food security in africa: bridging research and practice, november, 2012 prof. adipala ekwamu...
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Food Security in Africa: Bridging Research and Practice, November, 2012
Prof. Adipala EkwamuExecutive SecretaryRUFORUM
Mobilizing University Capacity for Development Impact: the Case of RUFORUM
High performing African universities that strive to produce skilled, proactive graduates, demand driven research output and innovation in response to regional and national agricultural development priorities.
RUFORUM- The Change we Want
Increased Influence ofRUFORUM Universities
Increased Influence of
RUFORUM alumni
RUFORUM becomesRegional Reference
Point
Food Security in Africa: Bridging Research and Practice, November, 2012
RUFORUM Strategic Goals
1. Capacity building (MSc, PhD, Post-doctoral & short courses)2. Rationalized resource use for training & research3. Innovative structures for training, research and outreach4. Impact-oriented research in universities 5. Increase in the participation and voice of women in
agricultural research, production and marketing6. Increase the use of technology to support effective,
decentralized learning and the sharing of knowledge7. Advocacy, coordination & resource mobilization
Conceptualizing the SystemProducing a New Cadre of High-Performing, GraduatesProducing a New Cadre of High-Performing, Graduates
Demand Driven Agricultural Research Capacity by:
Competitive Grants Schema Field Attachments Research Methods Institution Strengthening
Grants Mounting Courses on Emerging
Issues Feeding research results into
curriculum Commissioned Community
Action Research Regional Course-Based PhDs
ICT Support for Research, Professional Communities, M&E, Dissemination & AdvocacyICT Support for Research, Professional Communities, M&E, Dissemination & Advocacy
Advocacy: Turning Research into Action Farmer Outreach Policy Outreach University Outreach
Professional CommunityBuilding
Peer Review Intergenerational
Mentoring Biennial Network
Assemblies National Forums
M&E Learning RUFORUM M&E of
programmes on an on-going basis
Methodology Data and Knowledge
Sharing Capacity External Evaluation
Governance & Management for quality, transparency, and PerformanceGovernance & Management for quality, transparency, and Performance
Agricultural InnovationAgricultural Innovation EmploymentEmployment Policy & Practice ReformPolicy & Practice Reform
Food Security in Africa: Bridging Research and Practice, November, 2012
Competitive Grants Objectives
1. Providing students with opportunities for problem-solving and practical experience –to be creative, improve teamwork and be responsive to deadlines and client demands.
2. Raise the profile and encourage better university recognition of the grassroots demands and needs for research and graduate skills in both their research and curricula.
3. Produce innovative and useful research that is effectively communicated
4. To link universities to farmers and develop mechanisms for dissemination of university research to rural communities and the servicing agencies.
Food Security in Africa: Bridging Research and Practice, November, 2012
Harnessing Africa- Australia Partnerships
Strengthening centers of leadership to train a critical mass of agricultural scientists including in new and emergent areas such as dryland resource management, building resilience, etc.;
Support for food security research through the Community Based Research (CARPs) and Competitive Grants to address smallholder farmer needs, entrepreneurship capacity, and closely link universities to rural areas;
Engaging Australian partners to strengthen institutional capacity and quality of higher education programs;
Enhance higher education for women.