4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference Programme Book Web - Final

Fourth RUFORUM1 Biennial Conference: Highlights and Programme
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RUFORUM Celebrating 10 years as a Network and 22 years

supporting Agricultural Higher Education

July 19th - 25th 2014, Maputo - Mozambique
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
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Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture

(RUFORUM)
Plot 151/155 Garden Hill, Makerere University Main Campus
P.O. Box 16811 Kampala, Uganda,
Tel: +256 417 713300 (Office) | Fax: +256 414 534153
Email: secretariat@ruforum.org
Website: www.ruforum.org, http://respository.ruforum.org
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Dear distinguished guests and all actors in Higher Agricultural
Education, welcome to the Fourth RUFORUM Biennial conference
in Maputo, Mozambique. In the RUFORUM calendar, Biennial
conferences are the highlight of our regional networking activities
and engagements. They are premised on a unique RUFORUM
format which as a learning organisation we have developed and
improved over the past decade.

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture
(RUFORUM) is an African network of member universities, run by
Africans with African priorities, but fully integrated into the extensive
international science and policy agenda. We are in reality more than
a network of member universities in Africa; because the network is
a vibrant community of eager students, academics and scholars,
engaged farmers and their communities, policy makers, private
sector actors and entrepreneurs. During the Biennial conferences,
this community comes together to celebrate excellence and
share collective achievements and explore effective and efficient
approaches to better serve society, review and discuss new ideas
and initiatives for appropriate action.
At the heart of every Biennial conference programme are the
graduate students the conference is an excellent platform for them,
to present their scientific outputs, in a variety of formats (posters,
papers, discussion sessions, etc.), obtain feedback from the wider
community, and, become part of the fabric of global scientific
community. Our students are the future of Africa and through their
full participation in the various sessions and discussions (both formal
and informal), they learn and share experiences. They learn to hone
and articulate their ideas and methodologies; they benefit from
peer-review and seize opportunity to gain from the widest possible
feedback into their research; they learn how to engage with people
and institutions of different backgrounds, with different interests,
with different priorities. In this way, the Biennial convening events
provide a unique platform for grooming the future agriculturalists of
our continent as researchers, outreach workers, entrepreneurs,
and policy makers.
The RUFORUM Network is extremely proud of its achievements
and we are thrilled with the opportunity to receive feedback and
your contributions that we are certain will help us improve our future
engagements in the next decade. We are in the business of creating
the new, great African universities of the 21st Century; we know
there is a long and difficult road to travel with this mission but we
firmly believe that we have made a solid foundation for creating and
facilitating change in higher education. The programme for the week
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu

Executive Secretary RUFORUM
is very exciting with broad aspects and issues in

higher education, research and all will be of much
interest to you. I advise that you take opportunity
to do deep reflections and share these as a public
good that will be used for the betterment of
humanity.
Finally, I wish to request that you take time to meet
and talk with the graduate students. They are
eager to learn from your experiences and insights,
which as you know will go a long way in creating a
difference in and through their lives. I trust that you
will find the time spent with the graduate students
valuable to you as well our future in Africa remains
bright only if we can commit to effective mentoring
of these promising young men and women into
their future careers so they are well equipped to
serve humanity for posterity.
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Transforming
agriculture
in
Africa
requires
innovative scientific research, educational and

training approaches. The education sector needs
to be more connected to the new challenges facing
rural communities and needs to build capacity of
young people to be part of the transformation of
the agricultural sector
Our Motivation, further strengthened by the Science
Agenda for Agriculture in Africa
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Table of Contents
Celebrating RUFORUM @10 4
Genesis and Evolution of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity
Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) 8
RUFORUMs Developmental Roots 9
Briefing note on the RUFORUM Fourth Biennial Conference
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Conference Programme 17
List of Poster Presentations 35
Detailed schedule for parallel sessions 42
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Genesis and Evolution of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity

Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
1988: Rockefeller Foundation recognised that food and nutrition security, as an emerging challenge in Africa, would involve
more than just productivity increases in staple crops. It would require a strong national base of university graduates and
national institutions.
1992: Rockefeller Foundation launched the Forum on Agricultural Resources Husbandry (FORUM) to revitalise graduate
training (Masters Level) in 10 universities in eastern and southern Africa. The goals were: 1) train a pool of mid career
(MSc) scientists in required disciplines and 2) create a pipeline for PhD training to strengthen agricultural faculties in target
countries.
2004: Vice Chancellors, in an African-led initiative, created RUFORUM, a metamorphosis of FORUM into a collectively
owned institution (network), aligned with CAADP processes, as a platform for networking, advocacy, and resources
mobilisation for food and nutrition-related faculties.
2008: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) provided key core support that sustained the Secretariat and attracted
other donors invest in RUFORUM as it provided new services and expanded the breadth of its network.
2012: A review of BMGF support confirmed RUFORUMs important role and the Foundation approved continued support
to 2018.
2014: RUFORUM is in the process of crafting a new strategy and business plan to support its current 19 member
countries, 42 member universities to serve as a voice for Higher Education in Agriculture in Africa.
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RUFORUMs Developmental Roots

In over a little more than two decades RUFORUM has evolved from
a regional, crop-based network of five agricultural faculties into a
blockbuster regional consortium of 42 universities with a Secretariat,
housed at Makerere University, which provides the platform for
catalyzing change in African higher level capacity building.
The RUFORUM model is deliberately based on a high leverage concept
that brings about broad change in universities. Through competitive
sub-grants, specialized training sessions and intensive knowledge
sharing, it exposes universities to both demand and opportunities to
produce more relevant graduates and research to serve poor rural
communities. RUFORUMs learning network has been able to impact
attitudes, curricula, pedagogical standards and university partnerships
with smallholder farmers and with a wide assortment of agricultural
development agencies. By operating in a network mode, RUFORUM
creates economies of scale in delivering these services. To date, it has
served over 1283 postgraduate students (1071 MSc and 212 PhD)
and 2,340 faculty, with nearly 40% of the student grants awarded to
women. Its Biennial Conferences attract over 600 participants from
inside and outside Africa. Its impactful community action programs
have drawn support from numerous funders. And the innovations keep
coming. Most recently, nine of RUFORUMs member universities have
committed to host a graduate teaching assistants exchange whereby
the host university waives fees and provides accommodation for
PhD students and staff nominated by their universities. The sending
universities provide travel, stipend and research funds. In turn, the
host university is eligible to send staff for specialized training to a sister
university under the same arrangement.
Joyce Lewinger Moock
The next few years will see the consolidation of RUFORUM as a

sustainable resource to its regions. RUFORUM will intensify capacitybuilding in several pilot countries. It will focus on sustainable value
chains in both crops and livestock, and scale out many of its regional
MSc and PhD programs. Based on its knowledge leadership, it will
seek to share these approaches through modern communication and
pedagogical techniques. These include new modes of knowledge
management and exchange involving Open Education Resources
(OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) adapted to local
ICT and capacity constraints. Learning from these pilots will generate
public goods that will serve the entire network and open opportunities
for innovation and supportive resource flow.
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Fans of RUFORUM often ask how this exceptional organization
got its start and why it didnt come into being wholly formed
and powerful as it is today. The 2013 publication by
Fitzgerald and Lindow, Dirty Hands, Fine Minds: The Story
of an Agricultural research and Training Network in African
Universities largely chronicles RUFORUMs evolution over
the last 20 years. The book includes a look at RUFORUMs
very early days, when it was a fledgling program, called the
Forum, sired by the Rockefeller Foundation and several
African agricultural visionaries working with Foundation
staff to turn an aspiration for upgrading local university
contribution to agricultural transformation into a reality. This
dispatch provides a complementary glimpse into the guiding
ideas that have directed funder investments, including those
of the Rockefeller Foundation, in agricultural higher education
in Africa, and in advanced capacity building on the continent
more generally.
I rehearse all this to emphasize that the problems with

agricultural higher education today are nested within
the context of the university as a whole. African higher
education institutions for the most part had not for decades
benefitted from a consensus among university leadership,
government and society of higher educations development
role; the nature of what should be the academic core; and
the manner in which engagement in development projects is
fed back into the academic core. The reform of agricultural
higher education thus situates within needed movements of
universities to come to terms with other institutions in the
national agricultural transformation system. To do so, they
are challenged to convert themselves into institutions building
a curriculum that can meet the needs of the 21st century
and navigate successfully within new geopolitical landscapes
created by both globalization and increased public demands
for accountability.
During the new nation-building era in sub-Saharan Africa,

the development of institutions of higher education was
influenced by a generally common vision of university
purposes and how to achieve them. The notion was that
universities would be independent bodies of scholarly
and scientific distinction, merit selection and open inquiry.
They would serve as the location for most of the nations
advanced training and research. The model closely followed
those of the universities in the colonial nations, and to some
extent the U.S. (although an effort to introduce the landgrant system in Africa was largely abortive affected by an
insufficient mechanism for farming communities to set
priorities and guide the research agenda.) Indeed according
to conventional development theory of the 1960s, universities
were essential to the idea of modernization, fostered by
funding agencies. By the 1970s, the model had melded
into an instrumental concept of a development university
with specific socioeconomic purposes and well-appointed
special institutes of development studies, integrated rural
development, public health and so forth. Thus, the university
became more closely aligned with short-range policy
priorities or manpower planning. Funding became more
project-oriented with the expectation of quick results, the
liberal arts and basic science mission more abstract. Costeffectiveness analyses compared universities adversely to
primary education. As we know, these shifts took place
against a backdrop of student uprisings (in Africa, as well
as overseas), politically driven institutional expansionism
and fiscal retrenchment resulting in loss of quality and in
governance instability. Ever since, donor priorities, in the
face of cynicism, have presented as a lack of coherent
understanding of the university role in Africa and the absence
of shared vision.
It is remarkable that the peer reviewed Agricultural

Investment Plans, required by the CAADP Compact
process, had no chapter on the investment plan for higher
agricultural education to meet the demands of the growing
agriculture and agribusiness sector. As such the plans
could be unattainable or inconsistent across sectors. This,
undoubtedly, will be corrected in future plans.
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The current picture, while uneven across the continent, is an

exciting one affected by both world forces that foster Africas
growth and the way Africa is taking advantage of them. The
former are well-known. The latter include several factors.
The first is generating economies of scale through the
establishment of training and research networks. Second
is concentration on entrepreneurial and problem solving skill
enhancement. Third is promoting quality assurance through
interaction, information sharing and peer review. Fourth is
strengthening links between university research centers and
the re-emerging private sector. Fifth is building a critical
mass of female graduates who are highly employable.
Sixth is reducing the costs of education through interactive
adaptive learning technologies. Seventh is utilizing feedback
mechanisms to partners.
RUFORUM presents an encouraging example of the
latter characterization (feedback mechanisms) by means
of its mutually reinforcing Community Action Research
Projects, competitive research grants, field attachments
to National Agricultural Research Institutes and NGOs,
breakthrough collaborative research methods courses, and
overarching guidance from a set of newly created national
forums composed of farmers groups, local government
representatives, and university staff.
RUFORUMs recent Business Plan has received good

reviews as an example of 42 universities working together
to transform themselves through collective action into viable
institutional operations responsive to national aspirations and
conditions. This is no small accomplishment in the face of
graduate programs long in crisis, burgeoning undergraduate
enrollments, a rise in the number of universities without
adequate and stable financing, and faculty members
overwhelmed by undergraduate teaching responsibilities.
When RUFORUM began as the Forum only a handful of
agricultural PhD programs were functioning in eastern and
southern Africa. It was impossible to create new viable ones
under circumstances of financial retrenchment and often
institutional politicization. Those were the days of overseas
PhD study support. However, inadequate preparation at the
MSc level had reduced the number of qualified people in the
pipeline and undermined the value of the MSc as a terminal
degree for applying knowledge and skills to address African
agricultural problems. Now the MSc, along with an Africabased PhD, is a very sought-after diploma.
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An intrinsic role of the university is to envision the future

but evidence suggests that this role needs to be balanced
by translational capacity -- the ability to turn knowledge
into use. That balance must include managerial and
entrepreneurial skills that lead to job creation, as well as
job obtainment. And, the whole enterprise demands an
environment whereby newly honed talent can flourish.
There are many ways to support and accelerate the changes
already emerging. RUFORUM and its of 42 member
universities (with more wishing to join) are becoming well
positioned to meet the demands of a new yardstick for
measuring success the degree to which investments in
higher education help societies in the long and medium term
to tilt accrued benefits toward their most vulnerable citizens.
Results of this type require a systems approach, such as the
one RUFORUM is now developing one that is selective,
strategic, and sequenced in planning; synergistic, leverageoriented and flexible in operation; and linked with actors who
can move where it cannot.
RUFORUM is exceptional because it has found a way of

climbing out of what has been a set of severe challenges
to higher agricultural education by harnessing opportunities
for upgrading the substance and texture of local university
teaching, research and outreach through south-south
national and regional partnerships backed by international
support. It is riding the wave of globalization that is changing
our conceptualization of higher education in Africa and its
role in society. There are many dimensions to this change but
five repeating themes stand out.
A shift from viewing the generation of new skills and
knowledge as ends in and of themselves to a focus on
application and realized impacts on the lives of citizens
-- particularly the disadvantaged

An imperative to leapfrog to next generation

technologies that foreshorten time and distance, and
allow for simultaneity and acceleration
A new complex porousness between the realms of the

public and the private between the public commons
and private enterprise
A tilt from primary concentration on enhancing the talents

of individuals to creating viable and lasting professional
communities (especially through networks to realize
economies of scale)
Nesting of local capacity building within the growing

competition in the global marketplace for high-end talent
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Briefing note on the RUFORUM Fourth Biennial Conference, 19th 25th

July 2014, VIP Hotel, Maputo, Mozambique
Once every two years, RUFORUM organises an Africa-wide
week-long conference with the aim of fostering networking
among its member universities and to link universities to other
actors in the Agricultural and Tertiary Agricultural Education
sectors. The Fourth RUFORUM Biennial Conference will take
place from 19 25 July 2014 at the VIP Hotel in Maputo,
Mozambique under the theme African Higher Education
Week: Celebrating the contribution of African Universities
and Partners to agricultural development in Africa. The
Fourth Biennial is special in many ways:
1. It coincides with the 10 Year anniversary of RUFORUM,
and will thus provide an opportunity to reflect on the
progress made over the years, and visioning on the
growth path for the next decade;
2. The Biennial will be held in Maputo, where 10 years
ago African Heads of States and Governments signed
the CAADP declaration. The Comprehensive African
Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) is the
blue print agreed upon by African Heads of States
and Governments for achieving 6% economic growth
through agricultural transformation.
3. It falls within the African Year of Agriculture and Food
Security which was declared by the African Union, as
part of celebrating CAADP at 10. This Biennial provides
an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of African
Universities and Partners to agricultural development
and food security in the continent.
This years conference will particularly focus on the future of
agriculture and Agricultural Tertiary Education in Africa and
will include the launching of RUFORUM Graduate Teaching
Assistantship Programme, an initiative by Vice Chancellors
to increase the pool of PhD trained scientists in Africa. The
conference will bring together close to 500 delegates from
across Africa and beyond, including development partners
and senior African Policy makers.
There will be pre-conference events to increase
networking and learning among Deans, Faculty and
students in RUFORUM programmes. These will be held
on 19th and 20th July 2014. In addition, two policy organs
of RUFORUM will meet during this period, the RUFORUM
Deans Committee and the International Advisory Panel.
The actual conference will be held over a 5 day-period as
outlined below:
Day One: Monday 21 July: Celebrating 10 years of

RUFORUM
The Programme for this day includes an address by the Chair
of African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini
Zuma, official opening by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of the
Republic of Mozambique, Alberto Vaquina, and an address
by Mrs. Graca Machel, a member of the International Panel
of Elders. This will be followed by two plenary sessions,
one highlighting the Genesis and Chronicles of RUFORUM,
and the second one on horizon searching for RUFORUM:
Visioning for the next decade. There will be an exhibition to
profile some of the RUFORUM activities and outcomes.
Day Two: Tuesday 22 July: Harnessing Science and
Technology Capacity in Africa
The day will open with a plenary address by the ICRISAT
Board Chair, Prof. Chandra Madramootoo on Harnessing
High-end science for agricultural development in Africa.
This will be followed by eight breakout sessions looking at
Doctoral Training in Africa, translating outputs of agricultural
science to meet smallholder farmers needs in Africa;
Addressing gender issues and encouraging women in the
agricultural sciences; Strengthening partnership in research
and higher education; Building linkages between education
and practical knowledge resources; Enhancing publication
and oral presentation skills of graduate students; Enhancing
university engagement for impact on rural economies; and
Global research alliance on agricultural greenhouse gases. All
eight sessions will address how best to build and strengthen
science and innovation capacity in Africa.
Day Three: Wednesday 23 July: Policy dialogue on the
future of agriculture and higher education in Africa
The morning plenary sessions on this day will look at the
future of African agriculture and higher education, to distil
needed actions to strengthen engagement of African
universities in agricultural transformation. The newly launched
Science Agenda for African Agriculture will set the stage for
three Panel sessions on how to better integrate universities
into CAADP and strengthen their ability to produce the
graduates, research and outreach necessary to transform
rural areas. One panel will present the Perspectives from
Agricultural Policy Makers, the second; Perspectives from
Higher Education and Science and Technology Policy
Makers, and the third; Perspectives from University leaders.
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Day Five: Friday 25 July: Moving Forward the African
Higher Agricultural Education agenda
The morning of Friday will focus on drawing lessons learnt
over the seven days and developing consensus on the
needed actions by different actors to reposition Higher
Education in Agriculture in Africa to respond to current
and future agricultural needs and to ensure the continent
has the needed capacity to meet the goals of the African
Agenda 2063. This will be followed by four breakout sessions
focusing on: Strengthening community engagements and
innovation platforms; Agricultural marketing, trade and
policy; Innovations for sustainable cropping production
systems within smallholder crop value chains; Strengthening
fisheries and crop-livestock value chains through improved
post harvest handling and agro-processing; and three side
events premised on: Strengthening universities capacities
for mitigating climate change induced water vulnerabilities;
Rejuvenating agricultural professional associations for
enhanced agricultural productivity and Africa human capital
in science; Technology and agripreneurship for food security
framework. The closing session will include prize awards
for outstanding achievers and an address by the African
Union Commissioner for Human Resource, Science and
Technology.
All three Panels will discuss evolving trends, likely scenarios,

and how best Universities should position themselves
to respond. What lessons are out there for African higher
education and policy to pick from? What transformation
changes are needed from institutional perspectives?
What policies and investments are needed to support the
required transformation and ensure the continent meets its
development targets, including Agenda 2063, CAADP and
the Science Agenda for African Agriculture?
The afternoon will have two events; the Annual General
Meeting of the RUFORUM Network to receive report of the
progress made over the last year (2013/14) and set targets
for 2014/15. This will take place in Pangue hall at Hotel Grand
VIP, Maputo, Mozambique. A separate meeting for graduate
students and RUFORUM alumni will also be held at the
Administration Building of the Eduardo Mondlane University
to discuss what they want to see out of RUFORUM and from
African universities.
Day Four: Thursday 24 July: Transforming the agricultural
and higher education sectors in Africa
The focus of this day is to provide opportunity for young and
senior scientists to share their experience in research for
development activities for improved smallholder livelihoods.
It will also provide a platform for advancement of knowledge
and sharing of technologies and lessons learnt for meeting the
goals of Agenda 2063. There will be two plenary sessions, one
on transformation of the Rwanda Agricultural sector that has
enabled Rwanda to achieve Millennium Development Goal 1
of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The second will
be a case study sharing experiences on the transformation
of Kenyatta University in Kenya. This will be followed by six
breakout session focusing on: Building resilience to address
vulnerability to risks associated with climate changes and
variability in agricultural systems; Innovations for sustainable
cropping production systems within smallholder crop value
chains; Innovations in higher education; Innovations for
sustainable fisheries and livestock production systems;
Joint ASARECA / CCARDESA-RUFORUM Deans Meeting;
Revamping agricultural education and training in Africa:
opportunities and challenges for transformative change in
African universities; and four side events premised on: A
strategy for integrating research and higher education at subregional level; A new architecture for learning: looking into
the future of ICT for teaching and learning; Optimising the
participation of universities in national agriculture research
and development; and Revamping agricultural education
and training in Africa: opportunities and challenges for
transformative change in African universities.
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HALL: MAPUTO-ADECEA
HALL: SAVE-Online Platform
Social Media Reporters Training
HALL: INCOMATI

HALL: INCOMATI
EDULINK II Planning Meetings (2)
HALL: MAPUTO-ADECEA
1000-1030
HALL: LINCUNGO
HALL: LINCUNGO
CTA-WUR-RUFORUM Food and Nutrition

Security Deans Workshop
CTA-WUR-RUFORUM Food and

Nutrition Security Deans Workshop
HALL: LINCUNGO
HALL: MAPUTO-ADECEA
HALL: INCOMATI
1000-1030
BREAK
1300-1400
1300-1400

HALL: MAPUTO-ADECEA
HALL: INCOMATI
RUFORUM IAP Meeting

HALL: LIMPOMPO
HALL: LINCUNGO
HALL: MAPUTO-ADECEA
HALL: INCOMATI
RUFORUM Deans Committee
Meeting
HALL: LINCUNGO
SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS AND EVENTS

MID-MORNING SESSIONS AND SIDE
AFTERNOON SESSIONS AND
LUNCH
EVENTS
SIDE EVENTS
CTA-WUR-RUFORUM Food and Nutrition
CTA-WUR-RUFORUM Food &
Security Deans Workshop
HALL: MAPUTO-ADECEA
HALL: INCOMATI
HALL: LINCUNGO
MORNING SESSIONS AND SIDE

EVENTS
CTA-WUR-RUFORUM Food and
SUNDAY
20 July 2014
SATURDAY
19 July 2014
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OVERVIEW OF CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Fourth Biennial Conference and African Higher Education Week
CONFERENCE THEME
African Higher Education Week: Transforming Tertiary Agricultural Education a Platform for the Way Forward
19 - 25 July, 2014, Hotel Grand VIP, Maputo, Mozambique
Fourth Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture

Biennial Conference
1630-1700
1645-1730
AFTERNO
ON BREAK
OPEN SPACE
OPEN SPACE
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EVENING SESSIONS
AND EVENTS
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Harnessing high end science for

agricultural development in Africa
Viewing of Posters and Exhibitions
HALL: PUNGUE
Opening Ceremony
(RUFORUM@10)
0950-1020
1030-1100
0945-1030
0940-1030
Scientific Conference: Three Parallel

Sessions and four side events
Regional collaboration and Agricultural
Science Partnership CCARDESA /
ASARECA Deans Meetings
Scientific Conference: Four
Parallel
Sessions and two side events
Integration of Higher Agricultural

Education into CAADP and National
Development Plans
Scientific conference: Seven parallel

sessions
Other Side Events
HALL: PUNGUE
Doctoral Training in Africa: The way
forward
Toward Transformation of Agricultural

Higher Education Institutions; Responding
to Real Demand
Genesis and Chronicles of RUFORUM
MONDAY
21 July 2014
TUESDAY
22 July 2014
Integration of Higher Agricultural

Education into CAADP and National
Development Plans
Resilience
and
Intensification
0930-1000
WEDNESDAY
23 July 2014
THURSDAY
24 July 2014
Moving forward the
Higher
Agricultural Education Agenda
Sustainable
FRIDAY
25 July 2014

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1330-1430
1300-1400
1330-1430
1300-1400
1245-1400
Horizon Searching: RUFORUM in

the Next 10 Years
HALL: PUNGUE
RUFORUM@10: Viewing of Posters

& Exhibitions
Doctoral Training in Africa: The way
forward
RUFORUM Board Meeting @ UEM

Scientific conference: Seven parallel
sessions
Other Side Events
RUFORUM Annual General Meeting
(AGM)
Graduate Students and Alumni
Meeting
Scientific Conference:
Three
Parallel Sessions and four side
events
Feedback-Session summaries
Prize Awards and Closing Session
1630-1645
1600-1630
1600-1630
1500-1530
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RECEPTION
Delegates
Host:
Eduardo
Mondlane University
UEM Meeting with

Vice Chancellors and
IAP
Host:
Eduardo
Mondlane University
RUFORUM
Board
Meeting
with
Key
Partners
OPEN SPACE
RECEPTION
Host: RUFORUM Sec
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0950-1030
GROUP PHOTOGRAPH AND HEALTH BREAK
SESSION 2: TOWARD TRANSFORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS; RESPONDING TO REAL DEMAND HALL: PUNGUE
Session Moderator: Ms Judith Francis, Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Rapporteur: Mr. Emmanuel Afutu
1035-1045
Overview of the Programme by Ms. Nodumo Dhlamini, Program Manager ICT RUFORUM
1045-1110
Keynote Address by Mrs. Graca Machel, Member, International Panel of Elders and Former Minister of Education, Mozambique
1110-1120
Discussion
1120-1145
Address by Hon. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
1145-1155
Discussion
SESSION 3: GENESIS & CHRONICLES OF RUFORUM: PLENARY DISCUSSION
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Chair: Prof. Rukudzo Murapa, International Advisory Panel, RUFORUM
Rapporteur: Dr. Agnes Mwangwela, Dean Food & Human Nutrition, LUANAR
1200- 1300
Genesis of RUFORUM: Dr. Joyce Moock
The transition to an African led and university owned network: Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, RUFORUM Secretariat
Development and impact of demand led postgraduate training programs: Dr. Richard Edema, Makerere University
Strengthening university-community engagement: Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Building research capacity- case of Burundi: Ms. Micheline Inamahoro, ISABU Scientist and PhD Student Stellenbosch University
Discussion
1300-1330
Viewing of RUFORUM Posters and Exhibitions
1330-1430
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 4: PLENARY - HORIZON SEARCHING: RUFORUM & ITS PARTNERS IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Moderator: Dr. Aldo Stroebel (National Research Foundation, Republic of South Africa)
Rapporteur: Prof. Malcolm Blackie
1430-1630
The changing landscape in tertiary agricultural education and implications for RUFORUM: Dr. Leif Christoffersen, Former Division Director, World Bank
Future thrusts for S &T development in Africa and implication for roles of Networks such as RUFORUM: Dr. Beatrice Njenga - Head, Human Resources, Science and
Technology Department, African Union Commission
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skillCapacity
demands
in in
theAgriculture
agricultural
sector and the role of Tertiary Agricultural Institutions in meeting such challenges: Dr. Philip Kiriro, President Pan African Farmer
Organisation (PAFO)
Welcome and Opening Remarks

