Harnessing biosciences toadvance Africa’s agricultural research

Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute Hub: BecA-ILRI Hub

Ethel Makilahttp://hub.africabiosciences.org/FARA AR4D roundtable, 18 March 2014

Outline

• Evolution

• Strategy

• Way forward

Evolution

2002-2007 Establishment phase

2007-2012Implementation phase

2013-2018Innovation phase

Strategy – Capacity building

• Fellowships

• Workshops

• Institutional support

Strategy – Research

ResponsiveDemand driven Relevant

Strategy – Technology platforms

Mycology & Nutrition analysis

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Diagnostics platform under development

Strategy –Networks

Strategy – Product incubation

• Drought resistant sorghum in Sudan

• Data on the spread of ECF in South Sudan

• Single kernel sorter

Looking forward

• Consolidate and capitalize on the investment • Remain relevant • Foster CGIAR-CAADP alignment• Promoting innovation • Resource mobilization

Thank you

Ethel MakilaCommunications Officer

BecA-ILRI Hub

http://hub.africabiosciences.org

e.makila@cgiar.org