and Health Break
11:30-12:20

Four Teams Presentation/Pitching (Standing Approach-Poster Basis) Questions and Responses included in this session

  1. Africa University
  2. Uganda Martyrs University
  3. Malawi University of Science and Technology
  4. University of Port Harcourt
12:20-13:00

Three Teams Presentation/Pitching (Standing Approach-Poster Basis) Questions and Responses included in this session

  1. Haramaya University
  2. University of Sine Saloum El H Ibrahima Niasse (USSEIN)
  3. Sokoine University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-14:40 Retrofitting the implementation and delivery approaches to development context; the added responsibility for universities in TAGDev 2.0. Dr. Leonard Oruko, M&E Expert and Ms. Joyce Musuvi, MEL Expert, Mastercard Foundation (session includes discussion for ease of understanding the issues raised).
14:40-15:10

Connections with Advanced Research Organisations

  1. Excellence in Agronomy
  2. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
15:10-16:10

Connections with Accelerator Organizations

  1. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
  2. The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS)
  3. The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
  4. The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)
  5. The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF)
16:10-16:40

Connections with the Private Sector

  1. Solerchil Technologies, USA
  2. Greenhouse Capital, USA
  3. Science Technology and Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President, Uganda
16:40-17:00 Day 1: Wrap-up. Prof. Patrick Okori

 

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