0830-0835
Prof. Orlando Quilambo, Rector- Eduardo Mondlane University
0835-0840
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, Executive Secretary, RUFORUM
0840-0845
Prof. Levi Nyagura, RUFORUM Board Chair
0845-0855
Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo, FARA Executive Director
0855-0920
H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
0920-0930
Hon. Augusto Jone Luis, Minister of Education Mozambique
0930-0950
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Republic of Mozambique, Alberto Vaquina
SESSION 1: OPENING CEREMONY (RUFORUM@10)

Session Chair: Prof. Inacio Maposse, Director General IIAM
MONDAY 21st JULY, 2014

HALL: PUNGUE
Lead Rapporteurs: Prof. Luisa Santos, Eduardo Mondlane University and
Dr. Paul Nampala, RUFORM Secretariat
Conference Programme

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The transition to an African led and university owned network: Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, RUFORUM Secretariat
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Fourth RUFORUM
Biennial Conference:
andpostgraduate
Programmetraining programs: Dr. Richard Edema, Makerere University
Development
and impact ofHighlights
demand led
Strengthening university-community engagement: Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Building research capacity- case of Burundi: Ms. Micheline Inamahoro, ISABU Scientist and PhD Student Stellenbosch University
Discussion
1300-1330
Viewing of RUFORUM Posters and Exhibitions
1330-1430
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 4: PLENARY - HORIZON SEARCHING: RUFORUM & ITS PARTNERS IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Moderator: Dr. Aldo Stroebel (National Research Foundation, Republic of South Africa)
Rapporteur: Prof. Malcolm Blackie
1430-1630
The changing landscape in tertiary agricultural education and implications for RUFORUM: Dr. Leif Christoffersen, Former Division Director, World Bank
Future thrusts for S &T development in Africa and implication for roles of Networks such as RUFORUM: Dr. Beatrice Njenga - Head, Human Resources, Science and
Technology Department, African Union Commission
Future skill demands in the agricultural sector and the role of Tertiary Agricultural Institutions in meeting such challenges: Dr. Philip Kiriro, President Pan African Farmer
Organisation (PAFO)
Working in a global arena - Leveraging collaboration and partnership: Dr. Mercy Karanja, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Thoughts on future directions for RUFORUM: Dr. Patrick Okori, ICRISAT
Discussion
1630-1700
HEALTH BREAK
1700-1830
SESSION 5: VIEWING OF POSTERS AND EXHIBITIONS
SESSION 6: (1630-1830) RUFORUM: Policy dialogue by invitation at Polana Serena Hotel
WELCOME COCKTAIL, HOSTED BY EDUARDO MONDLANE UNIVERSITY AT FORTALEZA
1900- 2100

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1300-1400
LUNCH BREAK
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HALL: PUNGUE A
TUESDAY 22 JULY, 2014

SESSION 7: HARNESSING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY FOR INNOVATION IN AFRICA
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Chair: Prof. Cisco Magagula, Vice Chancellor University of Swaziland
Rapporteur: Dr. C. Mutisi (Dean, University of Zimbabwe)
0830-0840
Summary of Day 1 and introducing profile of events for Day 2: Prof. Luisa Santos, Eduardo Mondlane University
0840-0910
Harnessing High End Science for Agricultural Development in Africa: Prof. Chandra Madramootoo, Chair ICRISAT Board & McGill University, Canada
0910-0920
Commentary - Perspectives from FARA: Dr. Irene Frempong, Director, Capacity Strengthening, FARA
0920-0945
Discussion
0945-1030
HEALTH BREAK AND VIEWING OF POSTERS AND EXHIBITIONS
SESSION 8: PARALLEL SESSIONS AND SIDE EVENTS (1030 1300)
1030-1300
Session 8.1:
Session 8.2:
Session 8.3:
Session 8.4:
Session 8.5:
Session 8.6:
Session 8.7:
Doctoral training in Africa:
Extension education & InnovATE, Virginia
Strengthening
Building linkages
Enhancing
Enhancing university
The Way Forward
Tech: Addressing
training: A link for
partnership in
between education
publication and oral
engagement for
gender issues and
translating outputs of
research and higher
and practical
presentation skills of
impact on rural
Conveners: RUFORUM,
agricultural science to encouraging
education
knowledge resources graduate students
economies: Lessons
National Research
women in the
meet smallholder
from Community
Conveners:
Foundation (SA), Carnegie
agricultural
Conveners: CABI & Convener:
farmers needs in
Action Research
Corporation
sciences
Makerere University, RUFORUM
RUFORUM
Africa
Programs for
AGRINATURA, CTA,
University Outreach
Convener: SAFE / Convener:
RUFORUM
HALL: SAVE
HALL: PUNGUE B
HALL: LICUNGO
AFAAS / WINROCK
InnovATE
Conveners:
HALL: ZAMBEZE
RUFORUM,
HALL: MAPUTO
HALL: INCOMATI
Makerere University,
LUANAR and
University of Eldoret

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Convener: SAFE /
AFAAS / WINROCK
HALL: MAPUTO
Convener:
InnovATE
HALL: ZAMBEZE
Conveners:
Makerere
university,
AGRINATURA,
CTA, RUFORUM
Session 9.4:
Strengthening
partnerships in
research and
higher education
Convener: Wageningen
University and
Research Centre
HALL: PUNGUE B
Convener:
RUFORUM
Session 9.6:
Enhancing
publication and oral
presentation skills of
graduate students
HALL: SAVE
Session 9.5:
Global research
alliance on agricultural
greenhouse gases
HALL: LICUNGO
HALL: INCOMATI
SESSION 9: PARALLEL SESSIONS AND SIDE EVENTS (1400 1630)

1400-1630
Session 9.1: Doctoral training Session 9.2:
Session 9.3:
in Africa: The way forward
Extension education & InnovATE, Virginia
Tech: Addressing
training: A link for
Convener: RUFORUM,
gender issues and
translating outputs of
National Research
agricultural science to encouraging
Foundation (SA), Carnegie
women in the
meet smallholder
Corporation
agricultural
farmers needs in
sciences
Africa
1600-1830
1630-1700
1700-1800
1800-2100
RUFORUM @10
Session 9.7:
Enhancing university
engagement for
impact on rural
economies: Lessons
from Community
Action Research
Programs for
University Outreach
Conveners:
RUFORUM,
Makerere University,
LUANAR and
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HALL: PUNGUE A
SESSION 10: RUFORUM BOARD MEETING AT UEM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
HEALTH BREAK
SESSION 11: VIEWING OF POSTERS AND EXHIBITIONS, VIP HOTEL GARDENS
OPEN SPACE
SIDE EVENT 1: (1800-1900) Carnegie Corporation and RUFORUM: Meeting Carnegie Supported Graduate Students, HALL: SAVE
SIDE EVENT 2: (1800-1900) AWARD, Building Leadership for Gender Responsive Agriculture Research and Development, HALL: INCOMATI
SIDE EVENT 3: (1900-2100) Eduardo Mondlane University Joint Meeting of RUFORUM Board and International Advisory Panel, VENUE: HOTEL CARDOSO
Remarks by Bongiwe Njobe, Member of High Level Advisory Panel on Agricultural Research

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WEDNESDAY 23 JULY, 2014

SESSION 12.1: INTEGRATION OF HIGHER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INTO CAADP & NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Moderator: Lindiwe Majele Sibanda (Executive Director FARNPAN)
Lead Rapporteur: Dr. Mick Mwala (Dean, School of Agriculture, University of Zambia)
0830-0840 Recap of Day 2 and introducing profile of events for Day 3: Dr. Paul Nampala, Grants Manager, RUFORUM
0840-0900 Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A): Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo, FARA Executive Director
0900-1030 Panel Discussion one: Perspectives from Agricultural Policy Makers
HE Rhoda Tumusiime, Commissioner Agriculture and Rural Economy, African Union Commission
Hon. Dr. Zerubabel M. Nyiira, Minister of State for Agriculture, Republic of Uganda
Hon. John Mutorwa, Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Republic of Namibia
Prof. Mandi Rukuni, CAADP and S3A Co-Member Expert Panels: Commentary
Discussion
1030-1100 HEALTH BREAK
Session Moderator: Dr. Howard Elliott, Independent Consultant, Canada
HALL: PUNGUE
Lead Rapporteur: Prof. Pinkie Zwane, Dean Faculty of Agriculture, University of Swaziland
1100-1215 Panel Discussion two: Perspectives from Higher Education Policy Makers
HE Dr. Martial De Paul Ikounga, Commissioner Human Resources, Science and Technology, African Union
Hon. Prof. Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang, Minister of Education, Republic of Ghana
Hon. Luis Agusto Mutomene Pelembe, Minister of Science and Technology, Republic of Mozambique
Hon. Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, Republic of South Africa
Discussion
Session Moderator : Prof. Richard Mkandawire, Vice President, African Fertiliser and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) HALL: PUNGUE
Lead Rapporteur: Dr. Duncan Ongeng,
Dean, Gulu University
1215-1330 Panel Discussion three: Perspectives from Higher Education Institutions
Prof. Mabel Imbuga, Vice Chancellor, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (Kenya)
Prof. Brice Sinsin, Rector, University of Abomey Calavi (Benin)
Prof. Dr. M.J. Martin Kropff, Rector Wageningen University and Research Centre (Netherlands)
Dr. David Nielson (World Bank), Commentary on perspective from higher education institutions
Discussion
1330-1430 LUNCH BREAK

RUFORUM @10
Group Discussion:
Reflections by graduate students and alumni-Looking into the Future: What do you
want to see out of RUFORUM and from African universities?
From graduate studentship to a change agent/leader

Guest Speakers:
Mrs. Chimwemwe Chamdimba (NEPAD)
Dr. Wellington Ekaya (BeCa)
Mentoring and building confidence among graduate students

Guest Speakers:
Hon. Dr. Zerubabel M. Nyiira: My own development pathway
Prof. Nzula Kitaka: Working across systems and disciplines
Moderators: Prof. Kay Muir Leresche, Ms. Monica Kapiriri & Mrs. Sylvia
Mkandawire
VENUE: University of Eduardo Mondlane Administration Building
SESSION 13.2: RUFORUM GRADUATE STUDENTS & ALUMNI MEETING
VENUE: Pungue Hall, Hotel Grand VIP
OFFICAL OPENING
HE Rhoda Tumusiime, Commissioner
Agriculture and Rural Economy, African Union
Commission
SESSION 13: BREAK AWAY

1500-1800 SESSION 13.1: RUFORUM ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
1800-2100
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OPEN SPACE AND SELF

SPONSORED/ ARRANGED TOURS
Dinner Dance for students/alumni at COMPLEXO COLMEIA 2, University of

Eduardo Mondlane
OPEN SPACE
SIDE EVENT 4: (1900-2100) RUFORUM: Joint meeting of RUFORUM Board, IAP, Ministers and Development Partners by invitation, INDY VILLAGE
Remarks by Dr. Wangiru Kamau Rotenberg, Director AWARD

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Rapporteur: Prof. Muna Elhag
RUFORUM @10
HALL: SAVE
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Convener: ASARECA, RUFORUM
HALL: PANGUE A
SIDE EVENT 7: ASARECA:
Optimising the participation of
universities in national agriculture
research and development
Convener: RUFORUM
THURSDAY 24 JULY, 2014

SESSION 14: RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Chair: Prof. Didier Pilot, AGRINATURA
Rapporteur: Dr. Elizabeth Omami, Dean University of Eldoret
0830-0840 Summary of Day 3 and introducing profile of events for Day 4: Mrs. Agnes Akwang Obua-Ogwal, RUFORUM M&E Officer
0840-0900 Key Note address by Dr. Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda, Director General, Rwanda Agricultural Board: Learning from each other - Transforming the agricultural sector in
Rwanda
0900-0920 Key Note address by Prof. Olive Mugenda, Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University: Learning from each other-Transforming a University- the case of Kenyatta University
0920-0930 Commentary by Dr. Moses Osiru, Deputy Executive Secretary, RUFORUM: Transforming Agricultural Sector and Universities in Africa
0930-0950 Discussion
0950-1020 HEALTH BREAK AND VIEWING OF POSTERS AND EXHIBITIONS
SESSION 15: PARALLEL SESSIONS AND SIDE EVENTS
1030-1300 SESSION
15.1:
Building SESSION 15.2: Innovations for sustainable SESSION 15.3: Promoting innovations in higher SIDE EVENT 5: CCARDESAresilience
to
address cropping production systems within
education
Towards a strategy for integrating
vulnerability to risks associated smallholder crop value chains
research and higher education at
with climate changes and
HALL: ZAMBEZE
sub-regional level
variability
in
agricultural HALL: PUNGUE B
systems
Chair: Prof. Sheu Mpepereki
Convener: CCARDESA, RUFORUM
Chair: Prof. Julius Ochoudho
HALL: MAPUTO
Rapporteur: Dr. Mwetwa Alice
HALL: INCOMATI
Rapporteur: Dr. Langa Thembo
SIDE EVENT 6: A new architecture
Chair: Dr. Ngungi Kinuthia
for learning: looking into the future of
Robinson
ICT for teaching and learning

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Gweyi-Onyango, J. P., Musila,

M.M., Nawiri, M.P. & Omolo,
P.O.
Dynamics of land use and land

cover changes in semi-arid
Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
Egeru, A., Wasonga, O.,
Majaliwa, M. G. J., MacOpiyo,
L.& Mburu, J.
African nightshade distribution
in response to phosphorus and
water status in three Kenyan
counties: Phenolics and related
antioxidants
Breeding runner bean for grain yield,

diseases resistance and short-day
adaptation in eastern Africa.
Kimani, P.M., Mulanya, M.M. & Narla,
R.D.
Role of universities in development of

improved crop varieties, seed production,
dissemination and impacts: Case studies of
dry, canning, snap and runner beans,
pigeon pea and onions
Kimani, P.M.
Inheritance of resistance to brown spot
disease in upland rice in Uganda.
Mwendo, M.M., Jimmy, L. & Ochwo, M.
Analysis of variance in experimental design with

spatial dependence using autoregressive models
Edmundo do Rosrio Rodrigues Caetano
Renato Ribeiro de Lima
&
Transforming tertiary agricultural education and

training through private sector linkages
Kraybill, D. and Minde, I.
Strengthening the capacity of agricultural researchers

through a network of statistical collaboration
laboratories.
Vance, E. and Magayane, F.
1030-1045
1045-1100
1100-1115
Projected impact of climate

change on suitable areas for
rice cutlivation in South-Kivu
province, DRC.
Muhindo, I.D., Majaliwa,
M.G.J., Katusabe, A. &
Bossissi, Nk.

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SIDE EVENT 8: Revamping

agricultural education and training in
Africa: opportunities and challenges
for transformative change in African
universities
Convener: InnovATE, Virginia Tech

& RUFORUM
HALL: LINCUNGO
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Pesticide use for management of

aphids and viral diseases in passion
fruit
Olango, A., Ochwo-ssemakula, M.,
Karungi, J. & Sseruwagi, P.
Row covers for management of insectvectored viral diseases of tomato in
Uganda
Jurua, H., Sseruwagi, P., OchwoSsemakula, M.K.N. & Karungi, J.
Efficacy of Leonotis nepetifolia L. and

Ocimum gratissimum L. extracts on
adult Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari:
Tetranychidae) on French beans
Ogayo, K.O., Ogweno, J.O. &
Nyaanga, J.G.
Factors influencing occurrence of
tomato virus diseases on small holder
farms in Kasese, Uganda
Ahabwe, S., Ochwo-Ssemakula,
M.K.N., Karungi, J. & Sseruwagi, P.
Selection for multiple disease

resistance in bush snap bean lines
developed in Kenya
Mulanya, M.M., Kimani, P.M. & Narla,
R.D.
Impact of no-tillage on runoff

and soil loss by water erosion: a
meta-analysis of plot data.
Mhazo, N.
1215-1230
1200-1215
1145-1200
1130-1145
Efficiency and profitability of

water saving technologies on
irrigated rice in South-Kivu
Province, DR Congo
Nkuba, B., Muhindo, I.,
Walangululu, M., Katesube, A.
& Majaliwa, M.
Land use change effect on
carbon stocks in western
Uganda Makuma-Massa, H.,
Ochanda, D., Nandozi C.,
Mfutumikiza, D. & Majaliwa,
J.G.M.
Climate warming and range
shifts of four medicinal plants in
Africa: insights from predictive
bioclimatic models.
Isabirye B.E, Rwomushana I,
Zziwa E, Mweya N. C. &
Tabuti J.R.S.
Soil organic carbon stocks
under coffee agroforestry
systems in Uganda.
Balaba-Tumwebaze, S.
1115-1130
AgIM Post-graduate education in agriculture

information management and precision farming in Cape
Verde and Mozambique
Marco, P., Alexandre, B., Chapananga, N. &
Atumane, A.
Improving graduate competencies through field

attachments: Experiences from School of Agricultural
Sciences, Makerere University.
Opolot, H.N, Isubikalu, P, Obaa, B.B. & Ebanyat, P.
A study to assess agricultural e-resource use and its

impacts within the RUFORUM consortium
Onyango, D. & Njogu, F
Development of a virtual space for online supervision

and mentoring as a novel tool for learning and improving
quality of graduate studies in Africa
Kiambi, D., Ndungu Kilton, J.
Integrated open digital spaces for personalised learning,

electronic portfolios, information dissemination and
graduate mentorship
Kimolo, N.
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LUNCH BREAK
Discussions
Discussions
Role of soil and crop residues

as sources of inoculum for
Fusarium head blight of
wheat.
Njeru, N.K., Wagacha, J.M.,
Muthomi, J.W. & Mutegi,
C.K.
13001315
12451300
Strengthening Capacity in tertiary agricultural

education and training institutions: the case of
iAGRI
Minde, I. and Kraybill, D.
Strengthening national capacity in agro-biotechnology

applied to agro-forestry research through a collaborative
platform between UEM (Mozambique) and IICT (Portugal).
Ribeiro de Barros, A.I, Saide, J, Maquia, I., Senkoro, A.,
Muocha, I., Barbosa, F., Goulao, L.F., Neves, L. &
Ribeiro, N.S.
HALL: PUNGUE B
Session 16.2: Innovations for

sustainable cropping production
systems within smallholder crop
value chains
Rapporteur: Ms. Matsimbem Musewe
Chair: Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda
HALL: ZAMBEZE
13151330
The License Master & Doctorate (LMD) System in

Republic of Benin and in French speaking Africa.
Assogbadjo, A.
Discussion
1230-1300
1300-400
Session
16.1:
Building
resilience
to
address
vulnerability to risk associated
with climate changes and
variability
in
agricultural
systems
Chair: Prof. Joshua Ogendo
Session 16.3: Innovations for sustainable fisheries and

livestock production systems
HALL: MAPUTO
Rapporteur: Dr. Mulembeki Robert

1400-1600
Chair: Prof. Rhoda Biriech

Rapporteur: Mr. Anthony
Egeru

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SIDE EVENT 9: CCARDESA- Towards a

strategy for integrating research and higher
education at sub-regional level
Convener: CCARDESA
HALL: INCOMATI
SIDE EVENT10: A new architecture for
learning: looking into the future of ICT for
teaching and learning
Convener: RUFORUM
HALL: PANGUE A
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The effect of climate variability

on Prosopis juliflora spread,
vegetation
trends
and
livestock dynamics in the
drylands of Magadi in Kajiado
County Kenya.
Kyuma, R., Wahome, R.,
Kinama, J. & Wasonga, V.
O.
Determinants of the nontimber
forest
resources
conservation of the Falgore
Game Reserve Kano, Nigeria
Suleiman, M.S. Kironchi, G.
& Suleiman, A.
Shifting cultivation dilemma in
Niassa, north Mozambique.
Lopes, J.R., Domingos, L.P.
& Fafetine, J.T.
Nantale, N. M.,
Ochwossemakula, Sseruwagi, P, M. &
Kalungi, J.
Role of agronomic practices on the

occurrence of Fusarium head blight
of wheat
Okumu, O., Muthomi, J.,
Wagacha, M., Narla, R.& Mutegi,
C.
Aphid transmission of Passiflora
chlorotic mottle virus in Uganda
Alternative hosts of whitefly and

Tomato curl stunt virus (TOCSV) in
Chokwe district, Mozambique.
Azevedo S. M. Suege; Lourena
R. L.. Arone Valter Nuaila &
Toms F. Chiconela
1430-445
1415-1430
1400-1415
Characterisation of local chicken production in northern

Uganda: breeding practices and flock productivity
Kayitesi, A., Nakkazi, C., Kugonza, R.D., Okot, M.W.
& Mulindwa, H.
Growth characteristics of selected indigenous legumes

for livestock feeds in Namibia
Kaholongo, L., Lutaaya, E., Mureti, S., Kahumba,
A. & Mpofu, I.
An overview of the livestock sector in Eastern Africa:

implications for research and training.
Ebong, C. & Gitau, G.
HALL: LINCUNGO
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Convener: InnovATE, Virginia Tech &

RUFORUM
HALL: SAVE
SIDE EVENT12: Revamping agricultural
education and training in Africa: opportunities
and challenges for transformative change in
African universities
Convener: ASARECA, RUFORUM
SIDE EVENT 11: ASARECA: Optimising the

participation of universities in national
agricultural research and development
RUFORUM @10
RUFORUM @10
The influence of woodland Seed-borne fungi of chilli pepper

degradation on habitat quality (Capsicum frutescens) in the
and availability of non timber coastal savannah zone of the
forest resources in Mabalane, central region of Ghana.
southern Mozambique.
Afutu, E., Danquah, O-A. &
Bandeira, R.R., Amadeu, O., Opoku-Asiamah, Y.
Gerente, J., Miriam Tomo,
M. & Sidumo, I.
Towards
resilient
and Comparison of quality attributes of
profitable farming systems in mango fruits produced from two
Central Mozambique
contrasting agro-ecological zones
Sabine-Homann-Kee
Tui, of Kenya
Julio Onofre Rainde, Andre Ouma, L., Ambuko, J., Shibairo,
van
Rooyen,
Michael S. & Owino, W.
Hauser, Shepard Siziba,
Daniel
Rodriguez
&
Feliciano Mazuz
In-season nitrogen prediction Effect of ethephon and potassium
for the quality protein maize nitrate on off-season flower
variety Webii using the induction in mango
pocket
hand-held
NDVI Maloba, S.,
Ambuko, J.,
sensor at Bako-Tibe and Ilu- Hutchinson, M. & Owino, O.O.
Gelan, Ethiopia.
Tolera, A., Tolessa, E.S.,
Debele, D.W. and Hae, K.
k.
Dry season performance of Effect of organic and inorganic
new Capsicum annuum chili sources of nitrogen on growth,
pepper varieties in Mali.
seed yield and oil content of sun
Sokona, D.P. & Nadou, S.
flower in highly weathered soils in
Morogoro, Tanzania.
Mwhija, I.
Discussions
Discussions
HEALTH BREAK AND POSTER/ EXHIBITIONS VISIT
Discussions
Ecological niche modeling of geographic distribution of

Bacillus anthracis and risk of anthrax disease in Africa.
Isabirye B.E, Rwomushana, I., Zziwa, E., Mweya, N.
C. & Tabuti, J.R.S.
144-1500
1500-1515
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Convener: InnovATE, Virginia Tech & RUFORUM
Convener: RUFORUM
OPEN SPACE
Session 17.2: Revamping agricultural education and training in Africa: opportunities and challenges for
transformative change in African universities
RUFORUM @10
Session 17.1: Joint ASARECA / CCARDESA-RUFORUM Deans

Meeting
1800-2100
1630-1800
SESSION 17: PARALLEL SESSIONS

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HALL: LINCUNGO
Chair: Dr. Cyprian
Ebong
Rapporteur:
Ms.
Monica Kapiriri
Session
19.3:
Innovations
for
sustainable
cropping
production
systems
within smallholder crop
value chains
HALL: PUNGUE B
Bernard
Chair: Prof.
Bashaasha
Chair: Prof. Anderson

Kipkoech
Floristic characterisation
of Lake Chilua and
Chiuta
plains
as
outbreak areas of red
locust in Mozambique.
Tembe, F.T.A.
&
Chiconela, F.T.
Rapporteur: Dr. Bobe

Bedadi
Rapporteur: Mr. Patrick

Watete
Strengthening university
capacity to enhance
competitiveness
of
agribusiness in east and
west Africa.
Mshenga,
P.
M.,
Mugonola, B., Carsten,
N. P., Olufemi, M. A. &
Manjur, K.
SIDE EVENT 13:

Strengthening
universities
capacities
for
mitigating climate
change
induced
water vulnerabilities.
HALL: PUNGUE A
Session
19.4:
Strengthening fisheries
and
crop-livestock
value chains through
improved post harvest
handling and agroprocessing
George
HALL: MAPUTO
Prof.
Food losses and waste

in the context of
sustainable
food
systems
Ambuko, J.
Rapporteur: Dr. Charles

Masembe
Chair:
Gitau
Convener:
RUFORUM
FRIDAY 25 JULY, 2014

SESSION 18:
HALL: PUNGUE
Session Chair: Prof. Timothy Simalenga, Executive Director CCARDESA
Rapporteur: Prof. John Muyonga, Dean of School of Food Science and Technology, Makerere University
0830-0845 Summary of Day 4 and introducing profile of events for Day 5: Dr. Angela Remane, Eduardo Mondlane University
0845-0915 Moving forward the HAE Agenda (Towards transforming the African continent): Prof. Mandi Rukuni - Guest Speaker
0915-0930 Discussion
0930-1000 HEALTH BREAK AND POSTER/ EXHIBITIONS VISIT
1010- 1245 Session 19.1:
Session 19.2:
Strengthening
Agricultural
Marketing,
community
Trade & Policy
engagements
&
innovation platforms HALL: ZAMBEZE
1010-1025
Creating
an
innovation platform
for research impact:
lessons from the
smallholder
soyabean
programme
in
Zimbabwe.
Mpepereki, S.

