| Organisation | Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa |
| Alternate Name | |
| Abbreviation | FARA |
| Parent | |
| u.r.l. | www.fara-africa.org |
| mjones@fara-africa.org | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Location | Accra |
| Address | 2 Gowa Close, Roman Ridge, Accra |
| Postal Address | PMB CT 173, Cantonments |
| Telephone | +233 21 772823 / 779421 |
| Management u.r.l. | |
| Fax | +233 21 773676 |
| Sector | Agricultural Research - General |
| Organisation Type | African Multilateral |
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| Stated Role | FARA is the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, an umbrella organization bringing together and forming coalitions of major stakeholders in agricultural research and development in Africa. FARA complements the innovative activities of national, international and sub-regional research institutions to deliver more responsive and effective services to its stakeholders. It plays advocacy and coordination roles for agricultural research for development, while the national agricultural research systems (NARSs), advanced research institutions (ARIs) and international agricultural research centers (IARCs) develop improved technologies along the research-to-development continuum in their respective countries and coverage areas. |
| Activities | FARA’s Vision: Reduced poverty in Africa as a result of sustainable broad-based agricultural growth and improved livelihoods, particularly of smallholder and pastoral enterprises. FARA’s Mission: The creation of broad-based improvements in agricultural productivity, competitiveness and markets by supporting Africa’s sub-regional organisations in strengthening capacity for agricultural innovation. FARA’s Value Proposition: To provide a strategic platform to foster continental and global networking that reinforces the capacities of Africa’s national agricultural research systems and sub-regional organisations. |
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| Position | Name | From | To |
| Executive Secretary | Dr. Monty Jones | 2006 | |
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| Donor | From | To | Budget ($) | Note |
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| Past Positions | |||
| Position | Name | From | To |
| Vice Chair | Dr Adama Traore | 2001 | 2003 |
| Chair | Dr Papa Seck | 2003 | 2005 |
| Record last updated on 08 APR 2008 |