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[YAOUNDE, CAMEROON] – In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development [MINADER] in Cameroon has inked a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with the University of Bamenda. This monumental agreement, the first of its kind between the Ministry and universities in Cameroon, is poised to revolutionize the landscape of agricultural development in the […]

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM); a network of 163 universities in 40 African countries. RUFORUM with funding from Carnegie Corporation of New York invites applications from Senior Academics from Makerere University in Uganda, Universite Evangelique en Afrique in D.R. Congo and University of Juba in South Sudan to support 24-month […]

#RUFORUMAGM2023 Stronger collaboration between stakeholders in the agriculture value chain to improve food production as well as fight against hunger and climate change in Africa is critical. This has been resolved at the 19th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) themed ‘Transforming Higher Education to Sustainably […]

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance scientific and scholarly communication in Africa, according to a post on The RUFORUM Blog. Under the MOU, the bodies plan to establish an agricultural data repository that will […]

The PrAEctiCe project consortium convened for a Partners Meeting in Entebbe, Uganda, from the 26th to the 28th of September 2023, as the inaugural year of implementation concluded in October 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the progress made in the first year of project activities and to plan for the upcoming year. Additionally, […]

#RUFORUMAGM2023 October 25, 2023 – Yaoundé – RUFORUM Member universities in Cameroon, with support from the RUFORUM secretariat and the Government of the Republic of Cameroon, came together to host the Cameroon Higher Education Day on October 25, 2023, at the University of Yaoundé1, Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event was inaugurated with the theme “Harnessing and […]

A Brief on the 19th RUFORUM AGM Week #RUFORUMAGM2023 Welcome to the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of RUFORUM. This year, we are hosted by the West and Central Africa region, for the first time, by Cameroon under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Paul Biya, Head of State and President of the Republic of […]

Background The UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (OS) advocates a set of principles and practices as an international standard for sharing and advancing scientific discoveries at significantly reduced or no costs while maintaining transparency and credibility. Similar, calls have been made for immediate and affordable access to knowledge on the global and intergovernmental stage. With […]

Over the years, African universities have sought opportunities to send their staff abroad for post-graduate training in order to strengthen research and training, albeit at exorbitant costs. The loss of faculty for four to five years has negatively affected universities. In order to meet the growing demand for Doctoral level scientists in Africa, the Graduate […]

Call for research proposals The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM; www.ruforum.org) with funding support from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY; https://www.carnegie.org/) invites applications from RUFORUM Member Universities in West Africa for the RUFORUM Graduate Research Grants (RU/GRG/2024) call. The GRG is aimed at building the capability of graduate students and […]

Over the years, African universities have sought opportunities to send their staff abroad for post-graduate training in order to strengthen research and training, albeit at exorbitant costs. The loss of faculty for four to five years has negatively affected universities. In order to meet the growing demand for Doctoral level scientists in Africa, the Graduate […]

Rangeland burning is common in Lesotho during the dry season, though it is illegal. This practice has negative consequences as biodiversity is lost, and human well-being is negatively affected. Former Park manager Thabo Molahlehi says every year in the winter season, from May to July, rangelands are burned at an alarming rate in Lesotho, and at […]

September 22, 2023 – The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is delighted to announce the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to be held from October 28th to November 2nd, 2023, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The AGM will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Africa to explore the connection […]

Innovation means coming up with new products, services, solutions, and ideas that improve the status quo. Although creativity is one of the most basic human traits, at times, it seems challenging to innovate. Solution design teams frequently fail to develop innovative solutions, especially in larger, established organizations. Research shows that a structured approach to innovation […]

We usually define problem-solving as an analytical or procedural approach. In a nutshell, problem-solving involves defining the problem, setting performance metrics, establishing constraints, generating alternatives, and evaluating these alternatives. This approach almost exclusively employs left-brain thinking modes that rely on analytical thinking. However, creative problem-solving is about insight and creating connections among concepts, some of […]

The Regional Centre of Excellence in Agri-Food Systems and Nutrition (CE-AFSN) at Eduardo Mondlane University is implementing the African Centers of Excellence project, phase II, Additional financing (ACE II AF) for the East and Southern Africa funded by the World Bank. The aim of the project is to contribute to agri-food systems transformation in Africa […]

The African Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD) has dedicated a Supplementary Issue to research, research for development processes and related works on “Community Engagement that fosters Rural Transformation” in an effort to promote dissemination of information to various stakeholders. This is, therefore, to invite submission of papers with a focus on community engagement for rural […]

The delivery of agricultural technologies in Africa is improving, but there are still many challenges to be addressed. Here are some key factors affecting the status of delivery of agricultural technologies in Africa: Despite these challenges, there are also many positive developments in the delivery of agricultural technologies in Africa. Governments, non-governmental organizations, and the […]

Kampala, Uganda – In a momentous development for the agricultural sector in Uganda, the Government of Uganda has formally signed the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Charter. This historic event marks a significant commitment to advancing agricultural education, research, and innovation in the nation. RUFORUM, a consortium of 163 universities across […]

The DIES Forum is meant to bring together alumni from DIES training courses and DIES National Multiplication Trainings to share views and perspectives on current developments in higher education institutions as well as to exchange practices and discuss pressing issues in the dynamic field of higher education management from an inter-regional perspective. The Forum will […]