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Rejuvenating
agricultural
professional
associations
for
enhanced
agricultural
productivity
Convener:
RUFORUM,
African
Crop
Science Society &
InnovATE, Virginia
Tech
HALL: INCOMATI
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SIDE EVENT 15:

Africa human capital
in science, technology
& agripreneurship for
food
security
framework
(AHCSTAFF)
Convener: FARA
HALL: SAVE
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The performance of
Namibia Swakara pelts
offered at Copenhagen
Fur auction between
1994 and 2013.
Itenge,
T.O.,
Shipandeni,
M.
&
Claasen, B.
Type and distribution of

urban and peri-urban
agriculture
production
systems
in
Nairobi
County, Kenya.
Ogendi, M.N., Mukundi,
J.B. & Orege, M.O.
Using internships to
stimulate
agricultural
entrepreneurship
and
innovation by graduates
of tertiary agriculture
education.
Charette, D.
Farmer participation
in farmer groups and
food
security:
Insights from the
livelihoods and food
security
baseline
survey in north
eastern Uganda.
Odeke, M. & Oyua,
C.
1055-1110
1040-1055
Capacity
development
for
agricultural
innovation
establishing
and
implementing
effective
multistakeholder
innovation platforms
in Uganda.
Ekong,
J.
&
Akongo, T.
A Trojan Horse
approach to change:
The case of GO4IT.
Wongtschowski,
Willem Heemskerk
& Ochola, W.
1025-1040
Effect
of
farming
practices
on
the
occurrence of Fusarium
head blight of wheat and
its management through
cultivar resistance.
Wagacha,
J.M.,
Muthomi, J.W., Mutegi,
C.K.,
Njeru,
N.K.,
Okumu, O.O. & Narla,
R.D.
Combining ability and
gene action in a diallel
cross of eight sesame
genotypes
Okello-Anyanga, W.,
Rubaihayo,
P.R.,
Tukamuhabwa, P. &
Gibson, P.
Integrated management
of the perennial weed
Digitaria vestida under
cassava cropping fields
in
the
Sud-Kivu
Province,
Democratic
Republic of Congo.
Basengere, E.B., WaBahekelwa,
S.,
Masirika,
C.
&
Walangululu., J.F.M.
Enzymatic processing
of fibres of sisal (Agave
sasilina), century plant
(Agave americana) and
pineapple
(Ananas
comosus) in Swaziland.
Zwane, P.E., Vilane,
V.S., Mkhonta, T.T.,
Otieno, D.A., Thwala,
J.M.,
Masarirambi,
M.T. & Ndlovu, T.
Do triple bag hermetic
storage
control
Prostephanus truncatus
(horn)
(Coleoptera:
bostrichidae) in stored
maize in Mozambique?
Muchiriuarapa,
L.,
Cugala,
D.
&
Affognon, H.
Effect of perforation and

storage temperature on
the
water
vapour
transmission rate of
selected biodegradable
and polymeric films
Zaharan
H.,
Oluwafemi, J. C.,
Pramod,
V.
M.,
Marena,
M.
&
Umezuruike, L. O.
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Effect of organic and

inorganic sources of
nitrogen on growth, seed
yield and oil content of
sunflower in highly
weathered
soils
in
Morogoro, Tanzania
Mwahija, I, Kinama, J.
& Cheminingwa, G.
Cowpea bacterial blight

resistance
among
cowpea genotypes in
Uganda.
Nantale,
G.
&
Rubaihayo, P.
Protein
nutritional
quality of soy fortified
complementary flours
from Western.
Kamau, E.H.
The bioprocessing of
fibres from sisal (Agave
sisalana) and century
plant
(Agave
americana).
Vilane, V.S., Zwane,
P.E., Thwala, J.M.,
Masararimbi,
M.T.,
Ndlovu, T. & Otieno,
D.A
Income
and
profit
distribution of pond raised
fish along the value chain
in Mpamba, Nkhatabay
district, Malawi
Kamangira, A., Singini,
W., Kasulo, V., Jere,
W.L., Kapute, F. &
Mzengereza, K.
Evaluation
of
the
repellent effects of four
chemicals in the control
of reb-billed in rice in
Chkw irrigation
Abilio, K.N. & Toms,
F.C.
Identifying conditions
for phytase enzyme
adaption in African
catfish
(Claria
gariepinus) feeds.
Kemigabo,
C.,
Kangombe,
J.,
Masembe, C., Sikawa,
D., Jere, W. &
Kasigwa, H.
Effect
of
improved
entrepreneurial skills of
smallholder farmers on
Soybean productivity and
household incomes in
Lango
Sub-region,
Northern Uganda.
Rokani, L., Ekere, E.,
Walekwa, P. & Ebanyat,
P.
1110-1125
1125-1140
1140-1155
Multidisciplinary
research approach
to the use of weeds
as
potential
biopesticides in Taro
(Colocasia esculenta
L. Schott) disease
management
Fontem,
L.A.,
Chikoye,
D.,
Fokunang, C. &
Ndifon, E.M.
Effectiveness
of
information
and
communication
technologies
in
dissemination
of
agricultural
information
to
smallholder farmers
in Kilosa district,
Tanzania.
Levi, C.
Plantwise knowledge
bank:
Expanding
local and global
resource pathways
for plant health
education
and
research in Africa.
Julia, D.
Leveraging
mining
infrastructure
and
procurement for longterm agricultural supply
chain productivity and
development.
Zhou, E., WallS, J.,
McHenry, M.P., Doepel,
D. & Howieson, J.G.

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Discussions
Evaluation of the effects

of
conservation
agriculture systems on
selected chemical and
soil microbial biomass of
soils in Chipata District,
Zambia
Banda,
J.S.K.,
Munsanda, N., Phiri, E.,
Thierfelder,
C.,
Mapangwa, W.
and
Mweetwa, A.M.
Evaluation of Azolla as
alternative for chemical
fertilisers for smallholder
farmers in Mozambique.
Cheila, M. and Toms,
C.
Proximate composition
of
potential
plant
feedstuffs
for
production of Tilapia
rendalli in Nkhatabay
district,
northern
Malawi.
Mzengereza,
K.,
Singini,
W.,
Msiska,O.V,
Kangombe,
J.,
Kapute,
F.
&
Kamangira, A.
Discussions
Development of quality
and affordable fish feed
for small scale fish
farmers in Malawi
Singini, W., Msiska,
O.V,
Kapute,
F.,
Kasulo,
V.,
Kangombe, J., Wilson
Jere, W. , Nyasulu, T.,
Mzengereza, K.S. &
Kamangira, A.S.
*Side event 16 Africas Drywaters: Taking the university to the community in Postgraduate training in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Hall: Limpompo
Convener: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (Malawi), Makerere University (Uganda) and RUFORUM
Discussions
Strikes in sugarcane
mills: the forms of
resistance of migrant
workers in Brazil.
Menezes, M. & Maciel,
C.
Discussions
LUNCH
1225- 1245
1245-1400
1210-1225
Exploring
gender
dynamics in agrotechnological
research
and
development: The
case
of
action
learning processes
in eastern Zimbabwe
Mashavave,
T.,
Mtambanengwe, F.,
Mapfumo,
P.,
Gwandu,
T.,
Nezomba, H. and
Siziba, S.
Participatory
characterisation of
highland sorghum
land
races
of
Uganda contributing
towards
breeding
early
maturing
highland varieties
Akatwijuka,
R.,
Rubaihayo, P. &
Okori, P.
1155-1210
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SATURDAY 26 JULY, 2014
SESSION 20: FEEDBACK - SUMMARY AND REFLECTIONS FROM CONFERENCE SESSIONS AND SIDE EVENTS
Chair: Prof. Frans Swanepoel, Director, Africa Doctoral Academy, South Africa
HALL: PUNGUE
Rapporteur: Mr. Kenneth Senkosi, Team Leader, Forum for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa (FOSAA)
1400-1500 Reflections on RUFORUM@10 and the Fourth Biennial (5 minutes for each panelist)
Reflections from a Graduate student: Ms. Laura Jose Canhanga, Eduardo Mondlane University
Reflections on the Doctoral event: Prof. Alice Pell, Cornell University
Reflection on the five day event: Dr. Joseph Methu ASARECA (on behalf of SROs)
Reflection on the five day event: Dr. Kristin Davis, Executive Secretary, Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)
Reflection on the five day event: Dr. Michael Hauser, President AGRINATURA
Reflection on the five day event: Ms. Judith Francis, CTA, Netherlands
Reflection on five day event: Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Kenyatta University
Discussion
1500-1530 HEALTH BREAK
SESSION 21: CLOSING CEREMONY
Chair: Prof. Quilambo, Rector Eduardo Mondlane University
HALL: PUNGUE
Rapporteur: Mr. Henry Massa Makuma and Mr. Anthony Egeru- Makerere University
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Theopoline Itenge, University of Namibia
Conference Communique by Dr. Solange Uwituze (University of Rwanda), Chair Deans Committee, RUFORUM
Prize Awards by Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, Executive Secretary, RUFORUM
Closing remarks by Prof. Levi Nyagura, RUFORUM Board Chair
Statement from African Union Human Resources, S&T Commission, H.E. Dr. Martial De Paul Ikounga
Statement by Deputy Minister Education (High Education), Mozambique, Hon. Arlindo Chilunda
Closing speech by Minister of Agriculture, Mozambique, Hon. Jose Condugua Antonio Pacheco
CLOSING DINNER HOSTED BY RUFORUM AT KAYA KWANGA RESIDENTIAL
1530-1540
1540-1600
1600-1630
1630-1635
1635-1645
1645-1655
1655-1715
1830-2100
DEPARTURES

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List of Poster Presentations

Sub-theme 1: Building resilience to address vulnerability to risk associated with climate changes and variability in
agricultural systems
1. Al-azar A., Abayneh, D. and Zewdie, S. Restoration of soils and vegetation through area exclosure in Tanqwua Abergele
Woreda, central Tigray
2. Alemayehu, F., Onwonga, R., Kinyanjui, M.J. and Wasonga, O. Assessment of mangrove covers change and biomass in
Mida Creek, Kenya
3. Baipusi, W.J., Kayombo, B. & Patrick, C. Evaluation of rainwater harvesting systems for crop performance.
4. Bala, A.E.A., Kollmann, A., Ducrot, P.H., Eisa, N.Z., Kerhoas, L., Einhorn, J., Delorme, R. and Nabil, H.H.B. Sudanese
Withania somnifera: a potential control agent for plant and animal microorganisms
5. Banda, J.S.K., Ngulube, M., Phiri, E., Thierfelder, C., Mapangwa, W. and Mweetwa, M.A. Evaluation of the effects of
conservation agriculture systems on selected chemical and soil microbial biomass of soils in Chipata district, Zambia
6. Bandeira, R.R. Ossene, A., Gerente, J., Miriam Tomo, M. and Sidumo, I. The influence of woodland degradation on habitat
quality and availability of non timber forest resources in Mabalane, southern Mozambique
7. Boithi, F.N., Muchiri, E., Birech, R. and Mulu-Mutuku, M. Factors influencing smallholder farmers adoption of agricultural
water technologies and innovations in Lare and Elementaita divisions of Nakuru county, Kenya
8. Checo, T., Cugala, D. and Jos, L. Predicting potential distribution of the coconut whitefly in Mozambique based on ecological
niche modelling tool
9. Egeru A., Wasonga O., Majaliwa, M.G.J., MacOpiyo L. and Mburu, J. Dynamics of land use and land cover change in semiarid Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
10. Garba, M., Bakanj J.A. and Bonsu, M. Typology of farmers and variability in soil properties under millet-based subsistence
cropping system at Karabedji, Niger - exploring the relationship between farmers socio economic condition and soil fertility
management practices
11. Gumisiriza, M., Taddesse, T., Isubikalu, P., Kabirizi, J. and Zziwa, E. Impact of Psycho-social elements on the adoption of
planned climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers in Uganda: a case of Ngora and Masaka districts
12. Gweyi-Onyango, J.P., Musila, M.M., Nawiri, M.P. and Omolo, P.O. African nightshade distribution in response to phosphorus
and water status in three Kenyan counties: Phenolics and related antioxidants
13. Kakuru, J., Walekhwa, P., Elepu, G. and Mulebeke, R. Adoption of drought tolerant maize varieties among small holder maize
farmers in Bulisa and Kamuli districts
14. Kalinda, C., Muriuki, J., Mburu, D., Ngamau, K., Kihoro, J., Odour, A., Cherogony, K. and Malesu, M. Towards improved
soil organic carbon and water infiltration rate -the influence of selected leguminous tree species and tillage practices
15. Kisaka, M.O., Mucheru-Muna, M., Ngetich, F. K., Mugwe, J., Mugendi, D. and Mairura, F. Rainfall variability and drought
characterisation: case of Kenyas central highlands
16. Komi, G.W., Vincent-Akpu, F.I. and Ansa, E.J. Status of the giant tiger prawn in Andoni river system in the Niger delta region
of Nigeria
17. Liavoga, B.A., Kathumo, V.M., Onwonga, R.N., Karuku, G.N., Onyango, C.M. and Vitale, J. Assessment of trends in crop
type change over two decades in Yatta sub county, Kenya
18. Lopes, J.R., Domingos, L.P. and Fafetine, J.T. Shifting cultivation dilemma in Niassa, north Mozambique
19. Makuma-Massa, H., Ochanda, D., Nandozi C., Mfutumikiza, D. and Majaliwa, J.G.M. Land use change effect on carbon
stocks in western Uganda
20. Maquia, I., Goulo, L.F., Ribeiro, N.S. and Ribeiro de Barros, A.I. Application of molecular markers for biodiversity and
taxonomy studies in legume tree species from the Miombo woodlands, Niassa Natioanl Reserve, Mozambique
21. Mhazo, N. Impact of no-tillage on runoff and soil loss by water erosion: a meta-analysis of plot data
22. Mugerwa, S. Evaluation of pasture restoration techniques on degraded bare surfaces in the rangelands of Uganda
23. Mugi, E.W., Muna, M.W.A., Mugwe, J.N., Ngetich, F.K., Mugendi, D.N.and Mairura F.S. Integrating indigenous and
conventional knowledge-based climate forecasts for farmers enhanced adaptation to climate variability in the drier zones of
eastern Kenya
24. Nampala, M.P. and Makuka-Massa, H. Extreme weather events make climate change a reality: a case of eastern Africa
25. Nampala, M.P., Peloschek, F.A., Senkosi, K. And WATERCAP Project Research at Egerton University and Makerere University.
Contribution of academia to mitigating climate change induced water vulnerabilities in east Africa
26. Nandozi, C.S., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Komutunga, E. and Aribo, L. Seasonal projected climate change on coffee production in
Uganda
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Innovations for sustainable cropping production systems within smallholder crop value chains
27. Afutu, E., Danquah, O.A. and Opoku-Asiamah, Y. Seed-borne fungi of chilli pepper in the coastal savannah zone of the
central region of Ghana
28. Agoyi, E., Tumuhairwe, J.B. and Tukamuhabwa, P. Screening of soybean germplasms for promiscuous nodulation in Uganda
29. Ahabwe, S., Ochwo-Ssemakula, M.K.N., Karungi, J. and Sseruwagi, P. Factors influencing occurrence of tomato virus
diseases on small holder farms in Kasese, Uganda
30. Akinrinde, E.A., Ojo, O.D. and and Morufu, B.T. Gynotypic performance of ten cowpea varieties for optimum productivity
31. Alfredo, J.A. and Chiulele, R.M. Grain yield stability of cowpea genotypes in contrasting environmental conditions in Southern
Mozambique
32. Aru. J.C., Okori. P. and Wanyera, N. Components of resistance that reduce the rate of blast epidemic in GULU-E finger millet
variety of northern Uganda.
33. Bento F., Mwase, W., Bokossi, J., Chilembwe, E., Ecole, Nhaulaho, A.M., Nuaila, V.B. and Santos, L. Identification of tomato
varieties resistant to tomato curl stunt virus in Mozambique
34. Bii, W.K., Ngode L. and Auma E.O. Effects of weeding on performance of new rice for africa (NERICA) in Kerio valley and
Marigat, Kenya
35. Castiano, B.U.L., Asea, G. and Edema, R. Selection strategy for developing maize inbred lines with drought and disease
resistance in Uganda
36. Chemonges, M., Bisikwa, J., Turyagyenda, L.F., Osiru, D.S.O. and Kizito, E. B. Evaluation of farmer-preferred cassava
cultivars for drought tolerance in Uganda
37. Chepkoech, E., Kinyua, M., Kiplagat, O., Arunga, E.E., Kimno, S. and Chelulei, M. Diversity assessment of cassava mutants,
hybrids and landraces using morphological markers
38. Cheptoo, J.J., Kimani, P.M. and Narla, R.D. Pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance of new bush snap bean lines in
Kenya
39. Cheptoo, J.J., Kimani, P.M. and Narla, R.D. Selection for pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance in climbing snap
beans
40. Cheila, M. and Chiconela, T. Evaluation of water fern as alternative for chemical fertilisers for smallholder farmers in
Mozambique
41. Cossa, N., Mondjana, A., Muthambe, A.M., Chiconela, T.F. And Bila, J. fungi of stored rice seeds from central and southern
Mozambique
42. Crimildo T.C. and Chiconela, T.F. Effect of diatomaceous earth as source of silicon on rice yield
43. Cumbe, R. and Cugala, D. Assessment of the establishment of the parasitoid Ffopius arisanus as biological control agent
against the invasive fruit fly in Mieze cabo delgado province, Mozambique
44. Jurua, H., Sseruwagi, P., Ochwo-Ssemakula, M.K.N. and Karungi, J. Row covers for management of insect-vectored viral
diseases of tomato in Uganda
45. Kaingo, J., Brus, D.J., Tumbo, S.D. and Mbilinyi, B.P. Sampling scheme for mapping variability of soil hydraulic properties in
an agricultural area in Tanzania
46. Kimani, P.M., Mulanya, M.M. and Narla, R.D. Breeding runner bean for grain yield, diseases resistance and short-day
adaptation in eastern Africa
47. Kimno, S. and Chepkoech, E. Application of mutation techniques to determine the optimum sensitivity dose for sorghum
48. Kisaka, M.O., Mucheru-Muna, M., Ngetich, F. K., Mugwe, J., Mugendi, D. and Mairura, F. Does long-term low-rate organic
and inorganic nitrogen management guarantee maize yield under semi-arid conditions of eastern Kenya?
49. Kiunga, F.K., Kinyua, M. and Kiplagat, O. Mutation breeding in irish potatoes
50. Lamtane, H. and Mrisho, J. Morphometric Analysis of artificial hybridisation of Oreochromis niloticus and Oreochromis
urolepis
51. Laura, J., Cugala, D., Luisa, S. and de Meyer, M. Assessment of the socio-economic impact of the invasive fruit fly in
Mozambique
52. Leguuto, A. Increasing the productivity of rice paddies through integrated rice-fish polyculture
53. Lelei, J.J., Onwonga, O.R. and Ouma, P. Minjingu phosphate rock extractability by white lupin and chickpea in Njoro and
Kiambu sub-counties Kenya
54. Majacunene, A., Cugala, D.,and Ekesi, S. Assessing the efficacy of integrated pest management strategies for suppressing
Bactrocera invadens in selected orchards in Manica province, Mozambique
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55. Miguel, O., Cugala, D. and Jos, L. Assessment of the occurrence of natural enemies associated with invasive coconut
whitefly in Inhambane province, Mozambique
56. Motanya, W., Muasya, R., and Gohole, L. Ramifications of seed lot variations on seed testing protocols and pasture
establishment
57. Motlatsi, L.J. Investigation into the inheritance of wheat grain colour, number of fertile tiller and fertile spiklets, and length of
flag leaf and spike
58. Mugovo, I., Cugala, D. and Santos, L. Assessment of incidence pests and their impact on yield of sweet potato in
Mozambique
59. Mulanya, M.M., Kimani, P.M. and Narla, R.D. Selection for multiple disease resistance in bush snap bean lines developed in
Kenya
60. Mvubu, B.L. Effects of spatial arrangement of maize intercropped with common beans and cowpeas on growth and yield
61. Mwendo, M.M., Jimmy, L. and Ochwo, M. Inheritance of resistance to Brown Spot Disease in upland rice in Uganda
62. Mwila, N., Mwala, M., Lungu, D., Sohati, P. and Munkombwe, N. Inheritance of Bruchid resistance in common beans
63. Nantale G., and Rubaihayo, P. Cowpea Bacterial Blight resistance among cowpea genotypes in Uganda
64. Nantale, N.M., Ochwo-ssemakula, M.K.N., Sseruwagi, P.M. and Kalungi, J. Aphid transmission of Passiflora chlorotic mottle
virus in Uganda
65. Nhantumbo, A, Cambule, A., Aline, S., Nobelae, L. and Chaguala, P. Preliminary assessment of nitrogen contribution by
organic sources for maize on Mozambique sandy soils
66. Nhaulaho, A.B., Mondjana, A.M., Ecole, C., Santos, L. and Francisco, B.F. Epidemiology of tomato curly stunt virus in
Mozambique
67. Njeru, N. K., Wagacha, J. M., Muthomi, J. W. and Mutegi, C. K. Role of soil and crop residues as sources of inoculum for
Fusarium head blight of wheat
68. Obuseng, L.C., Pule-Meulenberg, F., Mubyana-John, T., Mpuisang, T. and Agbenin, J. Heavy metal distribution in soils of
some urban and peri-urban horticultural farms in Botswana
69. Ochola, S.O., Ogendo, J.O., Wagara, I.N., Ogweno, J.O., Nyaanga, J.G. and Ogayo, K.O. In-vitro evaluation of Leonotis
nepetifolia L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. plant extracts against Colletotrichum lindemuthianum
70. Odogwu, B. A., Nkalubo, S. and Rubaihayo, P. Rust pathogen diversity and development of resistance to common bean rust
in Uganda
71. Ogayo, K.O., Ogweno, J.O. and Nyaanga, J.G. Efficacy of Leonotis nepetifolia L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. extracts on
adult Tetranychus urticae Koch on French beans
72. Ogembo-Oyaro J., Nawiri, P., Musila, W. and Gweyi-Onyango J.P. Effects of phosphorus deficiency on secondary metabolites
and African nightshade distribution in Kisii, Kisumu and Kakamega counties, Kenya
73. Ojo D, Taiwo, S. and Aiyelaagbe, I. Watermelon as live mulch for climatic change adaptation in African humid tropics
cropping system
74. Ojo, O.D. and Akinrinde, E.A. Residual effects of phosphorus sources on carrot production
75. Ojo, O.D. Plantain/banana production principles in nigeria: a general overview
76. Okello, P.O., Nawiri, M., Musila, W. and Gweyi-Onyango J.P. Water stress effect on growth parameters and distribution of
African nightshade in Kisii and Siaya Counties of Kenya
77. Okello-Anyanga, W., Rubaihayo, P., Tukamuhabwa, P. and Gibson, P. Sesame papers for diallel introduction and materials
and methods as a guide combining ability and gene action in a diallel cross of eight sesame genotypes
78. Okumu, O.O., Muthomi, J.W., JWagacha, M., Narla, R. D. and Mutegi, C.K. Role of agronomic practices on the occurrence
of Fusarium head blight of wheat
79. Olango, A. Ochwo-ssemakula, M., Karungi, J. and Sseruwagi, P. Pesticide use for management of aphids and viral diseases
in passion fruit
80. Onyango, D. and Njogu, F. A study to assess agricultural e-resource use and its impacts within the RUFORUM consortium
81. Ouma, L., Ambuko, J., Shibairo, S. and Owino, W. Comparison of quality attributes of mango fruits produced from two
contrasting agro-ecological zones of Kenya
82. Owino, O.W., Mukabane, B., Gathitu, B., Sue, C.D. and Ojijo, N.O. Evaluation of sweet sorghum varieties for multi-purpose
utilisation in Kenya
83. Pabalinga, N., Mubyana-John, T., Pule-Meulenberg, F. and Mpuisang, T. Soil nitrate and nitrite in different soil profiles of PeriUrban & horticultural farm soils of Gaborone as indicators of nitrogen leaching
84. Senkosi, K. and Rubangura, A. Agro+ASH fertiliser solution: facts, opportunities and way forward
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85. Shabalala, S. Effect of additive intercropping of maize and common beans and cowpeas on growth and yield
86. Sikuku, E.N., Serrem, C., Imo, B. and Wamunga, F. Effect of soy fortification on nutrient density and acceptability of cassava
composite flours for Busia households
87. Simbine, M., Onwonga, R. and Baijukya, F. Biomass accumulation and nitrogen fixation of soybean varieties, grain yields of
soybean and maize intercropped at different planting densities in Western Kenya
88. Ssekabembe., C., Edje, O.T. and Earnshaw, D. Improvement of maize based cropping systems through additive intercropping
89. Tembe, F.T.A. and Chiconela, F.T. Floristic characterisation of Lake Chilua and Chiuta plains as outbreak areas of red locust
in Mozambique
90. Templer, N. A., Onwonga, R. N., Lelei, J. J., Toroitich, F. Effect of Minjingu rock phosphate application on plant nutrient
uptake and maize yields under different cropping systems in Kabete, Kiambu County
91. Tijani, A.A., Masuku, M. B. and Sofoluwe, N.A. Farmer preferences for pesticide attributes in cocoa production in Nigeria: a
conjoint analysis approach
92. Tunya, B.A., Ndemo, J.J. and Ouma. J.P. Effect of chickpea and lupin on phosphorus mobilisation from Minjingu phosphate
rock, soil available N and sorghum yields in various cropping systems
93. Tuyishime, O., Danga, B. and Karemangingo, C. Effect of organic and urea nitrogen fertilisers on soil properties and maize
yield in highlands of Rwanda
94. Verde, B., Danga, B. and Mugwe, J. Interactive Effect of goat manure, phosphate fertiliser and lime on soil fertility in Embu
county, Kenya
95. Wadzanayi, N.I. Field irrigation performance for Chibuwe irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe
96. Wagacha, J.M., Muthomi, J.W., Mutegi, C.K., Njeru, N.K., Okumu, O.O., and Narla, R.D. Effect of farming practices on the
occurrence of Fusarium head blight of wheat and its management through cultivar resistance
97. Wagara, I.N., Kariuki, S.T., Karwitha, M.C., Amwoga, P.A. and Muchiri, S.N. Collection and cultivation of indigenous
mushrooms on simplified outdoor structures using various substrates
98. Waringa, N.M.A. Comparative study on kits used for diagnosis of brucellosis in humans in Kenya
Sub-theme 3:
Innovations for sustainable fisheries and livestock production systems
99. Appollis, M.G., Lutaaya, E., Mpofu, I., Kaholongo, L. and Kahumba, A. Vegetative growth of Lablab purpureus and Canavalia
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100.
Barasa, J. E., Abila, R., Grobler, J. P3., Skilton, R. A., Chemoiwa, J. E., Kaunda-Arara, B. and Dangasuk, O. G.

