Second Annual Ministerial Dialogue on Integrating Research, Extension
and Education in the CAADP Country Process for
Increased Agricultural Productivity in Africa
18-19 April 2012
FARA Secretariat, Accra, Ghana
Purpose/Objective
The purpose of the dialogue is to provide a platform for Ministers of Agriculture; Science & Technology; Education; and other agriculture-related Ministries to examine the topical issues relating to integrating research, extension and education into the CAADP country process for increased agricultural productivity in Africa.
The specific objectives are to:
- Identify issues of strategic importance to integrating research, extension and education in the CAADP country process, stimulate dialogue on them.
- Identify how to develop strategies for integrating research, extension and education in the CAADP country process.
- Raise awareness among Ministers and parliamentarians of the need for increased investments in research, extension and education.