| Organisation |
West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development |
| Alternate Name |
Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles |
| Abbreviation |
CORAF/WECARD |
| Parent |
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| u.r.l. |
http://www.coraf.org |
| email |
coraf.wecard@coraf.org |
| Country |
Senegal |
| Location |
Dakar |
| Address |
7 Avenue Bourguiba, Dakar |
| Postal Address |
B.P. 8237 Dakar-Yoff |
| Telephone |
+221-33 8259618 / 4823 |
| Management u.r.l. |
http://www.coraf.org/english/personnels.php#ce |
| Fax |
(221) 33 8255569 |
| Sector |
Agricultural Research - General |
| Organisation Type |
African Multilateral |
| Status |
Established 1987 |
| Stated Role |
To contribute to a sustainable reduction in poverty and food insecurity in West and Central Africa through an increase in agricultural-led economic growth and sustainable improvement of key aspects of the agricultural research system. |
| Activities |
As an organisation coordinating the agricultural research in West and Central Africa, CORAF/WECRAD is engaged in activities such as funding, information, research and training. |
| Geographical Focus |
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| Notes |
History of the creation of CORAF/WECARD:
CORAF/WECARD was created in 1987 as the Conference of the African and French leaders of agricultural research institutes.
In 1995, it became the Conference of the agricultural research leaders in West and Central Africa (CORAF).
In July 1999, during the twelfth Plenary Meeting held in Bangui (Central African Republic ) the name was changed to the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development. The acronym of the organization thus became CORAF/WECARD regardless of whether it is written in French or English.
[ Retrieved on 27 MAR 2008 - http://www.coraf.org/English/historique.php ] |