Towards improved production of the African catfish fry for higher incomes and food security in Kenya
101.
Dipheko, K., Mpapho, G.S., Nsoso, S.J., Kamau, J.M. and Mahabile, W. The effect of feeding Medicago sativa and

Lablab purpureus hay rations on milk yield and milk composition of mid-lactating Saanen goats managed intensively
102.
Dipheko, K., Mpapho,. G.S., Nsoso, S.J., Kamau, J.M. and Mahabile, W. The effect of feeding Medicago sativa and

Lablab purpureus hay rations on milk yield and milk composition of mid-lactating Saanen goats managed intensively
103.
Habtamu, T.T., Rathore, R., Dhama, K. and Karthik, K. Cloning and molecular characterisation of omp31 gene of the

Indian isolate of Brucella melitensis
104.
Kamata, E.L., Lamtane, H.A. & Abdallah, J.M. Value chain analysis of mud crab fishery and fattening in Rufiji estuaries

in Tanzania
105.
Kemboi, D .C., Chegeh, H.W., Bebora, L.C., Nyaga, P.N., Njagi, L.W., Maingi, N., Mbuthia, P.G. and Githinji, J.M.

Improving efficiency of Newcastle disease vaccination and productivity, in indigenous chicken, through effective parasite
control
106.
Kosgei, P.K., Bebora, L., Waiboci, L., Kitala, P. and Kiambi, S. Estimating prevalence of brucellosis in livestock and

assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of respective communities in Baringo county
107.
Msaki, D.T., Ndemanisho, E E., Chenyambuga, S.W. and Komwihangilo, D. Evaluation of local dairy goat feed

resources in Kongwa district Tanzania.
108.
Mwanga, E.W. Stabilisation of silt -clay soil using molasses for small dam embankment construction as inner zone
109.
Mwangi, L.W., Matofari, J.W., Muliro, P.S. and Bebe, B.O. Incidence of Brucella and Mycobacteria species (zoonoses)

in camel suusa along the value chain in Kenya
110.
Nakkazi, C., Kayitesi, A., Kugonza, R.D., Okot, M.W. and Mulindwa, H. Characterisation of local chicken production in

northern Uganda: Feeds and feeding management, flock composition and products
111.
Nalunkuuma, J., Affognon, H., Njonge, F.K. and Salifu, D. Impact of the zero grazing practice on milk production by

the small scale farmers in Western Kenya
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112.
Nampijja, Z., Kabirizi, J., Zziwa, E., Mugerwa, S., Namazzi, C., Kawube, G. and Lukwago, G. Yield performance of

Napier stunt disease tolerant grass clones in central Uganda
113.
Nsonga, A. Indigenous fish species a panacea for cage aquaculture in Zambia: A case of green head bream at

Kambashi smallholder out-grower scheme.

Sub-theme 4: Strengthening fisheries and crop-livestock value chains through improved post harvest handling and agro
processing
114.
Alemu, T., Seifu, E. and Bezabih, A. Characterisation of Honey produced in Sekota district, northern Ethiopia
115.
Bett, P.K., Deng, A.L., Ogendo, J.O., Torto, B., Mugisha-Kamatenesi, M., Mihale, J.M. and Kariuki, S.T. Essential oils

of Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus saligna as fumigants of stored product insect pests: the hope of the

future for small-scale farmers
116.
Ernesto, J.D.B., Corra, E.L.C. and Alves, J.G.L.F. Optimisation of pumpkin vacuum pulse osmotic dehydration
117.
Hembapu, N., Thamina, D. N., Mpofu, I., Kahumba, A., Lutaaya, E. and Kaholongo, L. Nutritive value of selected

indigenous legumes in Namibia
118.
Kemigabo, C., Kangombe, J., Masembe, C., Sikawa, D., Jere, W. and Kasigwa, H. Identifying conditions for phytase

enzyme adaption in African catfish feeds
119.
Mkhonta, T.T., Zwane, P.E., Otieno, D.A., Thwala, J.M., Masararimbi, M.T. and Ndlovu, T. Effect of enzyme treatment

on dyeing and finishing of sisal and pineapple leaf fibres
120.
Mzengereza, K., Singini, W., Msiska, O.V., Kangombe, J., Kapute, F. and Kamangira, A. Proximate composition of

potential plant feedstuffs for production of Tilapia rendalli (boulenger, 1896) in Nkhatabay district, northern Malawi
121.
Nantanga, K.K.M. Structures of starch hydrolysates by luminal amylases: what is the impact of African starch sources

on type 2 diabetes management?
122.
Nkengafac, N.J., Nkeng, G.E., Ejolle, E.E. and Ewalds, S. Preliminary compositional nutrient diagnosis for rubber tree

in the humid forest zone of Cameroon
123.
Nkomo, V.G. Short -term effects of seed dressing with Azorhizobium caulinodans on establishment, development and

yield of early maturing maize in Zimbabwe
124.
Owino, O.W., Makori, E.M., Sila, D.N., Mwanjala, M., Thiongo, G., Murage, H. and Ojijo, N.O. Physico chemical

properties and antioxidant potential of syrup derived from Madhura sweet sorghum grown in different locations in
Kenya
125.
Singini, W., Msiska, O.V., Kapute, F., Kasulo, V., Kangombe, J., Jere, W., Nyasulu, T., Mzengereza, K.S. and

Kamangira, A.S. Development of quality and affordable fish feed for small scale fish farmers in Malawi
126.
Vilane, V.S., Zwane, P.E., Thwala, J.M., Masararimbi, M.T., Ndlovu, T. and Otieno, D.A. The bioprocessing of fibres

from sisal and century plant
127.
Zaharan, H., Oluwafemi, J.C, Pramod, V.M., Marena, M. and Umezuruike, L.O. Effect of perforation and storage

temperature on the water vapour transmission rate of selected biodegradable and polymeric films
128.
Zwane, P.E., Vilane, V.S., Mkhonta, T.T., Otieno, D.A., Thwala, J.M., Masarirambi, M.T. and Ndlovu, T. Enzymatic

processing of fibres of sisal, century plant and pineapple in Swaziland

Sub-theme 5: Agricultural Marketing, Trade & Policy
129.
130.

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132.
133.

134.

Alfredo, J. Determinants of the supply of maize in Mocuba district, Mozambique

Chambo, J.J. and Eustquio de Lima, J. White maize price transmission between Mozambican wholesale markets of
Maputo and Nampula and South African market, 2007/2013
Elgali, M.B. and Mustafa, R.H. The impact of agricultural higher education expansion on the agricultural development
in Sudan
Kalibwani, R.M. Technological change in Ugandas agriculture
Kato, H., Bashaasha, B. and Bonabana, J. Grain demand and consumption in Mbale, Lira and Kabale districts of
Uganda: the case of maize, beans, ground nuts and rice
Kayitesi, A., Nakkazi, C., Kugonza, R.D., Okot, M.W. and Mulindwa, H. Characterisation of local chicken production in
Northern Uganda: breeding practices and flock productivity
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135.
Lainesse, B. and Samussone, T.M. The impact of district development fund on entrepreneuership development in

gondola district Mozambique
136.
Mahinda, A. Effect of drip irrigation on the performance and economic returns of sorghum in semi arid areas of Tanzania
137.
Matusse, J.J.M. and Pimentel, A.E.B. Analysis of agricultural projects fund development district Chibuto, Mozambique
138.
Mpatane, O., Kayombo, B., Patrick, C., Malope, P. & Tapela, M. An assessment of socio-economic potential for

rainwater harvesting in semiarid Bobirwa Sub-district of eastern Botswana
139.
Msiska, L. Drivers of market participation through collective action: a triple hurdle analysis of smallholder dairy farmers

in Malawi
140.
Mugwe, J.N., Mucheru-Muna, M., Bett, K., Ngetich, F., Macharia, J., Githaiga R., Omondi, S., Ayieko, D. and

Mugendi, D.N. Soybean value chain and markets in the central highlands of Kenya
141.
Mukundi J.B., Onyango, M.O., Masinde, P.W. and Muthoka, N. Characteristics of urban agricultural farming practices

and spatial nature of production systems in the city of Nairobi, Kenya
142.
Njenga, J.N., Mukundi, J.B.N., Masinde, P.W. and Kihurani, A.W. Farming characteristics in urban districts of Nairobi
county-Kenya
143.
No Dos Santos, A.H. Non-timer forest products in local ecological knowledge on livelihoods in Mocuba district,
Mozambique
144.
Ssajakambwe, F., Elepu, G., Walekhwa, P.N. and Mulebeke, R. Collective marketing for improved market access

among smallholder maize farmers in Kiryandongo and Masindi districts Uganda
145.
Watete, W.P., Kogi-Makau, W., Njoka, J.T. and MacOpiyo, L. Assessing transitory poverty among pastoralists of

northern Kenya using the stages of progress method
Sub-theme 6:
Strengthening community engagements & innovation platforms
146.
Abdulaziz, M. and Megersa, N. Assessing health risks of using DDT and farmers perception towards toxicity of

pesticides used on mirra or khat: implication to agricultural quality
147.
Ahmed, M.E., Mudawi, H.A. and Bakheit, N.Y. Analysing solar cooking technology adoption indicators for women use

in community
148.
Akatwijuka R., Rubaihayo, P. and Okori, P. Participatory characterisation of highland sorghum land races of Uganda

contributing towards breeding early maturing highland varieties
149.
Akello, S., Agea, J.G. and Sseguya, H. Impact of governance on community participation in integrated watershed

management of Awoja watershed in Teso sub-region, Uganda
150.
Chikuta S., Medson, C., Mwala, M., and Rubaihayo, P. Stakeholder perceptions on food-feed sorghums
151.
Fontem, L.A., Chikoye, D., Fokunang, C. and Ndifon, E.M. Multidisciplinary research approach to the use of weeds as

potential biopesticides in Taro disease management
152.
Gabosekwe, J. and Obopile, M. Potential of for establishing meliponiculture in Botswana: farmers knowledge and
perspectives
153.
Haambiya, L., Kaunda, E., Likongwe, J. and Kambewa, D. Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian

approach to fisheries management
154.
Levi, C. Effectiveness of ICT in dissemination of agricultural information to smallholder farmers in Kilosa district, Tanzania
155.
Manjichi, .M. and Domingos, D. Does gender matters? Findings from SIMLESA Mozambique
156.
Musa, N.S., Githeko, J.M. and El-siddig, K. The adoption and use of ICT by small scale farmers in Gezira State, Sudan
157.
Oke, M.A. and Adedotun, M. Evaluation of farmers registration with the Ges-Tap and manual form in the federal capital

territory, Abuja, Nigeria
158.
Ouma, M.A., Onyango, C.A. and Ombati, J.M. Use of participatory video in enhancing sorghum production among

smallholder sorghum farmers in Rachuonyo north sub-county, Kenya Kalule, S.W., Mugonola, B., Odongo, W. and

Ongeng, D. University student-centered outreach for rural innovations and community transformation in northern
Uganda
159.
Ozor, N. Cost-sharing of agricultural extension service: what patterns are most effective in Nigeria?
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160.
Adeola, O.O. Increasing Womens Access to Higher Education in Agriculture in Nigeria
161.
Adesope, O.M., Mshenga, P.M., Mugonola, B., Manjur, K. and Carsten, N. Regional collaboration to integrate

entrepreneurship in Agricultural Science curriculum in Nigeria
162.
Assogbadjo, A. The License Master & Doctorate (LMD) system in Republic of Benin and in French speaking Africa
163.
Caetano, E.R.R.C., and Lima, R.R. Analysis of variance in experimental design with special dependence using

autoregressive models
164.
Duca, K.A., Amoako, A.M., Torgbor, C. and Larbi, A. Introducing US-Style teaching methods in Ghana
165.
Edmundo, R.R.C.R.R.L. Analysis of variance in experimental design with special dependence using autoregressive
models
166.
Mustafa, R.H. and Elgali, M.B. Priority setting for agricultural research, new directions: The case of the University of

Gezira, Sudan
167.
Painho, M., Baptista, A., Chapananga, N.N., and Atumane, A. AgIM Post-Graduated Education in Agriculture

Information Management and Precision Farming in Cape Verde and Mozambique
168.
Pimentel, J.J.M.M. and Bueno, A.E. Anlise De Projetos Agrcolas Do Fundo Distrital de Desenvolvimento em Chibuto,
Moambique
169.
Pule-Meulenberg, F., Obopile, M., Tselaesele, N., Obuseng, C.L., Pabalinga, N., Tabo-Mubyana, J., Mpuisang, T. and

Agbenin, O.J. Production of vegetables in and around Gaborone
170.
Rarieya, M. and Jama, B. Partnership in research and higher education: towards initiating and sustaining innovative

institutional linkages
171.
Raufu, M.O., Masuku, M.B. and Tijani, A.A. The use of ICT for tertiary agricultural education and research for

development in Swaziland: The case of UNISWA students
172.
Ribeiro de Barros, A.I., Saide, J., Maquia, I., Senkoro, A., Muocha, I., Barbosa, F., Goulao, L.F., Neves, L. and Ribeiro,

N.S. Strengthening national capacity in agro-biotechnology applied do agro-forestry research through a collaborative

platform between UEM (Mozambique) and IICT (Portugal)
173.
Sebbowa, D. Using Wikis to enhance interactivity in teaching and learning: a case of Makerere University
174.
Vijver, C.V. Bringing Science to Practice: The Wageningen UR adopted T-shaped skills approach
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Weisheit, A. Young Graduate Innovation Incubation Bringing science to practice: Our experience
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Detailed schedule for parallel sessions

Pre-conference event 1: CTA/ RUFORUM/ Wageningen University Deans Workshop
CTA/ RUFORUM/ Wageningen University Deans Workshop:
Improving Food and Nutrition Security Outcomes What Role for Universities?
Concept Note for CTA/ RUFORUM/ Wageningen University Deans Workshop During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial
Conference - 2014
Background
Although several countries have developed food and nutrition security (FNS) policies, food insecurity,
hunger and malnutrition remain a continental and worldwide challenge. Tertiary Agricultural Education
(TAE) Institutes are expected to contribute to socio-economic development, produce the necessary
manpower and provide strategic policy insights to address actual and future challenges. But is this taking
place at the pace and intensity to bring about the desired change?
In some cases, national universities have contributed to the elaboration of FNS policies but much more
is expected. Policymakers and other stakeholders would like to see universities play a greater leadership
role and be more engaged in assisting countries and regions in their efforts to address the FNS challenge
as well as other social and development challenges. A key issue is whether the university programme;
teaching, research and outreach is aligned with the attainment of the FNS goals and if not, why not and
can they be improved or should they be improved?
Besides, the leadership, engagement and curriculum realignment, another issue is the relevance of the
profile of graduates for meeting the needs of the labour market and for increasing the impact of the
academic institutions on FNS.
The Education and Competence Studies Group and the Centre for Sustainable Development & Food
Security of Wageningen University and Research Centre (CSD&FS), the African regional university networks
(ANAFE, RUFORUM, TEAM Africa), FARA, regional universities in the Caribbean and the Pacific and the
Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) collaborated in developing and piloting an
open source tool the Auditing Instrument for Food Security in Higher Education (AIFSHE) to assist TAEs
to undertake assessments and provide adequate responses.
The pilot was built outside in: involving an institutional and educational policy analysis involving desk
studies, focus group debates, along with short online surveys and national consultations. The purpose
was to identify what are the FNS policy priorities and the institutional policies and programmes in the
priority area of Increasing food supply and reducing hunger (CAADP priority areas for the African TAEs),
to determine to what extent current TAE already focuses on FNS issues, followed by an identification of
key gaps and a strategy to help bridge the gaps. Mechanisms to make TAEs more responsive to FNS
were also targeted.
The university pilots have generated the following main conclusions and recommendations:
1. All TAEs recognized food and nutrition security as the most important and challenging issue to be
addressed followed (and connected) with other issues like climate change, poverty, and water and
biodiversity loss.
2. The use of the AIFSHE tool made it possible to depict the present situation of the TAEs in their
specific context and to set clear ambitions for a tailored (local) transition to a food secure future with
a sustained academic contribution from the higher education system.
3. The audits held in 2013 indicated a possibility to organize transnational academic clusters and by
doing so, to create a learning community among the TAEs of this pilot.
4. All TAEs recognized the added value of the academic and national workshops, which targeted the
field Society & Research (see Figure 1). Although most efforts are still to be deployed to consolidate the
collaboration between TAEs and the business world, many input and insights have been generated.
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5. The institutional changes, seen as crucial for the long-term, are also recognized as the most timeconsuming and challenging, due to heavy bureaucracy. This is also responsible for the discrepancy
noticed during the surveys between desired situations and expected feasibility to realize them.
However, at department or faculty level, it seems possible to achieve certain objectives like the
integration of food and nutrition security in the vision/mission, in operations (in some extent) and in the
communication (internal and external) about food and nutrition security.
Figure 1: Transforming Tertiary Education toward the Integration of Food Security (source: Wals et al.,
2013)
CTA plans to host this workshop for deans as a side event of the RUFORUM Biennial Conference to
expose African deans to the AIFHSE tool to garnet their feedback on the utility of the tool and identify
areas for improvement and the next steps for up-scaling FNS in TAE for influencing policy and practice and
improving food and nutrition outcomes in Africa and beyond.
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
The African Union Commission (AU) has declared 2014 as the year of Agriculture and Food and Nutrition
Security. As a side event of the RUFORUM Biennial Conference this workshop intends to expose African
deans to the AIFSHE tool and methodology for increasing university engagement (leadership), quality
(content and process-wise) and relevance (with respect to the market as well as with the policy makers)
in addressing the FNS challenge. The objective of the workshop is therefore, to garner their feedback on
the utility of the tool and identify areas for improvement and the next steps for up-scaling FNS in TAE for
influencing policy and practice and improving food and nutrition outcomes in Africa and beyond.
Outputs
This workshop will generate the following outputs:

Identidfied areas of improvement for the AIFSHE tool
Way forward for up-scaling FNS in TAE
Approach and
Methodology
The workshop features a series of presentations by experts and round table buzz group discussions.
The session will be moderated by a technical/expert facilitator (Ms. Judith Ann Francis). At the end of the
workshop, a synthesis report will be produced.
Venue and
Participants
The session will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference, Maputo at the
VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Lucungo Hall, on Saturday and Sunday, 19th
to 21st July 2014, from 08.30 AM to 17.30 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This session will be jointly led CTA, Wageningen University and RUFORUM Secretariat.
Contact:
E-mail
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Programme
CTA/RUFORUM/Wageningen University Deans Workshop Saturday 19, July 2014 Hall: LICUNGO
Improving Food and Nutrition Security Outcomes What Role for Universities? Moderator: Ms.
MAIN THEME
Judith Ann Francis
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
9:00 9:15
Registration
9:15 - 9:30
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu
Welcome Remarks
Keynote Address : Status of Science, Technology and Innovation Prof. Luke Mumba
9:30 10:00
in Africa
10:00 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 11:00
11:00 11:30
11:30 12:00
12:00 12:30
12:30 12:50
12:50 14:00
14:00 14:30
14:30 14:45
14:45 15:15
15:15-15:30
15:30 16:00
16:00 16:30
16:30 16:45
16:45 15:30
Keynote Address : Food and Nutrition Security: Lessons from AfricaEU Science, Technology and Innovation Bi-regional Cooperation
Auditing Instrument for Food Security in Higher Education (AIFSHE)
Tool
Discussions
Food and Nutrition Security at University of the South Pacific:
Lessons from the Pilot Study
Discussions
Lunch
Food and Nutrition Security at Universit Polytechnique de Bobo
Dioulasso, Burkina Faso: Lessons from the Pilot Study
Discussions
Food and Nutrition Security at University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin:
Lessons from the Pilot Study , Lecturer, University of Abomey
Discussions
Coffee break
MSc Programme in Food and Nutrition Security at Gulu University,
Uganda
Discussions
Deans Response / Reflections on Day 1
Ms. Judith Ann Francis

Dr. Olivier Bello
Dr. Jimaima Veisikiaki Lako
Dr. Salimata Pousga

Dr. Gbenato Enoch Achigan Dako
Dr. Duncan Ongeng
CTA/RUFORUM/Wageningen University Deans Workshop Saturday 19, July 2014 Hall: LICUNGO
Improving Food and Nutrition Security Outcomes What Role for Universities? Moderator: Ms.
MAIN THEME
Judith Ann Francis
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
9:00 9:30
Reflections on Day 1 : Key Messages
Ms. Judith Ann Francis
9:30 10:00
Working with the AIFSHE Tool
Dr. Olivier Bello
10:00 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 12:00
Breakout Session Working with the AIFSHE Tool
Drs. Olivier Bello
12:00 13:00
Taking stock what have we learned? How can the tool be Drs. Olivier Bello
improved?
13:00 14:00
Lunch break
14:00 15:30
Break-out sessions University Response To The Global Food and
Nutrition Security Challenge
15:30 16:00
16:00 16:30
16:30 17:00
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Taking stock what have we learned and what improvements are

needed and what is the way forward?
Coffee break
Working Group Reports & Key Messages
Closing Remarks
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu and Ms.

