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AFAP Transforming Lives PublicationAFAP is proud to present the digital version of the “Transforming lives stories” publication for 2020. This e-publication features AFAPs successes and impact on Agribusiness and smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda. We would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to all our colleagues and editors who efficiently documented the stories. Finally, we deeply thank our donors that have financially supported AFAP’s work in the agricultural inputs and agribusiness value chain in Africa. With your support we are in changing lives, empowering families and transforming communities. Click here to read our e-publication Download a pdf copyBy: Elaina Lawrence
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AFAP Transforming Lives PublicationAFAP is proud to present the digital version of the “Transforming lives stories” publication for 2020. This e-publication features AFAPs successes and impact on Agribusiness and smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda. We would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to all our colleagues and editors who efficiently documented the stories. Finally, we deeply thank our donors that have financially supported AFAP’s work in the agricultural inputs and agribusiness value chain in Africa. With your support we are in changing lives, empowering families and transforming communities. Click here to read our e-publication Download a pdf copy Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence
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Arrival day of the 2nd Cohort of the AgAP in a single pic. Welcome our MFAI apprentices!By: Raymond Musiima
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Arrival day of the 2nd Cohort of the AgAP in a single pic. Welcome our MFAI apprentices!By: Raymond Musiima
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Michigan Fellows Agribusiness Initiative (MFAI) is happy to inform all partners, friends and wellwishers that the Agribusiness Apprenticeship Program (AgAP) 2nd Cohort is starting this Sunday 6th December to 11th December at St Lawrence University in Kampala. Join our online streaming on our Facebook page and the AAP bridge for updates.By: Raymond Musiima
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Michigan Fellows Agribusiness Initiative (MFAI) is happy to inform all partners, friends and wellwishers that the Agribusiness Apprenticeship Program (AgAP) 2nd Cohort is starting this Sunday 6th December to 11th December at St Lawrence University in Kampala. Join our online streaming on our Facebook page and the AAP bridge for updates. Read moreBy: Raymond Musiima
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Uganda – From hate to love: Ochakolong’s agricultural journeyGrowing up, Ochakolong Esukaya, a now second-year student of agribusiness management at Busitema University in Soroti, detested farming. To him, farming was a form of punishment. Back in primary school, he explained, farming and especially weeding were activities for latecomers and students who misbehaved. Having grown up in a farming household, Ochakolong continued to farm. In February and May 2020 during the long rains, he was selected by Acila Enterprises Ltd to be one of two host farmers for a demonstration garden at Busitema University. Acila Enterprises is one of the AFAP-supported hub agro dealers that received funds for demand creation. He was allocated 600 tomato seedlings of the Kilele F1 variety. With the provided seedlings, Ochakolong managed to achieve 95% germination. On a 40m by 20m plot, he grew 1300kg from the garden, which was worth 1.3 million shillings ($ 371). The cost of production on his side was zero apart from his time since the demo plot was fully funded through AFAP funds. As a result of his commitment, Acila Enterprises allocated him the funds earned to reinvest and also to buy some sachets of Kilele, which he was to sell to neighbouring farmers. Ochakolong sold 109 sachets of Kilele F1, each of which cost 62 000 shillings (approximately $17). Acila paid him a commission 1000 Ugandan shillings ($0.02) per sachet. To continue reading, please visit the AFAP websiteBy: Derek Tobias
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ArticleAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
Uganda – From hate to love: Ochakolong’s agricultural journeyGrowing up, Ochakolong Esukaya, a now second-year student of agribusiness management at Busitema University in Soroti, detested farming. To him, farming was a form of punishment. Back in primary school, he explained, farming and especially weeding were activities for latecomers and students who misbehaved. Having grown up in a farming household, Ochakolong continued to farm. In February and May 2020 during the long rains, he was selected by Acila Enterprises Ltd to be one of two host farmers for a demonstration garden at Busitema University. Acila Enterprises is one of the AFAP-supported hub agro dealers that received funds for demand creation. He was allocated 600 tomato seedlings of the Kilele F1 variety. With the provided seedlings, Ochakolong managed to achieve 95% germination. On a 40m by 20m plot, he grew 1300kg from the garden, which was worth 1.3 million shillings ($ 371). The cost of production on his side was zero apart from his time since the demo plot was fully funded through AFAP funds. As a result of his commitment, Acila Enterprises allocated him the funds earned to reinvest and also to buy some sachets of Kilele, which he was to sell to neighbouring farmers. Ochakolong sold 109 sachets of Kilele F1, each of which cost 62 000 shillings (approximately $17). Acila paid him a commission 1000 Ugandan shillings ($0.02) per sachet. To continue reading, please visit the AFAP website Read moreBy: Derek Tobias
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U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy Annual Program StatementPAS Bamako invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Mali by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance one of the key priorities listed below, promote an element of American culture, or have a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased ties between the United States and Mali and foster understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. More information about the funding opportunity can be found here.By: Derek Tobias
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OpportunityCULTURE AND SOCIETY
U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy Annual Program StatementPAS Bamako invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Mali by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance one of the key priorities listed below, promote an element of American culture, or have a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased ties between the United States and Mali and foster understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. More information about the funding opportunity can be found here. Read moreBy: Derek Tobias
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Webinar: How can universities improve their social impact?Tune in to this upcoming webinar on "How can universities improve their social impact?" presented by University World News in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. On 25 November, the webinar will bring together experts and practitioners from across the world from the International Association of Universities, the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in an online webinar to discuss the topic. Make sure to register and tune in on 25 November @ 9am EDT, 2pm GMT and 4pm in Johannesburg. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/17/rp8qlcy?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinarnov2020By: Elaina Lawrence
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Webinar: How can universities improve their social impact?Tune in to this upcoming webinar on "How can universities improve their social impact?" presented by University World News in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. On 25 November, the webinar will bring together experts and practitioners from across the world from the International Association of Universities, the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in an online webinar to discuss the topic. Make sure to register and tune in on 25 November @ 9am EDT, 2pm GMT and 4pm in Johannesburg. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/17/rp8qlcy?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinarnov2020 Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence
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Re-Opening Libraries in the Wake of COVID-19: https://youtu.be/PZl_ZXCKI-sBy: Justin Rabineau -
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Re-Opening Libraries in the Wake of COVID-19: https://youtu.be/PZl_ZXCKI-sBy: Justin Rabineau