Judith Ann Francis
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Preconference event 2: Establishing and piloting post-graduate programme

in post-conflict countries of eastern, central and southern Africa-ADECEA
Concept Note for EDULINK-ADECEA planning meeting during the 4th RUFORUM biennial conference - 2014
Background
Food insecurity and poor health are recognised as key drivers of emergence of conflicts in low income
countries. Sustainable peace building strategy should therefore consider investing in increased access to
food and nutrition while simultaneously tackling the crucial political and security issues that sometimes receive
a greater degree of attention (and resources). In this regard strengthening academic and administration
capacities of Agricultural Higher Education institutions (HEIs) in such countries becomes key to jump-start
the economic recovery through revitalising agricultural sector and economic development. This paper
shares the experiences in establishing LMD-aligned post-graduate programmes in Burundi, Madagascar
and Democratic Republic of Congo. This is a significant contribution to these countries mainly because
they have limited human-resource capacity largely due to challenges associated with post conflict and
protracted crises. The University of Burundi is through this effort engaged and working towards establishing
three postgraduate programs (Masters of Rural Development and Agro-business, Plant breeding and biotechnology, and Post-harvest technology and quality management system); University of Antananarivo
in Madagascar is in the process of establishing QHSE (Qualit, Hygine, Securit, Environnement) and
one in Climate change Science and politics degree programmes; while the Catholic University of Bukavu
with three PhD holders in Agronomy is preparing to establish an MSc. in Crop Science. The curriculum
design for all these programmes is being done regionally with technical backstopping of the Regional
Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a Network of 41 Member Universities
in Eastern central and Southern Africa. Makerere University, the University of Ghent and AGREENIUM are
involved as key partners in the process. This is an EU funded project under the EDULINK II Programme ACP-EU EDULINK II Project FED/2013/320-203 Establishing and Piloting Postgraduate Programmes for
Supporting Agricultural Development in Post-conflict countries of Central and Eastern Africa. The project
has provided a unique opportunity for strengthening HEIs bringing together universities and networks of
higher learning institutions to share experience and co-design academic programmes that will be utilised
in posterity to training and build human-resource capacity where it is needed most.
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The aim of this session is to share lessons among partners. Specifically the partners will finalise year two
project work plan, the interim report and the preparation of side event. The key activities to be undertaken
will include: progress in implementation of the project activities, finalisation of MSc curriculum, progress on
course module development, strategy to LMD alignment, Year II work plan and budget, finalisation of the
interim report to the EU-ACP secretariat, preparation for the side event.
Progress in implementation of the project activities: Project has been implemented since October 2013.
Several activities planned in the first year have been implemented by partners. Partners will be given 10
minutes to outline the progress they have made in implementing the project activities.
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Finalisation of MSc curriculum: Six MSc programmes have been identified by stakeholders in the three
targeted countries. Teams of experts have also been identified in each country to develop curriculums for
each MSc programme. Presentation of the developed curriculum will also be made. Comments and other
observations will be made for finalisation of the curriculum.
Course module development: Two modules were expected from the European partners and seven
from the African Universities. Two course modules (one from European and one from an African partner)
have been developed so far and have been shared with all partners. During the meeting, comments and
observations from the partners will be collected. In addition, the remaining modules to be developed and
module developers will be identified.
Development of the LMD alignment strategy for the targeted Universities: Presentation on the LMD
alignment will be made by the targeted Universities. Each presentation will clearly demonstrate challenges
and opportunities in the LMD alignment. By the end of the session the partners, experts and consultant
invited to attend this particular session will come up with strategy of implementing the LMD system for the
targeted universities.
Finalisation of Year II work plan and budget: A draft work plan and budget for the second and third year
prepared by the coordinating unit and shared with the partners will be discussed and finalised.
Finalisation of the interim report to EU-ACP secretariat: A draft technical and a financial report have been
prepared by the coordinating Unit based on the input from the different partners. These reports will be
discussed and finalised during this session.
Preparation of the regional Side event: A regional event to share lessons from the different HEIs partnerships
and including EDULINK II and Intra-ACP Academic Mobility projects; and to explore opportunities for
future cooperation among participants and the ADECEA partners institution will be organised on 22nd
July 2014. The organising committee of this event will share the programme with the partners for the last
important adjustment.
Outputs
The major outputs of this planning session are:

1. Report of the progress so far accomplished in the implementation of the ADECEA project
2. MSc curriculum finalised
3. Work plan and budget for the year II finalised
4. Interim reports submitted to EU-ACP secretariat
5. LMD alignment strategy developed
Approach and
Methodology
This session will be organised as a series of presentations and discussions moderated by the project
leader.
Venue and
Participants
This session will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference, Maputo at
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. It will take place in Zambezi Hall, from 19th to 25th July 2014, from 9.00
AM to 5.00 PM.
This event is funded by ADECEA Project. RUFORUM
Side Event
Organiser and
Contact
This session will be facilitated by ADECEA partners

Contact: Dr. Majaliwa Mwanjalolo
E-mail: majaliwam@gmail.com; majaliwam@hotmail.com
Tel: +256 78-2-428 260
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Preconference event 3: EDULINK On-line Platform Planning meeting

Deploying interactive on-line networking platform for improving quality
and relevance of African university graduates to labour markets
Concept Note for EDULINK II On-line Platform During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
Three Eastern African Universities (Egerton, Jomo Kenyatta and Makerere) and two networks of Agricultural
Universities (RUFORUM - Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture based in Uganda
and AGRINATURA -the Network of European Agricultural Universities) are partnering in the implementation
of an action that will be Deploying Interactive On-line Networking Platform for Improving Quality and
Relevance of African University Graduates to Labour Markets. Together with four associate partners:
African Biodiversity Conservation and Innovations Centre (ABCIC), Futuristic Inc, Forum for Agricultural
Research in Africa (FARA) and African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), the
partners will implement an action with the goal of strengthening the capacities in three universities towards
reforming graduate curricula, graduate training and education with greater participation of the agricultural
labour markets and a large pool of global expertise. Currently, graduates and their lecturers have limited
interaction with the labour market due to a lack of effective administration and academic frameworks to
open opportunities for graduates to learn practical lessons relevant to the needs of the labour market. This
action targets closing this gap by deploying innovative interactive online technology networking platform
to promote the institutional networking of Universities and a global pool of professionals and the labour
market. The platforms will enable the participating Universities to efficiently and effectively supervise,
mentor, track and network their graduates, graduate alumni and faculty staff within a community of
researchers, academics, practicing professionals and the agricultural labour market.
The funding for implementation of this action is a grant of EUR 497,873.85 under the contract number
FED/2013/335-687 with the ACP-EU Edulink II approved in February 2014 and will run for next 42
months. The partners will hold action inception meeting as a side event on the 18 and 19th July during
the RUFORUM 4th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE in Maputo, Mozambique, to accord partners a common
visioning and to plan detailed action implementation framework and to prepare project implementation
documents.
Holding the inception meeting during this RUFORUM 4th biennial conference will confer several gains
to implementation of the action including cost-effectiveness in expenditure; high visibility impact taking
advantage of the presence of a large pool of agricultural stakeholders from universities in Africa and Europe,
development agencies and governments; a large population of postgraduate students for mentorship
sessions; and exploiting opportunities for wider network building and recruitment of community of
professionals into the platform to support attainment of the action objectives. .
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The activities to be undertaken and the objectives are outlined in the next paragraphs.
i)

Regional launch of the Project and Inception Meeting

All the partners and associate partners in the action have been invited for the formal launching of
the action which will be graced by Alsacia Antoriason, the director HR Science and Technology,
Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Mozambique on the 18th July. The launch will
also be attended by other strategic stakeholders representing universities, civil society, private sector,
graduate students and farmers organisations. The objectives, action design and expected results will
be explained during the session.
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ii) Development of M&E Framework

Partners and associate partners will consultatively develop M&E plan and learning framework to guide
systematic monitoring and evaluation of implementation process while assuring quality, effectiveness
and continued relevance of the action. The objective will be to prepare M&E plan to clarify on:
the action to be monitored and evaluated
Relevant activities for carrying out M&E
Specific responsibilities of the partners and team members for specific M&E activities
Time frame for carrying out the various M&E activities
Methods for carrying out M&E activities
The resources required and whether have been committed to implement M&E in the action
The relevant risks and assumptions in carrying out the M&E activities
iii) Development of Knowledge Management and Communication Strategy

Satisfying the communication needs of the various stakeholders will be pertinent to the success of
the action. In participatory and consultative manner, partners and associate partners will work to
elaborate knowledge management and communication strategy, specifically to:
Identify and design communication strategies and knowledge products for production and application
during and post implementation process of the action
Determine knowledge products and communication strategies for sustaining on-line graduate
supervision and mentorship platform responsive to the needs of the agriculture labour market
Determine the key partners, target groups and beneficiaries for targeting with the knowledge products
and communication strategies
Plan consultative and visibility meetings in each partner university, annual Edulink meeting and
participation in international conferences
Develop a framework for managing IPR issues
iv) Refinement of Annual Work plan & budget, and preparing year II Work plan and budgets

This session will be dedicated to refining and adopting for use the log-frame and budgets for both
years 1 and year 2 and terms of reference for each partner. Partners will be taken through ACP-EU
regulations on financial accountability and reporting guidelines and rules for better understanding of
project contractual obligations. Each partner will report progress on establishment of an institutional
project team,
v) Regional meeting: Lesson learning and promoting visibility

This activity is planned for delivering three milestones in the project. Firstly is for each partner university
to share the lessons of the internal assessment of internal systems supporting mentoring, monitoring,
tracking and networking graduates and the alumni through designated secretariat services and
networking on-line platforms. Secondly is to share results of labour market survey by each partner
university. Thirdly is for invited mentors to interact with graduate students to share motivational lessons
on career development, networking and opening opportunities.
v) Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
The steering committee shall meet to deliberate on governance structure, contractual procedures,
accounting for partner contribution and establishment and staffing of the action coordination unit (CU)
and reporting guidelines.
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Outputs
The side event will generate the following outputs

M&E framework
Knowledge management and communication strategy
Year II work plan
Year II budget
Approach and
Methodology
The side event features a series of presentations by experts and round table buzz group discussions. The
session will be moderated by a technical/expert facilitator (Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe). At the end of the
workshop, a synthesis report will be produced.
Venue and
Participants
The side event will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference, Maputo at
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Save Hall, on Saturday and Sunday, 19 &
20, July 2014, from 08.30 AM to 17.30 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This event is organised by EDULINK On-line Platform and RUFORU secretariat

Contact: Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
E-mail: obebeb@yahoo.com
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Programme
DAY
SATURDAY
19 July 2014
SUNDAY
20 July 2014
MONDAY
21 July 2014
0800-1000
10001030
Regional launch BREAK
of the Project
and Inception
Meeting
Report of
implementation
progress by
each partner
Social
Media
Reporters Training
BREAK
Conceptualisin
g Interactive
online
networking
platform (N.
Kimolo, J.
Kihoro, D.
Kiambi)
Development of
M&E
Framework
Opening Ceremony
(RUFORUM@10)
BREAK
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10301300
13001400
Refinement of Annual LUNCH
Work plan & budget,
and preparing year II
Work plan and budgets
Social
Media
Reporters Training
Labour market survey
results
Egerton,
Makerere
Jomo
Kenyatta
Genesis & Chronicles of

RUFORUM
14001700
18002000
Development
of
Knowledge
Management and Communication
Strategy
Reporting

LUNCH
Lesson sharing on Internal systems

supporting graduate mentorship by
partner universities
Egerton, Makerere
Jomo Kenyatta
AGRINATURA/BOKU
LUNCH
TUESDAY
22 July 2014
PLENARY: Horizon Searching:

RUFORUM in the Next 10
Years
RUFORUM@10: Viewing of
Posters & Exhibitions
Reporting
Meeting of
the Project
Steering
Committee
RECEPTION
Party
Host:
Eduardo
Mondlane
University
PLENARY:
Harnessing high end
science
for
agricultural
development
in
Africa
BREAK
VICE
CHANCELLORSs
Forum:
Escalating
Doctoral Training in
Agric. & Life Sciences
LUNCH
EU
Project
Conditions
BREAK
Enhancing publication
and oral presentation
skills
of
graduate
students
LUNCH
Enhancing publication and oral

presentation skills of graduate
students
WEDNESDAY
23 July 2014
PLENARY:
Integration of HAE
into CAADP &
National
Development Plans
BREAK
Foresight: Looking into

the Future of Agriculture
& Higher Education in
Africa
LUNCH
Graduate Students & Alumni

Meeting
Mentorship talks by invited speakers
Dr Philip Kiriro
Prof Nzula Kitaka
THURSDAY
24 July 2014
PLENARY:
Transforming
the
Agricultural Sector
PLENARY: Moving
forward the HAE
Agenda
BREAK
Regional collaboration
and Agricultural Science
Partnership
Four Parallel Sessions
LUNCH
Regional
collaboration
and
Agricultural Science Partnership
OPEN
SPACE
LUNCH
PLENARY: Feedback from the

conference
Prize Awards and Closing Session
RECEPTION
Host:
RUFORUM
Sec
FRIDAY
25 July 2014
SATURDAY
26 July 2014
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DEPARTURE
Implementation
Edulink
Partners and
Associate
Partners
Follow
up
meeting
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Preconference event 4: Africas Dry waters - Taking the University to

the community in post-graduate training in fisheries and aquaculture
Concept Note for preconference event 4 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
Several countries in sub-Sahara Africa share a majority of food security challenges. The fisheries and
aquaculture sector is one of several and it has trans-boundary implications. With a general decline in capture
fisheries in the sub-Saharan region, the governments in this region have encouraged investments into the
aquaculture sector as an alternative. However, this aquaculture sector needs technologically skilled human
resource to guide this sector. Despite this common challenge, the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and
private partners/players in this region lack a vibrant regional Fit-for-Purpose training program that holistically
contributes to a lasting solution. There is therefore need to strengthen links between teaching, modern
technologies, learning, research and the demands of the fisheries and aquaculture sector for improved
food security through increased fish production and sustainable resource management. Despite several
institutions offering aquaculture training, the aquaculture production has not increased at an appreciable
thresh-hold. This clearly indicates that there is a gap that needs to be filled so that the demands of the
fish production chain are met by the opportunities provided by the research and training institutions in
Africa. There is need for reflection and fact finding in order to identify where we went wrong so that
corrective measures are put in place. This will go a long way to improve fisheries and aquaculture training
in Africa. This reflection is in line with the global objective of the EDULINK II Program, which is supporting
the Concerted Fit-for-purpose PhD training in aquaculture and fisheries to improve food security and
livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa project (EuropeAid/AFS/2 013 1320-303). The results of this event
will inform on the direction to be followed among African Universities and other stakeholders involved in
fisheries and aquaculture.
It is in light of the above that this preconference is included in the Biennial Conference programme to create
opportunity for a facilitated interaction among fisheries and aquaculture actors in Africa and beyond. The
discussions will involve graduate students, university lecturers, fisheries and aquaculture actors, policy
specialist and curriculum analysts. In order to achieve the above the sessions will be highly interactive,
with group discussions followed by a plenary to which each group will report the results of its discussions.
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The Session is in line with the RUFORUM Theory of Change and is intended to contribute to aspects
highlighted in the Impact Statement and in particular that of producing skilled and proactive graduates
able to generate and communicate.demand driven research outputs as is urgently needed in fisheries
and aquaculture.
The session will identify the gaps/challenges in aquaculture and match them to the training/research
needs at Higher institutions of learning so that the two can speak to each other at the same frequency.
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The activities in line with the above will involve the following
1. Identifying Gaps / needs
2. Identifying Priorities / constraints
3. Identifying Actions / instruments concerning fisheries and aquaculture
4. Multidisciplinary linkages
5. Niches for cooperation
6. Strategies for cooperation
7. Policy maters in relation to the challenges
8. Preparing of a presentation of side event-results.
Outputs
The side event will generate the following outputs:

9. Contents for a fit-for-purpose curriculum in Fisheries and aquaculture
10. A comprehensive/synthesis report detailing session proceedings and recommendations for future
related undertakings by RUFORUM and Its member Universities, in relation to aquaculture research
and training.
11. Enhancement and quality assurance in aquaculture sciences
12. Results-oriented aquaculture research
13. Course-level mapping for improved teaching and delivery
Approach and
Methodology
The Sessions feature a series of presentations by experts and focus group discussions/Learning cafs.
The side event will be moderated by technical/expert facilitators (Dr. Daniel Sikawa, Dr. Cliff Jones, Dr.
Phillip Raburu and Dr. Charles Masembe). At the end of the side event a synthesis report will be produced.
Venue and
Participants
The side event will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference being held
in Maputo, Mozambique at the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Limpompo Hall,
on 25th July 2014 from 10.30 AM to 13.00 PM.
Side Event
Organizers and
Contact
This event is organised by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (Malawi), Makerere
University (Uganda) and RUFORUM Secretariat
Tel: +256 772 468 919
Contact: Dr. Daniel Sikawa, Dr P. Nampala and Dr. Charles Masembe
E-mail: danielsikawa@gmail.com ; cmasembe@gmail.com
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Programme
SESSION 8.1 and 9.1: Tuesday 22 July 2014 Hall: Licungo

MAIN THEME
Doctoral training in Africa: The Way Forward
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible Party
10:30-10.45
Context and evolution of PhD as key driver
Prof. Aldo Stroebel, NRF
10:45-11.00
RUFORUMS focus on escalating PhD production
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, RUFORUM
Session I: Setting the Scene: International Perspectives (Facilitator: Prof. Linus Opara )
11.00-11.15
US-Africa collaboration for PhD production
11.15-11.30
Japan-Africa capacity development: ESDA
11.30-11.45
WUR Working with Africa
Prof. Alice Pell, Cornell University

Prof. Masafumi Nagao, University of
Tokyo
Prof. Martin Kropff, Wageningen
University
Session II: Africa case studies

11.45-12.00
East Africa case studies
Dr. Rose Njeru; Dr Patrick Okori
12.00-12.15
West Africa case studies
Prof. Linus Opara
12.15-12.30
South Africa case studies
Prof. Frans Swanepoel
12.30-12.45
Synthesis of case study analysis
Prof. Frans Swanepoel
12.45-13.15
Discussion
13.15-14.15
LUNCH
Session III :CLOSED SESSION BY INVITATION ONLY (Facilitator: Prof. Linus Opara)
14.15-14.30
Workshops objectives, themes, and break-away groups
14.30-15.30
Breakaway groups: Themed-based discussions
Four groups
10 minutes per group with 5 minutes
feedback per group
15.30-16.30
Feedback by breakaway group rapporteurs
16.30-17.00
Facilitated discussion and synthesis
17.00-17.15
Conclusion
Prof. Aldo Stroebel
17.15-17.30
Closing remarks
Prof. Mayunga H.H. Nkunya
Dr. Melody Mentz will serve as the workshop rapporteur
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Sessions 8.2 and 9.2: Extension education & training:

A link for translating outputs of agricultural science to meet
smallholder farmers needs in Africa
Concept Note for session 8.2 and 9.2 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
An indispensable precondition to agricultural development is the existence of frontline extension workers

with the requisite knowledge and skills to drive the agricultural modernization process. The session is
designed for sharing experiences in improving the curricula of agriculture through extension and education
partnerships. The session is designed like to contribute to two of the overall conference themes, specifically:
How to build national extension capacities through networks and economies of scale
Integrating higher agricultural education with research and extension
In particular, the session will contribute to the subtheme on: Integration of Tertiary Agriculture Education
(TAE) with national agricultural systems and plans.
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The session is design to enable sharing of experiences on partnerships among agricultural science,
extension and education on how to improve the quality of graduates and professionals better equipped to
meet the needs of smallholder farmers.
Outputs
The session will generate the following outputs:

A greater awareness of the need for developing responsive, custom-made, agricultural extension
programs
A concerted effort to scale up revitalization of agriculture curricula
Approach and
Methodology
The Sessions feature a series of presentations by experts and round table buzz group discussions. The
session will be moderated by technical/expert facilitators (Dr. Kristin Davis, Dr. Adolphus Johnson and Dr.
Jeff Mutimba). At the end of the side event a synthesis report will be produced.
Venue and
Participants
The session will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference, Maputo at
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Incomati Hall, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2014,
from 10.30 AM to 16.30 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This session will be jointly led SAFE / AFAAS / WINROCK and RUFORUM Secretariat.
Contact: Dr. Kristin Davis
E-mail: kristin.davis@g-fras.org
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Programme
SESSION 8.2 and 9.2: Tuesday 22 July 2014 Hall: INCOMATI

Extension Education & Training: A link for translating outputs of agricultural science to meet smallholder
MAIN THEME
farmers needs in Africa
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
Session I: Introduction and objectives
Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Mutimba
10.30 - 10.40
Welcome and opening remarks
Dr. Simplice Vodouhe
10.40 - 10.50
Objectives and overview of day
Ms. Andrea Bohn
Ice breaker and introductions with round table buzz groups
10.50 - 11.15
on take home messages
Mr. Max Olupot
Promising innovations in delivering agriculture advisory
11.15 - 11.30
services: examples from the AFAAS study
Dr. Silim Nahdy
Session II: Undergraduate and graduate education.
Facilitator: Dr. Kristin Davis
Approaches and methodologies in creating a demand-driven
11.30 - 11.45
agriculture curricula in African Universities: experience of
SAFE/Winrock
Dr. Deola Naibakelao
Technical, vocational education, and training in to support agriculture
11.45 - 12.00
and extension in african Preparing Agriculture Science Graduates for Dr. Hille Henebry
Extension
Joe Kwarteng
12.00 - 12.45
Discussion and recommendations
Dr. Kristin Davis
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 14.30
Summary
Ms. Andrea Bohn
Lunch
Session III : Demand side and continuing education for professionals
Facilitator: Dr. Adolphus Johnson
Extension as a recognised profession: the South African professional
14.30 - 14.45
registration
Dr. Fanie Terblanche
14.45 - 15.00
What do professionals say are the training gaps?
Dr. David Dolly
15.00 - 15.15
Equipping extensionists for farmer field schools in Uganda
Dr. Kate Scow
15.15 15.45
Dr. Adolphus Johnson
15.45 - 16.00
Summary
16.00 16.30
Health break
Session IV: Wrap up and way forward Facilitator:
Dr. Silim M. Nahdy
16.30 - 17.00
Dr. Silim M. Nahdy
1700 - 17.15
Way forward and conclusion
Dr. Jeff Mutimba
17.15 - 17.30
Closing remarks
Prof. Paa Kobina Turkson
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Sessions 8.3 and 9.3: Addressing gender issues and

encouraging women in Agricultural Sciences
Concept Note for Session 8.3 and 9.3 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
Female students and faculty members are under-represented in university agricultural programs due to the
interaction of many complex economic, political, and socio-cultural factors. The goal of the proposed side
event is to outline gender issues in agricultural programs at southern and eastern African universities and
develop a set of good practices for addressing gender issues and encouraging women in the agricultural
sciences.
InnovATE is a program managed by USAID that aims to strengthen capacity in agriculture education and
training. Important aspects of this program are implementing programs and conducting research that
can help address gender issues in agriculture education and training. Thus far, InnovATE has conducted
research on gender issues in agriculture with more than ten institutions in four countries. The InnovATE
team will compile and present this research and invite the active participation of the participants in this
side event.
Participants
This session will bring together a diverse group of educators, program managers, and agriculture experts
who have experience working on gender issues within agriculture education. An active and participatory
approach will be used to encourage group discussion and draw on the expertise and experience of all the
participants. Target participants will be people who have implemented programs or policies in this area or,
in special cases, people who are interested in implementing gender sensitive programs in their institutions
for the first time. InnovATE will fund the conference costs for a minimum of ten participants in the side
event. Approximately half of the participants will be from Mozambique, where the InnovATE team has
considerable connections, and half will be drawn from neighboring countries. The participants will include
professors and administrators from Southern and Eastern African Universities, AWARD (African Women in
Research and Development) fellows and mentors, and NGO program managers and government officials
connected to agriculture, education, or womens and gender issues.
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
The session is design to share and develop a set of good practices for addressing gender issues and
encouraging women in the agricultural sciences.
Outputs
The session will generate the following outputs:

A set of good practices for addressing gender issues and encouraging women in the agricultural
sciences.
Approach and
Methodology
The session will be consultative and moderated by a professional facilitator using a variety of participatory
techniques including short focus group discussions, round table brainstorming sessions, review of
guidelines and validation of findings and draft synthesis reports through facilitated small working groups.
Venue and
Participants
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Maputo Hall, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2014,
from 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This side event is organised InnovATE, Virginia Tech.

Contact: Dr. Emily Van Houweling, Associate Director of Women and Gender in International Development
E-mail: evh@exchange.vt.edu
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Programme
SESSION 8.7: Tuesday 22 July 2014 Hall: Maputo

MAIN THEME
Time
10.30 -10.45
Addressing gender issues and encouraging women in the agricultural sciences

Sub Theme
Responsible
Welcoming remarks and introductions
10.45 -11.00
Objectives and procedures for the Side Event
Session I: Group brainstorming of gender issues using post-its or flip charts

11.00 -11.30
Group work
11.30 -12.00
12.00 12.30
12.30-13.00
13.00-14.00
Discussion
Presentation of InnovATE research results
Discussion
Lunch
Session II: Possible interventions for addressing gender inequalities and encouraging girls
14.00 -14.20
Group work
14.20 - 14.40
14.40- 15.10
15.10- 15.30
15.30-15.40
Discussion
Sharing of experiences from strategy implementation
Discussion
Health Break
Session III : Possible interventions for addressing gender inequalities and encouraging girls
Sharing of experiences from strategy implementation
15.40 - 16.30
Action planning
16.30 - 16.44
Closing remarks
16.45- 17.00
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Sessions 8.4 and 9.4: Strengthening partnership in research and higher education
Concept Note for sessions 8.4 and 9.4 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
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The Higher Education sector has registered tremendous progress in the last four decades in Sub-Saharan
Africa. From the few public Institutions of Higher Education of 1970s a thousand of them have been
created, both public and private, recruiting many students every year and engaging several thousand
of staff. The private higher education is fastest-growing segment of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
in most of the countries. Despite the aforementioned progress the sector faces several challenges.
The number of the students is still the lowest compared to other continents and present disparity by
country, gender, economic status, discipline and ethnical group. Some countries have less than 2% of the
population enrolled. Most of the countries have to cope with the increased demand for access to HEIs.
The latter is linked to low standard reported in some institutions, lack of transparency, and inappropriate
financial strategy that consider institutional benefits to the expense of quality and standards; particularly for
private institutions. Structured national-level quality assurance processes are a recent phenomenon and
most countries face major capacity constraints. Without an adequate financial strategy and government
support to some of these institutions relevant research will not be conducted
Partnership building and strengthening is one of the options for uplifting HEIs and solve some of the
aforementioned challenges suffocating a proper development of the HEIs in SSA region. Other advantages
of an effective partnership include:
Tapping available expertise in the national and international higher education sector
Development and revitalisation of centres of excellences,
Facilitation of networking among universities and with universities outside the region;
Provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher
education in SSA;
Facilitation and maintenance of internationally comparable education standards in SSA so as to
promote the regions competitiveness in higher education
Enhance degree comparability, graduate mobility and employability
Advancement of high quality research, capacity building and advocacy on internationalization of
higher education with prime focus on Africa thus enabling the regional higher education sector to
meaningfully respond to the developmental challenges facing the region
Partnership
initiative in the
RUFORUM
network and
Post-conflict
countries
Partnership was a response to trends of democratization, public policy reform, and the increasing
participation of civil society organisations in a growing number of African countries. Countering the
conventional wisdom that prevailed among funding organisations and governments, several donors
argued that Africas future rests with the development of its intellectual capital through strong higher
education systems, not just with the development of basic education. Several donor institutions invested
in facilitating the process. South-south and south-north staffs and institutions linkages were established.
In the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM; see www.ruforum.org
)) network several partnership initiatives have taken place with the assistance from ACP-EU programmes
(EDULINK, Intra-ACP mobility, S&T) and several donor organisation such as the Rockefeller Foundation,
Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, etc) and African and Regional organisation such as Forum for Agricultural
Research in Africa (FARA) and Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central
Africa (ASARECA). The Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and Agrinatura have
brokered several of the partnerships, and Agrinatura works closely with RUFORUM to forge partnerships
between Africa and European Institutions through various mechanisms, including ACP-EU programmes
and EU funded PAEPERD programme.. The vast majority of the investment sought university transformation
via the development and improvement of academic programs, human capacity development, institutional
systems, physical infrastructure, and university connectivity. The Strengthening Capacity for Agricultural
Research and Development (SCARDA) project for example capacity strengthening approach built on
institutional analysis and strengthening institutions rather than individuals, which has had remarkable
impact in Rwanda and the Gambia. The SCARDA project provides field based experience in building
capacity for post conflict countries of Eastern Central and Southern Africa (ECSA), a launch platform for
the proposed FARA and ASARECA initiative to build capacity for weaker Agricultural Research Systems
(NARS) in the targeted countries. Experiences and lessons learnt from the different initiatives are being
used by RUFORUM to develop strategic partnership with non-RUFORUM members institutions it has
not worked before, scale up its activities and bridge the gap between Anglophone and French speaking
universities.
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
The side event is designed to share lessons learnt from different partnership projects and programmes in
Africa and other parts of the world. Further, the event will explore collaboration opportunities that could be
exploited in the coming years, such as in the EU Horizon 2020 programme.
Outputs

11. Summary of lessons from different HEIs partnerships and including EDULINK II and Intra-ACP
Academic Mobility projects
12. Agenda for future cooperation among participants and partners institutions
Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be organised as a series of presentations of experts and panel discussants. The side
event will be moderated by a professional facilitator. At the end of the side event a synthesis report will be
produced.
Venue and
Participants
The side event will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference, Maputo
at the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Zambezi Hall, on 22nd July 2014, from
10.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
This event is co-funded by RUFORUM and ADECEA Project, and hosted by Agrinatura, Makerere University
and RUFORUM
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This session will be facilitated jointly by Makerere University, AGRINATURA & RUFORUM
Contact: Dr. Majaliwa Mwanjalolo
E-mail: majaliwam@gmail.com; majaliwam@hotmail.com
Tel: +256 78-2-428 260
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Programme
Sessions 8.4 and 9.4: Tuesday 22 July 2014 Zambeze Hall

MAIN THEME
Strengthening Partnerships in Research and Higher Education
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
10.30 -10.40
Welcoming remarks
Michael Hauser (AGRINATURA)/Majaliwa

J.G.M (Makerere University)
10.40 -10.55
Guest address: Reforming agricultural higher education for

greater impact in ACP region
Judith Ann Francis (CTA)
Session I: Regional Approach for capacity development (Chair: Prof. Ratsirarson, Vice Rector, University of
Antananarivo)
11.00 -11.15
Strengthening capacity in tertiary education and training Isaac Minde (iAGRI)
institutions: the case of iAGRI
11.15 -11.30
Assessment of capacity gap in ASARECA region
Joseph Methu (ASARECA)
11.30 -11.45
Strengthening research capacity for agricultural development in

post-conflict and post-crisis countries in Africa: FARA
perspectives
Ojijo , N., Olang K. and AmmorFrempong, I (FARA)
11.45-12.00
Enhancing the capacity of research-users to participate in the

African-European
ARD
multi-stakeholder
innovation
partnerships: case of PAEPARD project
Discussion
Mugabe, J.M., Nampala, P. and Hawkins,

R.
12.00 -12.15
Session II: Sustaining innovative partnerships (Chair: Dr. Paul Banderembako, Vice Rector, University of Burundi)
12.20 -12.35
Partnerships in research and higher education: Towards initiating Marie Rariera & Bashir Juma (AGRA)
and sustaining innovative institutional linkages
12.35 -12.40
SKAN platform: Sharing knowledge on agrofood networks
12.40 -12.55
Introducing STIAS: A creative space for the mind in Africa
12.55 -13.10
Two heads are better than one: Strengthening partnerships in

research and higher education
Shashi Sharma, David Doepl, Mark

MacHenry (Murdoch University, Australia)
13.10 -13.25
Exploring European-African partnerships under Horizon 2020:

what are the opportunities?
Didier Pillot (AGREENIUM)
13.25 - 13 40
Discussion
13.40 - 14.30
LUNCH
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Luis Mira de Silva, Anna Theresa Vas &

Calia Ribeiro (Instituto Superior de
Agronomia)
Christoff Pauw (Stellenbosch University,
SA)
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Session III : Sharing lessons from EDULINK and INTRA ACP Academic Mobility (Chair: Prof. Patrick
Rubaihayo, Makerere University)
14.40 - 14.55
Developing a home-grown Intra-African mobility support Christoff

Pauw
scheme
University, SA)
14.55 - 15.10
Sharing capacity to build capacity for quality graduate Mr. Richard

training in agriculture in African Universities (SHARE)
University)
15.10 - 15.25
15.25 - 15.40
Discussion
Deploying interactive on-line networking platform for Prof. Bebe
improving quality and relevance of African University University)
graduates to labour markets
15.40 -15.55
Establishing and piloting postgraduate programmes for Prof. Luc D'Haese (University of
supporting agricultural development in post conflict Ghent)
countries of central and eastern Africa
15.55 - 16.10
Regional collaboration to integrate entrepreneurship in Adesope M. Olufemi, Mshenga P.M.

agricultural science curriculum in Nigeria
Mugonola B., Maujur K., and Carsten
N.
16.10 - 16.25
Bringing Science to Practice: The Wageningen UR Vijver Claudins Vande ( Wageningen

adopted T-shaped skills approach
University and Research Centre)
USAID Programmes supporting African Agriculture and Susan J. Owen (USAID, Washington)
Science
Discussion
16.25- 16.40
16.40 - 16.55
(Stellenbosch
Batte
(Makerere
Bockline
(Egerton
Session IV: Group work to explore opportunities for collaboration (Moderator: Didier Pillot, AGREENIUM)
16.55 -17.55
17.55 -18.35
18.35- 18.45
Group work
Group presentations
Closing address
Prof. Didier Pillot (AGREENIUM)

Dr. Paul Kadundu, Rector Catholic
University of Bukavu, DRC
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Sessions 8.2 and 9.2: Building linkages

between education and practical
knowledge resources
Concept Note for session 8.5 and 9.5 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
From its inception over 100 years ago, CABI, a not-for profit research, publishing and international
development organisation, has been closely linked with academic institutions worldwide. Adding to this
is a legacy of partnership and capacity building work in Africa from CABIs two regional offices on the
continent. The organization has formed dynamic collaborations to meet its core mission of supporting
countries and communities to overcome challenges in agriculture and the environment. Key to this is
the engagement of future generations in Africa to address contemporary and emerging agricultural and
environmental challenges.
With the start last year of a relationship between CABI and the RUFORUM consortium, academic linkages
continue to grow. The CABI-led Plantwise programme is involving an increasing number of academic
institutions in exploring new opportunities. These opportunities include incorporating training of agricultural
extension staff in modules needed to operate plant clinics and the Plantwise knowledge bank as technical
resources, as well as strengthening national plant health systems. In these systems, extension, research,
regulation and policy are strongly inter-linked to provide advice needed by farmers to enable realization of
food security and sustainable support to livelihoods dependent on agriculture. Plant clinics, the knowledge
bank and the CAB Abstracts and Compendia are resources for which privileged access has been/can
be granted to RUFORUM member universities. Today, CABI and RUFORUM are delivering innovative
knowledge resources to young researchers and extensionists, some of which may go on to run the growing
networks of plant clinics and management of national data systems being established under Plantwise.
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
The session is design to enable Plantwise representatives, CABI-RUFORUM liaisons, and university partners
working with Plantwise discuss their experiences and offer insights to those involved in agricultural studies.
Outputs
The session will generate a deeper understanding of the seven challenges for Higher Education on the
African continent.
Approach and
Methodology
A panel which brings together Plantwise representatives, CABI-RUFORUM liaisons, and university partners
working with Plantwise will discuss their experiences and offer insights to those involved in agricultural
studies. The panel event will explore how universities in East Africa, including RUFORUM member
institutions, can utilize Plantwise resources today to meet shared goals. It will also encourage a dialogue
for new ideas for collaboration between organisations like CABI and its Plantwise programme, on the one
hand, and academic institutions on emerging opportunities on the other for youth in agricultural education.
Venue and
Participants
VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in SAVE Hall, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2014, from
10.30 AM to 13.00 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This session will be jointly led by Plantwise representatives, CABI-RUFORUM liaisons, and university
partners working with Plantwise.
Contact: Julia Dennis
E-mail: j.dennis@cabi.org
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Programme
SESSION 8.5: Tues 22 July 2014 Hall: SAVE

MAIN THEME
Building linkages between education and practical knowledge resources
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible Party
10.30 -10.40
Lourena Arone
Session I: Gap between knowledge availability and knowledge access and use (Moderator: Representative EMU )
How do universities help produce and disseminate safe and
10.40 -10.50
practical advice to farmers in a sustainable way?
Hebert Talwana
What are the needs of todays agricultural students
10.50 -11.00
and faculties?
Hebert Talwana
What are examples of universities utilizing CABI and
Mildred Ochwo11.00- 11.10
Plantwise resources to address these challenges?
Ssemakula
How are the networks of plant clinics- established with
support of Plantwise and the global knowledge bank11.10 11.20
offering both new research and training opportunities
for higher education?
Washington Otieno
11.20-11.50
Discussion
David Onyango
Session II: New innovations are available to students and staff (Moderator: Herbert Talwana)
11.50 -12.00
What new innovations are available to students and staff?
David Onyango
12.00 - 12.10
Discussion
Willis Ochilo
Session III : Todays obstacles and how interventions coming from Plantwise with the work of partner universities are
offering new training and resources to meet these challenges (Moderator: Washington Otieno/ Mildred OchwoSsemakula)
12.10 - 12.40
Panel discussion
TBC
12.40 - 12.55
Plenary discussion
TBC
12.55- 13.00
Closing remarks
Dean/Representative (TBC)
13.00- 14.00
Lunch
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Sessions 8.6 and 9.6: Enhancing Publications

and Oral Presentation Skills of Graduate Students
Concept Note for Sessions 8.6 and 9.6 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
Technical writing skills are increasingly lacking among scientists and researchers in Africa, yet effective
communication is critical in research resource mobilisation through grant/project management and
dissemination of findings, and participation in the mainstream social economic development. Unfortunately,
such skills are rarely catered for in the curricular of most science based training institutions and universities
in particular. This has led to limited visibility of the research outputs in Africa, despite the substantial
investment in research over the years. It is therefore, critical that African researchers are capacitated with
competitive writing skills to be able to survive in the global research grants arena as well as participate
effectively in high level scholarly publishing and presentation of research outputs. It is also very important
that African researchers are able to communicate effectively the results of their work to the wider community.
Among the strategic entry-points to addressing this challenge is through inclusion of writing competitive
writing skills training programmes within graduate programmes, to empower students with capacity to
develop good quality research outputs and effectively communicate such outputs. This will go a long way
to bolster graduate student process of attaining skills that they may not readily acquire from the university
supervision team. Supervisors continue to be overwhelmed by the rising demand for graduate training in
the region and besides, many supervisions are minted to supervise simply because they are PhD Scholars
but they may not have had formal exposition in aspects of publications and oral presentations of scientific
research outputs. The planned sessions are a significant value add to RUFORUM capacity building efforts
which targets postgraduate students because, the trainees from such efforts will be seed for rolling out
training of others in various academic and research institutions in the region.
The other important aspect related to scholarly communications is intellectual property rights. Many in
the scientific community have demanded increased data and code disclosure in scholarly dissemination
to address issues of reproducibility and credibility in communicating science. These changes must be a
catalyst for a well-considered update in research dissemination standards by the scientific community:
Science must move to publication standards that include the digital data and code sufficient to permit
others in the field to replicate and verify the results. Authors and journals must be ready to use existing
repositories and infrastructure to ensure the communication of reproducible scientific discoveries. The
discussion around open access to published scientific results, the open access movement, and IPR are
therefore important to all researchers, but more so to graduate students who are about to start their
professional careers.
It is in light of the above that these Sessions (Session 8.6 and 9.6) are included in the Biennial Conference
programme to create opportunity for a facilitated interaction on technical writing and presentation skills.
The facilitated discussions will involve students from different backgrounds and disciplinary inclinations.
This will definitely be a formidable task for the facilitator(s) considering the diverse range of institutional
students backgrounds, differences in fields of study as well as rates for grasping the information. To be
able to achieve this, the sessions will be highly practical with rigorous hands-on exercises through all the
components of technical writing and oral presentations.
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Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
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The sessions on Enhancing publications and oral presentations skills of graduate students are designed
to effectively engage students and provide insights on key aspects of (a) Scientific/technical writing,
including writing effective technical reports and publications, intellectual property rights and open access;
and (b) effective oral presentations/communication of research results.
The Sessions are in line with the RUFORUM Theory of Change and are intended to contribute to aspects
highlighted in the Impact Statement and in particular that of producing skilled and proactive graduates
able to generate and communicate.demand driven research outputs.
The sessions also provide opportunity to address objective 2 of the RUFORUM Competitive Grants System
(CGS) which is To improve the quality and relevance of graduate students by providing mentorship, close
monitoring and incentives for effective supervision and timely graduation. Furthermore the Sessions will
make a contribution to the ACP-EU EDULINK II Project (FED/2013/335-687) Deploying Interactive Online Networking Platform for Improving Quality and Relevance of African University Graduates to Labour
Markets
Outputs

13. Equip students with relevant skills in scientific/technical writing and oral presentations/communication
of research findings
14. A comprehensive/synthesis report detailing session proceedings and recommendations for future
related undertakings by RUFORUM and Its member Universities, and by others.
Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be moderated by technical/expert facilitators (Liz Levey, John Stephen Tenywa, and
Paul Nampala). At the end of the side event a synthesis report will be produced.
Venue and
Participants
The side event will be convened at the main venue of the RUFORUM 4th Biennial Conference being held
in Maputo, Mozambique at the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Pungue B Hall,
on 22nd July 2014, from 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This event is organised by RUFORUM P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda

Tel: +256 772 468 919
Contact: Dr. John S. Tenywa and Dr Paul Nampala
E-mail: p.nampala@ruforum.org; jstenywa@caes.mak.ac.ug
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Programme
SESSION 8.2 and 9.2: Tuesday 22 July 2014 Hall: INCOMATI

Extension Education & Training: A link for translating outputs of agricultural science to meet smallholder
MAIN THEME
farmers needs in Africa
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
Session I: Introduction and objectives
Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Mutimba
10.30 - 10.40
Welcome and opening remarks
Dr. Simplice Vodouhe
10.40 - 10.50
Objectives and overview of day
Ms. Andrea Bohn
Ice breaker and introductions with round table buzz groups
10.50 - 11.15
on take home messages
Mr. Max Olupot
Promising innovations in delivering agriculture advisory
11.15 - 11.30
services: examples from the AFAAS study
Dr. Silim Nahdy
Session II: Undergraduate and graduate education.
Facilitator: Dr. Kristin Davis
Approaches and methodologies in creating a demand-driven
11.30 - 11.45
agriculture curricula in African Universities: experience of
SAFE/Winrock
Dr. Deola Naibakelao
Technical, vocational education, and training in to support agriculture
11.45 - 12.00
and extension in african Preparing Agriculture Science Graduates for Dr. Hille Henebry
Extension
Joe Kwarteng
12.00 - 12.45
Dr. Kristin Davis
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 14.30
Summary
Ms. Andrea Bohn
Lunch
Session III : Demand side and continuing education for professionals
Facilitator: Dr. Adolphus Johnson
Extension as a recognised profession: the South African professional
14.30 - 14.45
registration
Dr. Fanie Terblanche
14.45 - 15.00
What do professionals say are the training gaps?
Dr. David Dolly
15.00 - 15.15
Equipping extensionists for farmer field schools in Uganda
Dr. Kate Scow
15.15 15.45
Dr. Adolphus Johnson
15.45 - 16.00
Summary
16.00 16.30
Health break
Session IV: Wrap up and way forward Facilitator:
Dr. Silim M. Nahdy
16.30 - 17.00
Dr. Silim M. Nahdy
1700 - 17.15
Way forward and conclusion
Dr. Jeff Mutimba
17.15 - 17.30
Closing remarks
Prof. Paa Kobina Turkson
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Sessions 8.7 and 9.7: Enhancing university engagement for

impact on rural economies: Lessons from Community Action
Research Programs for University Outreach
Concept Note for Sessions 8.7 and 9.7 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
The side event aims at sharing lessons and experiences from Community Action Research Programs
(CARP) for enhanced University engagement and impact on rural economy in the various countries of
RUFORUM member universities. These experiences will be drawn from three pilot projects implemented
by three RUFORUM member universities; Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(LUANAR) in Malawi, Makerere University (Uganda) and University of Eldoret (Kenya). In addition the newly
proposed CARPs will present their concepts and the session will discuss how best to integrate the lessons
from the pilots into these next generation CARPs.
The side event will provide a platform for feedback on recommendations on implementation of community
action research programs, and integration of ICTs to support outreach. The exit strategies of the pilots
to ensure the institutionalisation of these vibrant action platforms for effective delivery and outreach by
universities will be discussed.
This side event will bring out the key contributions made by the CARPs towards food security and
development in Malawi, Kenya and Uganda. The exit strategies of the CARPs through the institutionalization
of the outreach platforms established during the CARPs will also be shared and discussed at the Biennial
conference, including RUFORUMs sustainability measure for continued university engagement and impact
towards Africas agricultural development. In addition the proposals for a program of field attachments at 2
universities (Egerton and Gulu) and the Grameen Foundation and WOUGNET models will be discussed as
approaches for better integration of universities with rural communities and harnessing ICT opportunities
for research and outreach.
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The sessions on are designed to: a)share lessons and outcomes in the implementation of Community
Action Research Programs; b) draw joint recommendations in the implementation of CARP programs as
case study for member Universities in the RUFORUM Network; c) draw and share new possible strategies
to enhance university outreach programs, including long term field attachment programmes with rural
communities to catalyse agricultural transformation; d) draw recommendations on integrating ICTs to
support CARPs and other outreach activities; and, e) exhibit CARP outcomes from the three participating
Universities
Outputs

1. Outcomes of the 3 CARP projects shared with all RUFORUM network member universities.
2. Recommendations for implementation of CARP projects drawn and shared with RUFORUM member
universities and in particular the newly funded CARPs
3. Strategies to enhance university outreach programs concretised.
4. Opportunities for leveraging partnerships for university outreach mapped
Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be moderated by technical/expert facilitators (Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda and Ms. Monica
Kapiriri). At the end of the side event a synthesis report will be produced.
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Venue and
Participants
at the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Punge A Hall, on 22nd July 2014, from
10.30 AM to 5.40 PM.
Venue and
Participants
at the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Punge A Hall, on 22nd July 2014, from
10.30 AM to 5.40 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This event is organised jointly by LUANAR, Makerere University, University of Eldoret and RUFORUM
secretariat
Contact: Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda, LUANAR
E-mail: ekaunda@yahoo.com
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Programme
SESSION 8.7: Tuesday 22 July 2014 Hall: Pungue A

Enhancing university engagement for impact on rural economies: Lessons from Community Action Research
MAIN THEME
Programs for University Outreach
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
Prof.
George
Kanyama-Phiri
10.30 -10.40
Welcoming remarks
(Lilongwe University of Agriculture
and Natural Resources)
Dr. Paul Nampala, RUFORUM
10.40 -10.55
Overview of the RUFORUM community action research programme
Secretarait
Session I: Progress made in implementation of three pilot CARPS (Moderator: )
10.55 -11.10
11.10 -11.25
11.25 -11.40
11.40 -12.10
University outreach support to farmer associations in western Kenya

Enhancing fish production and marketing for food security and rural
incomes of small-scale producers in malawi
Developing an outreach framework for strengthening universityfarming community engagement for improved and sustainable
livelihoods (SUFACE)
Dr. Anderson Kepkoech

Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda
Dr. Peter Ebanyat
Discussion
Session II: Overview of the new CARPS and Pilot Community Field Attachment Programmes (Moderator: )
Developing a community based cassava system for increased
12.10 -12.25
productivity and market linkages in Uganda
Dr. S.B. Mukasa
12.25 -12.40
12.40 -1255
12.55 - 13.15
13. 15- 14.15
Innovative engagement of rural communities through university

students internship programmes
University centered outreach for rural innovations and community
transformations in northern Uganda
Dr. Nancy Mungai

Dr. Duncan Ogeng
Discussion
LUNCH
Session III : Harnessing ICT to support University Research and Outreach Platforms (Moderator: )
Using ICTs to enhance university smallholder farming community
14.15 - 14.30
engagement: the experience of community action research at
Makerere university
Drake P. Mirembe
Linking research and extension through use of technology: the
14.30 - 14.45
Grameen Foundation experiences
Bruce Kisitu
Gender and access- promoting ICTs for rural women farmers: the
14.45 15.00
WOUGNET experience
Dorothy Okello
Qureish
Noordin,
Nascimento
15.00 - 15.15
Nhantumbo,
Pauline
Mbaka
and
Delivering value chain based extension services through innovative
Christopher
Mkondya
ICT: Role of tertiary education institution and development partners
15.15 - 15.45
Discussion
Session IV: Group work to refine institutionalisation of community action research platforms and operationalising use of ICT in
university research and outreach programmes
(Moderator: Monica Kapiriri)
15.45 - 16.45
Group work
16.405- 17.20
17.20- 1740
17.40
Group presentations
Discussions and recommendations
Synthesis of the deliberations
Monica Kapiriri
Closing remarks
Prof. Kay
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Session 9.5: Global Research Alliance on Agricultural

Greenhouse Gases
Concept Note for Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases

During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference
Background
About the Global Research Alliance

The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (the GRA) was launched in December
2009 and now has 41 member countries from all regions of the world: Argentina, Australia, Belgium,
Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany,
Ghana, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
The Alliance is focused on research, development and extension of technologies and practices that will
help deliver ways to grow more food (and more climate-resilient food systems) without growing greenhouse
gas emissions.
The Alliance is founded on the voluntary, collaborative efforts of countries. Its membership and governance
arrangements are underpinned by a Charter, signed by all participating countries. This Charter establishes
the Alliance Council, which is the representative body of all member countries. The current Chair of the
Council is the Netherlands.
Members of the Alliance aim to deepen and broaden research efforts across the agricultural sub-sectors
of paddy rice, cropping and livestock, and the cross-cutting themes of soil carbon and nitrogen cycling
and inventories and measurement issues. Groups have been set up to address these areas of work.
These Groups have developed work plans that bring countries and other partners together in research
collaborations, as well as to share knowledge and best practices, build capacity and capability amongst
scientists and other practitioners, and move towards breakthrough solutions in addressing agricultural
greenhouse gas emissions.
The Alliance promotes an active exchange of data, people and research to help improve the ways that
agricultural greenhouse gas research is conducted and to enhance participating countries scientific
capability. Alliance members will work with farmers and farmer organisations, the private sector, international
and regional research institutions, foundations and non-governmental organizations to improve the sharing
of research results, technologies and good practices, to get these out on the ground.
Why the Alliance is needed
Agriculture plays a vital role in food security, poverty reduction and sustainable development. The agriculture
sector is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and faces significant challenges in meeting
a dramatic increase in global food demand, while reducing its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Agriculture currently produces 14 percent of the worlds annual greenhouse gas emissions, about the
same as the transport or stationary energy sectors. On present projections, agricultural emissions are
expected to rise by about 30-40 percent above 2005 levels in line with the projected dramatic increase in
food production by 2050.
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There are opportunities to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increase soil carbon
sequestration while still helping meet food security objectives. For example, improving the efficiency and
productivity of agricultural systems through better management practices and techniques can go a long
way to reducing emissions. This can also help build the resilience of these systems to meet the increasing
demand for food in a sustainable manner.
Many countries already have research underway to better understand, measure, and manage agricultural
greenhouse gases emissions. By linking up these efforts through the Alliance, we can achieve faster
progress towards the solutions needed for improving agricultural productivity and reducing its contribution
to climate change.
New member countries are always welcome. For information on the process of becoming an Alliance
Member Country, please contact the GRA Secretariat secretariat@globalresearchalliance.org
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
To promote the Global Research Alliance and raise awareness of the research being undertaken and the
opportunities for research collaboration.
Outputs

1. A list of individuals and institutions interested in receiving further information about the GRA and its
activities.
2. A synthesis report of the presentations and discussion will be produced.
Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be organised as a series of presentations from experts and panel discussants. The side
event will be moderated by a professional facilitator.
Venue and
Participants
VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Save Hall, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2014, from
14.00 PM to 16.30 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This session will be led by Wageningen University and The Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand.
Contact: Victoria Hatton
E-mail: Victoria.Hatton@nzagrc.org.nz
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Programme
Session 9.5 Hall: SAVE

MAIN THEME
Time
Session I:
14.00-14.10
14.10-14.25
14.25-14.40
14.40-15.10
15.10-15.20
Session II:
15.20-15.30
15.30-15.40
15.40-15.50
15.50-16.00
16.00-16.20
16.20-16.40
16.40-16.45
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Sub Theme
Facilitator:
Responsible
Welcome remarks and introductions

Introduction to the Global Research Alliance
Dr. Matt Hooper
Agriculture Research collaboration and climate change
Prof. Dr. Martin Kropff
Discussion
Health break
Facilitator:
Introduction to the Livestock Research Group and Paddy Rice Group
Dr. Henk van der Mheen
Animal Health Research Network
Prof. Ilias Kyriazakis
Grassland Management Research Network

The Rumen Microbial Network experiences of being engaged in the
Global rumen Census project
Dr. Jason Sircely
Capability building and fellowship opportunities
Dr. Victoria Hatton
Dr. Olubkola Isah
Discussion
Closing remarks
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Session 13.2: RUFORUM Graduate Students

and Alumni Meeting
Concept Note for Sessions 13.2 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a consortium of 41
African universities in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region, founded by African Vice
Chancellors in 2004 to promote the integration of member universities in Africas development processes
particularly the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP).
RUFORUMs mandate is to oversee graduate training and networks in the region. RUFORUM recognizes
the important and largely unfulfilled role that universities play in contributing to the well-being of smallscale farmers and economic development of countries throughout the sub-Saharan Africa region. This
contribution is made through training of quality graduates entering the rural development workforce, and
the production and dissemination of demand-driven, development-oriented research that is defined
and applied through participatory processes linking researchers, farmers, policy-makers, and business.
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The meeting will highlight and deliberate on key issues in relation to the students training and welfare, and
in particular will look at their personal development pathways, how to become a change agent, and also
the students perspectives on how they would like to see the future of RUFORUM.
Outputs
The meeting will generate the following outputs:

1. A common understanding of what RUFORUM is and what the students benefits are
2. Development pathways for each student
3. Ideas on how to become dynamic change agents in the various market segments
4. A visions of what they expect of RUFORUM and African universities
5. Suggestions of how to improve RUFORUM and African universities to achieve that vision
Approach and
Methodology
The meeting will take the form of motivation talks by renowned personalities and alumni, to share their
growth pathways and insights of what to expect in the field. There will also be group work by the students
and alumni on their university training, and to brainstorm on the future direction for RUFORUM and African
Universities. The purpose of having groups is to allow each student to air his/her voice. Each group will
report back to the plenary. The feedback and other discussions will be synthesised and reported to the
Conference plenary on Friday 25 July 2014.
The meeting will be moderated by Prof. Kay Muir Leresche, Ms. Monica Kapiriri and Mrs. Sylvia Mkandawire
Venue and
Participants
The meeting will be hosted by the Eduardo Mondlane University, in Mozambique. The meeting will take
place on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 at the University of Eduardo Mondlane Administration Building from
1500 hrs.
Session
Organisers and
Contact
This event is organised by RUFORUM secretariat

Contact: Mrs. Sylvia Mkandawire
E-mail: s.chindime@ruforum.org
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Programme
Time
1500-1520
Activity
Theme1: Taking charge of your futures
My own development pathway
Responsible
Dr. Z.M. Nyiira (Minister of State for
Agriculture, Uganda)
1520-1530
Discussion
1530-1550
Working across systems and disciplines
Prof. Kitaka (Egerton University, Kenya)
1550-1600
Discussion
Theme 2: From graduate training to being a change agent and leader
1600-1610
Exploring opportunities and Graduate mentorship
Dr. Wellington Ekaya (BeCA / ILRI)
1610-1620
The Africa regional perspective on what is needed from higher Mrs. Chimwemwe Chandimba (NEPAD)
agricultural education graduates
1620-1640
Discussion
Theme 3: Looking into the Future: What do you want to see out of RUFORUM and from African universities?
1640-1710
Reflections by graduate students and alumni in Groups: Group Ms. Monica Kapiriri (Independent
Consultant)
topics explained and allocation of Groups
1710-1720
1720-1735
1735-1800
1800
1900
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Health Break
Group discussions
Report back, plenary discussion and recommendations
Closure
Dinner Dance for students / alumni
Ms. Monica Kapiriri

Ms. Monica Kapiriri
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Side events 5 and 9: Strengthening the research-trainingfarmer continuum and youth agenda in the SADC region
Concept Note For CCARDESA Side Event During the Fourth RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2014
Background
The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)
was established in July 2011 to coordinate agricultural research and development in order to promote
technology generation, dissemination and adoption, which will contribute to improved food security and
livelihoods in the SADC region.
CCARDESA Medium Term Operational Plan (MTOP) is guided by five Thematic Areas. The goal is to
promote the realisation of the goals and objectives of both CAADP and the Dar Es Salaam Declaration on
enhancing agriculture and food security for poverty reduction in the SADC Region. CCARDESA will adhere
to these goals and objectives in a manner which is consistent with the FAAP principles. CCARDESA
will also take into account and mainstream the important cross-cutting issues of poverty, gender, HIV/
AIDS, climate smart agriculture and environment. Monitoring and evaluation will be an integral part in the
implementation of CCARDESA programme activities
Thematic Area 1: Farmer empowerment and market access - to promote regional efforts to empower
and strengthen farmers and their organizations to become effective partners in the development and
implementation of the agricultural R&D agenda, and to enhance their access to markets.
Thematic Area 2: Research and technology generation and farmer-demand driven advisory services and
innovation systems to:
i) Generate improved and more efficient technologies that are technically relevant and market-oriented
and
ii) Improve the efficiency of the dissemination of market-oriented technologies, to promote knowledgesharing across member countries, and to encourage the spread of best practice in priority areas.
Thematic Area 3: Knowledge, information and communication. This will involve:
i) To provide an enabling environment for broad-based and equitable access to both traditional media
and new digital-based information and communication technologies (ICTs); and
ii) To provide farmers, researchers, extension agents and other stakeholders with access to information
and knowledge.
Thematic Area 4: Institutional development and capacity building in:
i) Research, technology generation and farmer-led advisory services,
ii) Agricultural education, training and learning systems that provide the human and social capital
needed to promote farmer-oriented innovation systems and provide life-long learning by the full range
of stakeholders, and in
iii) Knowledge, information and communication.
Thematic Area 5: Establishment of, and strengthening of CCARDESA as an effective SRO by: recruit
high calibre staff and lead the process of coordinating all matters related to agricultural research and
development in the SADC Region, mobilise resources and manage the physical, financial and movable
assets of the institution
Member States:
Angola Lesotho Malawi Namibia Swaziland

Botswana Madagascar
Mauritius Seychelles United Republic of Tanzania
Democratic Rpublique du Congo
Mozambique
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Aims and
Objectives
The overall objectives of CCARDESA side event are:

1. To promote coordination and collaboration among NARS and Universities through regional and
international cooperation;
2. To facilitate the exchange of information and CCARDESA plans among the agricultural R&D institutions;
3. To promote partnerships and training initiatives in the SADC region between Universities, private, civil
society and international organizations in agricultural R&D;
Outputs

1. Research agenda reviewed and priority areas identified
2. Trend and gaps in capacity building and technology uptake in SADC region identified
3. CCARDESA programmes shared and supported for implementation
4. New initiatives in training with centre of excellence identified.
5. Committee of Deans Forum formalized and modalities of operation agreed
6. Youth agenda for Agriculture Development shared and actions for implementation
Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be organised as a series of presentations of experts and plenary discussions. The side
event will be moderated by a professional facilitator. At the end of the side event a synthesis report will be
produced.
Venue and
Participants
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Zambezi Hall.
Session
Organisers and
Contact
This event is co-funded by RUFORUM and CCARDESA.

This session will be facilitated by CCARDESA
Contact: Dr. Simon Mwale
E-mail: smwale@ccardesa.org
Tel: +267 72300755
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Programme
Thursday, 24 July 2014 Zambezi Hall

MAIN THEME
Strengthening the research-training-farmer continuum and youth agenda in the SADC region
Time
10.30 -10.45
Sub Theme
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Responsible
Prof. Tim Simalenga
Executive
CCARDESA
Director,
Session Facilitator; Dr Simon Mwale

10.45 -11.15
Review of Research and towards a common research agenda in the SADC

region
Highlights of CCARDESA activities
11.15 -11:45
Internship and Sabbatical programme,

APPSA programme
Women and Youth in agriculture Programme for SADC
Re-Establishment of the SADC Deans Committee (Session Facilitator; Dr. Simon Mwale)
11.45 -12.15
Capacity building and quality of higher education in SADC

Proposed ToR for Deans Committee
Capacity Building presentations (Session Facilitator: Dr. M. Murata)
Dr. M. Murata
Prof .Tim Simalenga
Dr. Simon Mwale

Dr. M Murata
Prof. T. Simalenga
Dr. M. Mwala
Prof G Mchau
Dr. Nienke Beintema

12.15 -12.45
Presentation on ASTI/IFPRI Research Capacity indicators in SADC region

ICRA/Univ. of Limpopo presentation on AR4D training of agricultural scientists
in the SADC Region
12.45 -13.00
Discussions
12.14 13.45
LUNCH
Dr. Petronella Chaminuka
Regional Initiatives and Collaborations: (Session Facilitator: Dr S Mwale)

Dr. Denis Kyetere
African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) experiences. How can we
make technologies available to end users?
13.45 -15.00
Prof.
Frans Swanepoel
(University of Stellenbosch)
African Doctorial Academy (ADA) initiative for SADC region: Opportunities for
transferrable skills
General discussion: New initiatives for training agricultural scientists and
Scaling out of Technologies in the SADC Region
(Centres of Excellence: Agri-Business initiative/ M&E programme, AR4D, Animal
Production Resource and technology centre, Research leadership, Innovation
and Management)
Inaugural meeting of the SADC Deans Committee
15.15 16.30
Summary of Resolutions from side Event

Closing Remarks of Side Events
Prof. Tim Simalenga

Dr. Moses Osiru
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Side events 6 and 10: A new architecture for learning: looking

into the future of ICT for teaching and learning
Concept Note For side events 6 and 10 During the Fourth RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2014
Background
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a network of 41
universities in eastern, central and southern Africa. In 2008 RUFORUM launched its Information,
Communication and Knowledge Management (ICKM) Program to support both the Secretariat and the
member universities.
Purpose of the
Side Event
The developments in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) continue to impact on
how RUFORUM universities are teaching, learning, collaborating and researching. According to Sheets et
al (2012), ICT has the potential to help universities do their business more effectively and efficiently by
changing how teaching and research are done to increase access, reduce costs and expedite degree
completion. They argue that the challenge is that there have been no parallel innovations in the business
models of institutions of higher education. In simple terms the way that higher institutions of education
are organized for carrying out their business has largely remained the same. Sheets et al (2012) cite
Christensen who said that new technologies like these cannot achieve their transformative potential
without compatible changes in their industrys business models and value networks, which in turn may
require shifts in the standards and regulatory environment.
There are a number of emerging business models that may have potential to revolutionize higher
education. These include those represented by Western Governors University, MITx, Carnegie Mellons
Open Learning Initiative and the leading for-profit institutions. These business models exhibit many of the
features of what experts call multisided, unbundled, and open business models (Sheet et al: 2012).
The purpose of this side event is to engage the participants in this exciting discourse concerning educational
innovations and their potential to positively impact the business processes of the RUFORUM network
universities. This side event will have speakers from the RUFORUM Network, Michigan State University,
the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) and other partner institutions.
Objectives of the
side Event
1. To motivate forward thinking in relation to new information and communication technologies and their
roles in higher education
2. Provide a platform for reflection on where the RUFORUM member universities are in terms of
harnessing new information and communication technologies
3. Learn from each other
4. Forge new partnerships in the field of educational innovations
Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be conducted as a learning and networking event. It will incorporate a variety of
participatory techniques including short focus group discussions, round table brainstorming sessions and
small working groups.
Venue and
Participants
at the Hotel Grand VIP Maputo. This side event will take place in Pangue A Hall, on Thursday, 24th July
2014 from 10.30 AM to 4.00 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 417713300
Contact: Ms Nodumo Dhlamini, Programme Manager ICT
E-mail: n.dhlamini@ruforum.org
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Programme
Side events 6 and 10: Thursday 24 July 2014 Hall: Pangue A

MAIN THEME
Time
A new architecture for learning: looking into the future of ICT for teaching and learning
Sub Theme
Responsible
10.30-10.40
Welcoming remarks
10.40-11.00
ICT in the RUFORUM Network: changing pedagogical paradigms,

priorities and practices
11.00-11.20
11.20-11.35
11.35-12.45
13.00- 14.00
14.00-14.30
14.30-15.00
15.00-16.00
Hybrid integration of ICT in higher education: A case of UTAMU.
Lisbeth Levey and Nodumo Dhlamini

Jude T. Lubega and Rehema
Baguma
Discussion
Viewing of ICT Posters and Exhibitions
Lunch
Student innovation fellows framework: knowledge creation in a can
Agshare II: Strengthening critical value chains with AgShare open
knowledge
Rashad A. Muhammad
Dr. Alice Barlow-Zambodla
Discussion
Nodumo Dhlamini
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Side events 7 and 11: Optimising the

participation of universities in national
agricultural research and development
Concept Note for Side event 7 and 11 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
Universities in particular play important role in training the manpower for the sector and also producing and
promoting productivity enhancing technologies through their research and outreach programmes. The
contribution of universities as partners in National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) is crucial but has
been faced by many challenges including weak coordination and harmonization of university functioning
through research programming, agriculture tertiary education policy and curriculum development; poor
internal coordination of research, training and outreach programmes within universities, faculties and
colleges; poor alignment of curriculum and research programmes to local, national, sub-regional, regional
and global agricultural and social development strategies and goals; prevailing disparities in capacities,
skills in terms of funding, skills and resource; and poor mobility and transferability of agricultural research
and training services between universities and NARS. Further, the curriculum largely remains less relevant
due to rigidity in reform procedures and capacities to delivery through innovative training and research
programmes.
There is need for a combined, integrated and sustained interaction of all the elements involved in
agricultural training and research planning, implementation, review, technology generation, adaptation and
validation, transfer and utilization. Effective participation of universities in NARS and in CAADP processes
demands radical transformation of training, research and partnership arrangements. This goal of improving
programming in universities must be accompanied by sustained political will, support and commitment,
linked with appropriate policies and research management, together with defined priorities (research
agenda), coherent objectives, qualified and motivated research scientists, trained technical support
staff, adequate research facilities, sustained adequate funding, effective coordination and curriculum
improvement. Many universities in the region have continued to fail to satisfy these essential requirements.
The universities all require, to varying degrees, transformative attention to training improvement and
research capacity enhancement, particularly in human resources base, curriculum relevance, and other
aspects of institutional development.
In recognition of the crucial significance of strong and effective universities operating as part of NARS,
the productive research potential in the universities and the attendant benefits from agricultural training
programmes, the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa
(ASARECA) has been engaging with universities and university networks such as the Regional Universities
Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to strengthen capacity for especially research.
This is in line with the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) framework with
special principles to foster collaborative research linkages between universities and NARIs.
About the
Regional Study
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ASARECA has commissioned a study to review the current university training and research programmes,
capacities, gaps and initiatives that are have a bearing on the effective contribution of higher agricultural
education systems to agricultural development through NARS and CAADP processes. The study has
been designed to help universities improve their research performance and to optimize their collaboration
with other components of their national agricultural research system. ASARECA will use the findings to
design strategies and modalities for engaging with universities, their networks and other members of
NARS in effectively delivering agricultural transformation agenda in ECA.
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Background
The study aims to review the quality of training curriculum and graduates from agricultural universities in
Eastern and Central Africa and assess their capacity needs to respond to their contribution to national
agricultural research systems (NARS) and African agricultural development processes including contributing
to CAADP and realization of science agenda for African agriculture. The regional study is guided by the
following key questions:
1. What training, research and outreach programmes exist in universities in ECA sub-region and to what
extent do they enable universities to fully contribute to NARS, CAADP and other social development
processes?
2. What is the quality of graduates from agricultural universities in ECA and how are they prepared to fulfil
the human resource requirement for delivering agricultural transformation in the context of NARS and
CAADP framework?
3. To what extent does current university agricultural curriculum reflect current and future changes in
agricultural policy and social development priorities including: agricultural policy and the agricultural
vision and mission of ASARECA member countries; integrated agricultural research for development;
issues related to small-holder farming, food and nutrition security and safety, natural resources
management and resilience; rural livelihoods and sustainable agricultural intensification and social
inclusion, among others?
4. What capacities exist in terms individual qualifications, skills and competencies as well as institutional
capacity and enabling environment for a more effective contribution of universities to NARS and other
development processes in countries in ECA sub-region?
5. To what extent do university agricultural training, research and outreach programmes accommodate
the critical non-agricultural and technology knowledge and skills useful for delivering research for
development in the current context of national and regional development frameworks?
6. What institutional and enabling conditions exist in universities to catalyse innovative mechanisms for
contribution to NARS and other agricultural development goals?
7. How should universities be positioned to effectively participate in NARS and contribute to development
processes especially CAADP, African agricultural science agenda and other global sustainable
development goals?
8. How should ASARECA implement its programmes in the second operational plan (OP2) in order to
facilitate/catalyse the optimal engagement of universities in NARS and other agricultural development
processes in the country and sub-regionally?
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
As part of the study, ASARECA, jointly with RUFORUM, has organized a side event to be hosted during
the RUFORUM biennial conference in Maputo, Mozambique between 21st and 25th July 2015. The side
event target deans of faculties of agriculture and related sciences from SARECA member countries who
are members of RUFORUM network. At the side event a background paper and the preliminary data and
information from the regional study will be shared for validation and further input and synthesis.
The side event is design to strengthen the synthesis of the emerging information from the countries and
universities, deriving generic lessons, and to elicit input on the guidelines and procedures for optimizing
the role of universities in NARS and CAADP processes. Further, the event will provide an opportunity to
refine future roles, responsibilities and funding possibilities for programming for in training and research tin
response to the African Agricultural Science Agenda in Eastern and Central Africa.
Outputs

15. Regional common perspective to the prevailing status of agricultural training curriculum and associated
delivery capacity in universities in Eastern and Central Africa
16. Validation of information gathered from the on-going regional study for optimizing university participation
in NARS and CAADP processes
17. Validation of inventories of university training programmes and capacities for delivery of training and
research programmes for national and regional agricultural development.
18. Collation of the elements of a guidelines and strategy for engaging universities to better contribute to
NARS and CAADP processes
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Approach and
Methodology
The side event will be consultative and moderated by a professional facilitator using a variety of participatory
techniques including short focus group discussions, round table brainstorming sessions, review of
guidelines and validation of findings and draft synthesis reports through facilitated small working groups.
The data already collected will be verified at the side event using a round robin approach.
Venue and
Participants
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in SAVE Hall, on Thursday, 24th July 2014,
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This side event is organised jointly by the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern
and Central Africa (ASARECA) and RUFORUM Secretariat
Contact: Dr. Joseph Methu, Programme Manager Partnerships and Capacity Building (PCD) Unit
E-mail: j.methu@asareca.org; pcd@asareca.org
Tel: +256 41 4320212
Programme
Side event 7 and 11: Thursday 24 July 2014 Hall: SAVE

MAIN THEME
Time
Optimising the participation of universities in national agricultural research and development

Sub Theme
Responsible
10.30 -10.45
10.45 -11.00
Objectives and Procedure for the Side Event
Joseph Methu
Session I: ASARECA Regional University Study: Impressions from the field (Moderator: )
11.00 -11.20
Q&A Session
11.20 -11.30
11.30-11.45
Discussion
Health Break
Session II: University Programmes Validation of Inventory (Moderator: )
11.45 -12.30
12.30 -12.45
12.45 - 13.15
Verifying university level data

Group activity to validate data
Discussion
13. 15- 14.15

LUNCH
Session III : Capacity to Delivery and Participate in agricultural transformation Validation and input into study findings
(Moderator: )
14.15 - 14.40
Verifying University level data
14.40 - 15.00
Group activity to validate data
15.00 - 15.20
Discussion
Session IV: Synthesis and Elements of Strategy to Optimize University contribution to CAADP and Science Agenda for African
Agriculture
(Moderator: )
15.20 - 15.30
Key messages
15.30- 15.50
Communicating and acting on the Findings
15.50- 16.00
Closing remarks
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Side events 8 and 12: Revamping agricultural education

and training in Africa: opportunities and challenges for
Concept Note for side event 8 and 12 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
The innovATE project has a mandate to help AET institutions around the world in cultivating the human and
institutional capacity necessary for developing countries to promote rural innovation, achieve sustainable
food security, reduce poverty, conserve natural resources and address other rural problems. As a part of
the Higher Education Solutions Network, GCFSIs goal is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of
USAID programs through innovative and cost-effective partnerships with scientists and practitioners from
academia, the private sector, and strategically chosen research and development laboratories, thereby
building a sustainable consortium of global problem solvers. The GCFSI Skills and Workforce Development
team seeks to identify what will be needed by food system professionals, to address the rapidly evolving
threats to the global food system.
In the February 2014 publication African Higher Education: Opportunities for transformative change for
sustainable development,(APLU, 2014) the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
identified seven challenges for higher education on the African continent. The seven challenges identified
included:
1. Access to higher education services
2. Broader government issues
3. Institutional leadership and management
4. Finance of higher education
5. Limited research investment and output
6. Quality and relevance in learning, discovery, and public engagement
7. Information and communication technology
Similar challenges have been identified by others engaged with higher education institutions across
Africa. In the recently released publication, Changing agricultural education from within; Lessons and
challenges from the GO4IT programme, (RUFORUM, 2013) the authors call for meeting challenges of
higher education systems in Africa through innovation capacity building in higher education institutions.
In a nutshell, transforming agriculture in Africa requires innovative scientific research, educational and
training approaches. The education sector needs to be more connected to the new challenges facing
rural communities and needs to build capacity of young people to be part of the transformation of the
agricultural sector.
Aims and
Objectives of the
side Event
Outputs
The session is design to gain a deeper understanding of the seven challenges, and begins to address the
challenges by building innovation capacity for institutions represented at the conference.
The session will generate the following outputs of a deeper understanding of the seven challenges for
Higher Education on the African continent.
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Approach and
Methodology
To begin, the innovATE/GCFSI team will develop a quantitative instrument around the seven challenges
identified in the African higher education document. The purpose of this survey is to gain a deeper
understanding of the challenges faced by RUFORM member institutions. The survey will be completed
and analyzed pre-conference through the AET Community of Practice (an online learning community for
education and training).
During the first session of the RUFORUM workshop, the innovATE/GCFSI team will present the results
of the survey to participants and a panel of university stake-holders in attendance. We will engage the
participants in a discussion about the results and explore the challenges in greater detail. We will also
be purposive in identifying other challenges brought forth by higher education officials and stakeholders.
During the second session of the workshop, participants will be engaged to identify challenges and
solutions at their institution/program.
Finally, we will lead an interactive session with participants to identify best practices at individual institutions
that can be adopted by others to build innovation capacity. These ideas will be shared and recorded
for publishing as an outcome of the workshop. Each participant will generate an action plan for his/her
institution/program.
Venue and
Participants
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Licungo Hall, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2014,
Side Event
Organizers and
Contact
This session will be jointly led by the USAID-funded Innovation for Agricultural Training and Education
(innovATE) project and the Global Center for Food System Innovation (GCFSI) and RUFORUM Secretariat.
Contacts: Dr. A. L. (Tom) Hammett, Director, InnovATE Program; Dr. Kurt Richter, Associate Director,
Technical Assistance and Special Initiatives; Dr. Rick Rudd, Community Viability Chair of Excellence,
Professor and Department Head, Department of Agriculture, Leadership and Community Education; Dr.
John Dirkx, Professor and Mildred B. Erickson Distinguished Chair in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education;
and, Thomas Smith, Associate Director of the Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT).
Contact: Dr. Kurt Richter
E-mail: richterk@vt.edu
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Programme
Side event 8 and 12: Thursday 24 July 2014 Hall: LICUNGO

Revamping agricultural education and training in Africa: opportunities and challenges for
MAIN THEME
Time
Sub Theme
Responsible
10.30 -10.45
InnovATE and GCFSI
Session I: What are the the Key Issues and Opportunities for AET Capacity Development In Our Institutions
(Moderators: Dr. John Dirkx and Dr. Rick Rudd )
10.45 -11.00
Context framing Presentation of the Seven Issues
Fran Swanepoel
11.00 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.30
12.30 - 13.00
Focus groups and learning teams

Health break
Focus groups and learning teams (continued)
Report out & discussion
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
Session II: Reflecting on the Assessment and identifying/prioritising transformative pathways in AET (Moderators:
Thomas Smith and Dr. Kurt Richter)
14.00 - 14.10
14.10 - 14.50
14.50 - 15.10
Context framing: Where are African AET institutions?
David Kraybill and Isaac Minde
Group work by learning teams
Report out
Session III : Building Action Plans to Transform AET (Moderator: Dr. A. L. (Tom) Hammett )
15.10 - 15.20
Context framing: multi-sector collaboration
InnovATE and GCFSI
15.20 - 16.15
Group work by learning teams
16.15 - 16.30
Closing remarks
Malcolm Blackie & Susan Owen
Session I: What are the Key Issues and Opportunities for AET Capacity Development In Our Institutions
Speaker: Dr. Fran Swanepoel
Topic: Presentation of the seven challenges
1. Access to higher education services
2. Broader government issues
3. Institutional leadership and management
4. Finance of higher education
5. Limited research investment and output
6. Quality and relevance in learning, discovery, and public engagement
7. Information and communication technology
Activity: Participants will be organized into groups to discuss strategic issues involved in AET transformation. The first session
will be initiate the peer-to-peer learning process and start the sharing of local solutions that may be adaptable to other institutions.
Session II: Reflecting on the assessment and identifying/prioritising transformative pathways in AET
Speaker: Dr. David Kreybill or Isaac Minde
Topic: What is the current state of African AET institutions?
Activity: The goal of this session will be for the group to come to agreement on the issues identified at the first session. At the
same time, each participant will begin the process of identifying how each of the issues impacts their institutions. The session
will conclude with an exercise the will link issues to transformation pathways.
Session III : Action Plans to Transform AET
Speaker: GCFSI and InnovATE
Topic: The benefits of multi-sector collaboration
Activity: The goal of this session will be for each participant to develop an action plan for transformative change at their institution.
The process of transformative change will be the focus of the change and not the scale of the change. Participants will be
encouraged to adapt transformative change processes from their peer institutions who are also participating in the session.
Participants will leave the session with a unique action plan for transformative change for their institution.
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Side event 13: Strengthening universities capacities for

mitigating climate change induced water vulnerabilities
(WATERCAP)
Concept Note for Side event 13 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
The project Strengthening Universities Capacities For Mitigating Climate Change Induced Water
Vulnerabilities In East Africa (WATERCAP) seek to establish partnerships between Regional Universities
Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), the Austrian University of Natural Resources and
Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), the Kenyan Egerton University (EU), the Ugandan Makerere University (MUK)
and development actors and the community focused on efficient water use to contribute to mitigation of
climate change induced water vulnerability and uncertainty in small holder agriculture in Uganda and
Kenya. The universities and their partners aim to strengthen their capacities in addressing climate change
induced water vulnerability and uncertainty.
WATERCAP was designed to increase innovation capacity through partnerships for outreach, research
and training. This implies the strengthening of the collaborative capacities of researchers, lecturers and
future graduates as innovation partners. By doing so, university training and research shall become more
relevant to development programs, and enhance skills in development of all partners.
The specific project objectives are:
1. Assessment of internal and external constraints and opportunities for effective partnerships between
universities, development agencies and community for mitigation of climate change induced water
vulnerability and uncertainties in rural areas.
2. Initiate and manage partnerships between universities, stakeholders at various levels and farmer
groups for mutual learning on efficient water use in smallholder agriculture through IPs.
3. Reviewing and updating curricula, improving training approaches and procedures for demand-driven
based on lessons learnt.
4. Development of strategies for sustainable partnerships between universities and the development
actors for addressing climate change induced water vulnerability and uncertainties in smallholder
farming.
Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
This session is designed to implement project activities of the WATERCAP Project as outlined in year 3
and in particular the portfolio of activities that relate to dissemination of research findings and regional
workshops to share and exchange information as well as build partnerships.
a) The main objective of the session will be to discuss emerging issues that impact on the environment
and natural resources on farm level. The session will in particular present opportunity to participants
to discuss Biosafety and Risk Management, Water and Water use efficiency, and climate change.
Participants will exchange ideas, communicate and discuss these topical issues and how they
relate to higher education and new agricultural innovation competences as well as developing new
partnerships for transformative learning alliances.
b) Obtain input from participants regarding the critical aspects of partnerships between universities,
stakeholders at various levels and farmer groups for mutual learning.
c) An agenda/framework for sustainable partnerships engaged in aspects of environment and natural
resources in the context of water scarcities will be generated.
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Outputs

1. Strategies for sustaining partnerships between universities and the development actors for addressing
uncertainties in smallholder farming.
2. Ideas to guide the design of relevant transformative learning alliances with higher research and
education institutions in Africa and Europe.
3. List of critical factors to ensure success in finalisation of WATERCAP project.
Approach and
Methodology
The Sessions feature a series of presentations of experts and focus group discussions/Learning cafs.
The side event will be moderated by a Facilitator (Dr. Florence Kyazze). At the end of the side event a
synthesis report will be produced.
Venue and
Participants
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in SAVE Hall, on 25th July 2014, from 10.10
AM to 12:45 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This event is organised by jointly by RUFORUM, Makerere University, Egerton University and University of
Natural Resources and Life Sciences ,Vienna
Contact:
Dr. Paul Nampala
Grants Manager & Project Coordinator
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture(RUFORUM)
Plot 151/ 155 Garden Hill, Makerere University
P.O Box 7062 Kampala- Uganda
E-mail: p.nampala@ruforum.org
Prof. Paul Kibwika
Department of Extension and Innovation Studies
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Makerere University
P.O.Box 7062 Kampala-UGANDA
Tel: +256 712 566952
paul.kibwika@gmail.com pkibwika@caes.mak.ac.ug
Prof. Florian A. Peloschek
Project Coordinator & Researcher
Centre for Development Research
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
Tel: +43 1 47654 2963
florian.peloschek@boku.ac.at
Prof. Bebe Bockline Omedo, Associate Professor
Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, Box 536-20115 Egerton Kenya
obebeb@yahoo.com
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Programme
SIDE EVENT 13: Friday 25th July 2014, SAVE Hall, Hotel VIP Maputo, Mozambique
MAIN THEME
Strengthening universities capacities for mitigating climate change induced water vulnerabilities
(WATERCAP)
Time
Activity
Responsible
10.30 -10.45
Welcoming remarks and overview of collaborative engagements under

WATERCAP
Dr. Paul Nampala
10.45 -11.00
Invited Presentation
Biosecurity preparedness is integral to sustainable food security in Africa
Prof. Shashi Sharma
Discussions
11.00 11:15
11:15 11:30
Building innovation platforms to address water vulnerabilities in Kenya

Constraints and opportunities for sustainable partnership between
universities, small-holder farming communities and development agencies:
the case of the WATERCAP project in Uganda.
If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go with others.
Prof. Rhoda Birech, Dr.

Joshiua Ogendo and
Prof. Bebe Omedo
Dr. Florence Birungi
Kyazze,
Prof.
Paul
Kibwika and Dr. Nicholas
Kiggundu
11:30 11:45
Experience working with partners in Africa at community level to ensure

water security
Prof.
Florian
Peloschek
11:45 12:45
Group work & plenary discussion
Dr. Florence Kyazze
A.
1:00 2:00 LUNCH
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Session side event 14: Rejuvenating agricultural professional

associations for enhanced agricultural productivity
Concept Note for side event 14 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference
Background
Despite several interventions, the issue of food insecurity in Africa remains a major concern and is affected
by a combination of factors. Across the continent millions of people still live in poverty and this in spite of
the huge agricultural potential for poverty eradication. In most parts of Africa, agricultural productivity is
hampered by lack of appropriate technologies and innovations coupled with low adoption rates of best
practices. A major revitalisation of agriculture in Africa is needed to underpin development ahead of the
drivers of food insecurity such as low agricultural productivity. Supporting the rejuvenation of professional
associations in agriculture and strengthening links with other complementary disciplines across Africa
and beyond is a key strategy that can significantly contribute to increased agricultural productivity thereby
securing the future food security of the continent.
Globally, the mission of professional societies is primarily educational and informational; their influence
flows from their continuing and highly visible functions which among others, include: building capacity
through training and mentoring, convening scientific conferences to disseminate research outputs and
innovations, generating and publishing research outputs in professional journals, raising public awareness
and developing professional excellence in the spirit of serving society. Through their diverse engagements,
professional societies help to define standards for their professional fields and to promote plus apply high
standards of quality and efficiency of their interventions to society challenges.
The existing African professional associations in the field of agriculture such as the African Crop Science
Society, founded in 1993, the Weed Science Society of East Africa (WSSEA), the Africa Soil Science
Society, the African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE), the African Farm Management
Association, the Africa Rural and Agricultural Credit Association, among others, are trying to measure to
this mission. They are faced with numerous challenges and several are currently inactive. At country level,
only in a few countries, scientific societies are functional in a few disciplines. Besides, some important
disciplines with respect to food security interventions in the broad field of agriculture such as livestock do
not have a functional professional association but are only engaged in annual events under the auspices
of the African Livestock Conference and Exhibition (ALiCE).
Rationale for the

side event
The side event organisers, RUFORUM and ACSS, aim to contribute to the two of the overall conference
themes: How to build national capacities through networks & economies of scale and Enhancing
regional collaboration and other science partnerships. In particular, we want to contribute to the subtheme:
Regional collaboration and Agriculture science partnerships.
This proposed side event will be a first and much needed opportunity for African professional associations
to share experiences and discuss ideas, strategies and plans on how to advance professional associations
in Africa. Through sharing of experiences and ideas in meetings such as this one, learning opportunities are
created and initial communication is established. This prepares and paves the way for future developments,
partnerships and collaboration among all. This side event will also create an opportunity to discuss
strategies and a shared plan for action at the continent level aimed at revitalising professional societies so
they can fulfil their mission in support of agricultural development and food security in Africa.
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Aims and
Objectives of the
Sessions
The main objectives of the side event are:

1. To share experiences and best practices among different professional associations in Africa on how
to increase their influence, strengthen their roles and improve efficiency towards increased agricultural
productivity and food security in the continent.
2. To develop a concept note aimed at strengthening professional societies to support agricultural
development and food security in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa in particular.
Outputs
The side event is expected to lead to:

1. Greater awareness of the need for strengthening professional associations as key to build capacity
, disseminate research outputs and innovations, raise public awareness and develop professional
excellence of African agricultural scientists.
2. Increased partnerships and collaboration among existing professional associations in Africa.
3. Revitalised professional associations in key agricultural disciplines in Africa contributing effectively to
food security.
4. Concept note drafted; aimed at strengthening professional associations in Eastern, Central and
Southern Africa in particular, including strategies towards: (1) increased role of professional societies
on awareness, dissemination and communication for agriculture development and food security; (2)
increased sustainability of professional societies; (3) increased use of ICT to improve communication
systems; (4) capacity building needs to meet professional societies missions and goals.
Approach and
Methodology
The side-event will be led jointly by RUFORUM and African Crop Science Society.
This will be a half day event, and will be carried out in 3 parts:
1. Lead papers presentations:
a) One lead paper on examples from successful stories of professional societies
b) Two presentations from African Crop Science Society (ACSS) and Weed Science Society of East
Africa (WSSEA) on main achievements and constraints.
2. Facilitated discussions to identify main constraints, gaps and needs to upscale successful practices
in the context of African professional societies.
3. Facilitated discussions to identify main goals of professional societies for improved agriculture
productivity and food security in Africa and main strategies and actions needed to revitalise professional
associations and societies.
All representatives from different professional associations and societies will share their own experiences in
running and keeping alive their societies and ideas on how to rejuvenate and revitalise their organisations
so their impact is more visible and sound.
A more restricted group will be selected from participants to write a project concept note for strengthening
professional associations in Africa based on the discussions that will be shared by all present for comments
and improvements.
Venue and
Participants
at the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Incomati Hall, on 25th July 2014, from
10.10 AM to 12.45 PM.
Side Event
Organisers and
Contact
This event is organised jointly by African Crop Science, InnovATE Virginia Tech and RUFORUM secretariat
Contact: Dr. Paul Nampala, RUFORUM; email: p.nampala@ruforum.org
Prof. Luisa Santos, President ACSS; email: luisasantos47@gmail.com.
Telephone: +258 823079310
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Programme
Side event 14: Friday 25 July 2014 Hall: Incomati

MAIN THEME
Time
Rejuvenating agricultural professional associations for enhanced agricultural productivity

Sub Theme
Responsible
10.10-10.20
Welcoming remarks
Adipala Ekwamu, RUFORUM
Session I: Panel Presentations and Discussions featuring Role of Professional Societies in Agricultural Research,
Training and Practice in Promoting Career Growth and Contribution to Communities (Moderator: Dr. Rafael Uaiene )
Linus Opara, Stellenbosch
10.20-10.40
Status of professional agricultural societies in Africa
University
10.40-10.50
Professional societies in agriculture: the role and functioning
Tom Hammet, InnovATE
Professional societies in Africa: the case of the African Crop Science
10.50-11.00
Society
Luisa Santos, ACSS
Towards rejuvenation of professional societies in Africa: the case of
11.00-11.10
Weed Science Society of East Africa
Kallunde Sibuga, WSSEA
11.10-11.35
Discussion
Session II: Opportunities to rejuvenation agricultural professional associations in Africa (Moderator: Dr. Rafael Uaiene)
11.40-11.50
11.50-12.00
Role of economic associations and partnerships opportunities
Hipolito Hamela, CEAM
African research journals: Challenges and opportunities

J.S Tenywa, ACSS
12.00-12.15
Discussion
Session III: What do we need to do to establish vibrant professional Societies and how do we sustain them? (Moderator:
Dr. Rafael Uaiene)
12.15-12.35
Group discussions
12.35-12.50
12.50- 13.15
13. 15- 1400
Group presentations
Discussion and closing
LUNCH
Jonas Mugabe, FARA-PAEPERD
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SIDE EVENT 15: Africa human capital in science, technology & agripreneurship
for food security framework (AHC-STAFF)
Concept Note for Side even 15 During the 4th RUFORUM Biennial Conference - 2014
Background
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is the apex organisation for agricultural research for
development in Africa. Formed by African stakeholders in 2003, FARA is committed to supporting the
agendas of the African Union Commission, the regional economic communities (RECs), the sub-regional
research organisations (SROs), and other continental and regional stakeholder agencies with a focus on
agricultural sector development.
Working closely with key stakeholders, FARA, as Pillar Lead Institution for Pillar IV of the Comprehensive
Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), supported the strengthening of a formidable continental
agricultural innovation system comprising key facilitative knowledge organisations, viz.: PanAAC
(agribusiness), PAFO (farmer engagements), ANAFE and RUFORUM (education), AFAAS (advisory services
and extension), CCARDESA & NASRO (research), and PANGOC (civil society mobilization).
FARAs new Strategic Plan (2014 2018) and associated Medium Term Operational Plan (MTOP, 2014
2018) respond to the transformative phase of the CAADP dubbed the Sustaining the CAADP Momentum
initiative. The strategic plan and MTOP identify three areas for priority action thus:
Strategic Priority 1: Visioning Africas agricultural transformation with foresight, strategic analysis and
partnerships
Strategic Priority 2: Integrating capacities for change by connecting and learning
Strategic Priority 3: Enabling environment for implementation by advocating and communicating
As CAADP implementation gathers momentum, so will the demand for human and institutional capacity
to effectively and efficiently deliver results and sustain the impact. Expectedly, huge gaps in human
capacity to implement agricultural programs (i.e. for technology generation, technology dissemination
and technology adoption) exist in many African countries. Moreover, there is lack of critical mass as well
as imbalances for scientists, technicians, managers, public administrators, and change agents. A cursory
review of individual NAFSIPs points to significant capacity deficits that will have to be addressed for their
successful implementation. Addressing such capacity deficits will require holistic needs assessments for
all key commodities identified in the NAFSIPs and other national and regional food security strategies.
FARA and partners (e.g. NPCA, SROs, ANAFE, RUFORUM and other key regional agencies) are jointly
implementing a project known as the Africa Human Capital in Science, Technology & Agripreneurship
for Food Security Framework (AHC-STAFF). The AHC-STAFF seeks to undertake exhaustive studies to
determine current and future capacity needed to propel Africas agriculture and recommend appropriate
capacity strengthening actions to address the identified needs. The project has adopted a technology
capital (within the wider value) chain approach to elucidating requisite capacity for technical change
needed to uplift Africas agriculture.
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The project will assess the overall national capacity needs for knowledge/technology generation,
knowledge/technology diffusion, and knowledge/technology adoption and utilization in priority program
areas of the NAFSIPs. The assessments will be conducted in all the CAADP post-compact countries over
a three-year period, and will furnish credible grounding for comprehensive human capital formation and
institutional strengthening. In the first year, the following countries will be targeted:
SRO
Countries
ASARECA
Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya,

Rwanda, and Djibouti
CCARDESA
Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia
CORAF/WECARD
Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria,

Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia
NASRO
Tunisia, Mauritania
The outcome of these assessments will inform the design of a framework for future action and investments
by the EU and other development partners towards creating a human capital base for the transformation
of Africas agriculture.
Key project partners attended an inception workshop held 29 - 30 April 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and
made important contributions and inputs that were used to produce a final version of the project. One of
the key stages delineated at the inception workshop is the need for a scoping and initialization stage, to
lay the ground for full project implementation by national partners.
Purpose and
Objectives
The side meeting will bring together key AHC-STAFF partners to consider the following with respect to
project scoping and initialization:
1. Sub-regional and country scoping,
2. Constitution of national implementation teams (NITs)
3. Selection of national Lead Implementation Agency (LIA)
4. AHC-STAFF internalization, integration with existing initiatives and work planning
5. Engagements of country consultants
6. Budgets and funding
Outputs and
Milestones
By the end of the meeting, clear implementation protocols for sub-regions and target countries are
expected to emerge.
Approach and
Activities
The meeting will be half-day and will mainly involve consultative discussions based on the agenda shown
below. However, an initial project outline will be presented by FARA to inform the discussions.
Location
the VIP Grand Maputo Hotel. This side event will take place in Save Hall, on Friday, 25th July 2014, from
10.10 AM to 12.45 PM.
Organisers
This event is organised jointly by FARA, AUC/DREA, AUC/HRST, NPCA, ASARECA, CORAF/WECARD,
CCARDESA, AAU, RUFORUM, ANAFE, REESAO
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AGENDA
1. Introduction Facilitator and all (10 minutes)
2. Project highlights FARA (10 minutes)
3. Sub-regional and country scoping (1 hours):

a) How AHC-STAFF fits into existing SRO and country initiatives (AHC-STAFF internalization, integration with existing

initiatives and work planning)

b) Who to include in the project and for what roles

c) Arrangements for SRO and country coordination and implementation
4. Constitution of national implementation teams (NITs) and implementation support teams (ISTs) and selection of national Lead
Implementation Agency (LIA) (1 hour)
5. Engagements of country consultants (30 minutes)
6. Roles, associated budgets and fiduciary guidelines (1 hour)
7. End
SUGGESTED PARTICIPANTS
1. Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo Executive Director, FARA to chair the meeting
2. Prof. Timothy Simalenga Executive Director, CCARDESA
3. Dr. Fina Opio Executive Director, ASARECA
4. Dr. Harold MaCauley Executive Director, CORAF/WECARD
5. Dr. Aissetou Drame Yaye Executive Secretary, ANAFE
6. Prof. Adipala Ekwamu Executive Secretary, RUFORUM
7. Dr. Irene Annor-Frempong FARA
8. Prof. Frans Swanepoel South Africa
9. Dr. Simon Mwale/Dr. Baitsi Podisi CCARDESA
10. Dr. Joseph Methu ASARECA
11. Dr. Alscia Atansio - National Director for HR Development & Capacity Building for Science and Technology Ministry of
Science & Technology, Mozambique
12. Dr. Mick Sikaenyi Mwala Dean, SoAS, UNZA
13. Dr. Carl Larsen - Sr. Agric. Education Specialist, World Bank, Africa Region
14. Dr. Nelson Ojijo FARA to facilitate the meeting
15. Other representatives from Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Djibouti
(ASARECA); Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia (CCARDESA) present at the RUFORUM
Conference
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Assoication
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RUFORUM MEMBER UNIVERSITIES

Region
Country
No.
Central
Burundi
Eastern
Southern
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University
City/ Town
Location
University of Burundi
Bujumbura
DRC
Bukavu
DRC
Ethiopia
Universite Catholique
De Bukavu
Universite Evangelique
en Afrique
Haramaya University
Ethiopia
Kenya
Year of
Joining
RUFORUM
2009
Year of
Establishment
Membership
Status
Category
1964
Full Member
Public
2009
1989
Full Member
Private
Bukavu
2014
1991
Full Member
Public
Alemaya
2009
1954
Full Member
Public
Mekelle University
Mekelle
2009
1991
Full Member
Public
Egerton University
Nakuru
2004
1987
Full Member
Public
Kenya
Nairobi
2004
1981
Full Member
Public
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture
and Technology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi
2004
1985
Full Member
Public
Kenya
10
Moi University
Eldoret
2004
1984
Full Member
Public
Kenya
11
Eldoret
2013
1946
Full Member
Public
Kenya
12
University of Nairobi
Nairobi
2004
1970
Full Member
Public
Rwanda
University of Rwanda
Kigali
2009
1963
Full Member
Public
South Sudan
13
John Garang University
2014
2006
Associate
Public
South Sudan
14
University of Juba
Bor, Jonglei
State
Juba
2010
1977
Full Member
Public
Sudan
15
University of Gezira
Wad Medani
2009
1975
Full Member
Public
Sudan
16
University of Kordofan
Al Ubayjid
2009
1990
Full Member
Public
Tanzania
17
Morogoro
2006
1984
Full Member
Public
Uganda
18
Sokoine University of
Agriculture and
Technology
Gulu University
Gulu
2009
2002
Full Member
Public
Uganda
19
Kyambogo University
Kampala
2009
2003
Full Member
Public
Uganda
20
Makerere University
Kampala
2004
1970
Full Member
Public
Uganda
21
Nkozi
2009
1993
Full Member
Private
Uganda
22
Uganda Martyrs
University
Busitema University
Tororo
2014
2007
Full Member
Public
Uganda
23
Mukono
2014
1997
Full Member
Private
Uganda
24
Uganda Christian
University
Ndejje University
Luwero
2014
1992
Full Member
Private
Botswana
25
University of Botswana
Gaborone
2009
1982
Full Member
Public
Lesotho
26
University of Lesotho
Roma
2009
1945
Full Member
Public
Madagascar
27
Antananarivo
2014
1955
Full Member
Public
Malawi
28
LilongweBunda
2012
2012
Full Member
Public
Malawi
29
University of
Antananarivo
Lilongwe University of
Agriculture and Natural
Resources (LUANAR)
Mzuzu University
2010
1997
Full Member
Public
Malawi
30
University of Malawi
Luwinga,
Mzuzu
Zomba
2004
1964
Full Member
Public
Mozambique
31
Maputo
2004
1962
Full Member
Public
Mozambique
32
Reitoria
2010
1996
Full Member
Private
Namibia
33
Eduardo Mondlane
University
Universidade Catolica
de Mozambique (UCM)
University of Namibia
Windhoek
2010
1992
Full Member
Public
South Africa
34
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
2013
1866
Full Member
Public
South Africa
35
University of Venda
Limpopo
2014
1982
Full Member
Public
South Africa
36
University of Free State
Bloemfontein
2014
1904
Full Member
Public
RUFORUM @10
Region
Country
No.
University
City/ Town
Location
Swaziland
37
University of Swaziland
Matsapha
Zambia
38
University of Zambia
Lusaka
Zambia
39
Copperbelt University
Zimbabwe
40
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Membership
Status
Category
1964
Full Member
Public
2006
1966
Full Member
Public
Kitwe
2014
1987
Associate
Public
Lupane State University
Bulawayo
2014
2005
Associate
Public
41
Africa University
Mutare
2004
1988
Full Member
Private
42
University of Zimbabwe
Harare
2004
1952
Full Member
Public
Year of
Joining
RUFORUM
2009
Year of
Establishment
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RUFORUM @10
High-performing African Universities

that produce skilled, proactive
graduates, demand-driven research
outputs and innovations in response to
local, regional and natural agricultural
development priorities.

Plot 151/155 Garden Hill, Makerere University Main Campus
P.O. Box 16811 Kampala, Uganda,
Tel: +256 417 713300 (Office) | Fax: +256 414 534153
Email: secretariat@ruforum.org
Website: www.ruforum.org, http://respository.ruforum.org
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Fourth RUFORUM1 Biennial Conference: Highlights and Programme

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Fourth RUFORUM1 Biennial Conference: Highlights and Programme

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Prof. Adipala Ekwamu

is very exciting with broad aspects and issues in

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innovative scientific research, educational and

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The next few years will see the consolidation of RUFORUM as a

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I rehearse all this to emphasize that the problems with

During the new nation-building era in sub-Saharan Africa,

It is remarkable that the peer reviewed Agricultural

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RUFORUMs recent Business Plan has received good

An intrinsic role of the university is to envision the future

RUFORUM is exceptional because it has found a way of

An imperative to leapfrog to next generation

A new complex porousness between the realms of the

A tilt from primary concentration on enhancing the talents

Nesting of local capacity building within the growing

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