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Productive discussions with The #Gambia's Agriculture Minister Dr. Sabally and his team today! We're fast-tracking #REWARD project implementation to advance the nation's rice self-sufficiency goals. AfricaRice is committed to supporting agricultural transformation across #Africa

🎙️Excited to speak at a high-level Dialogue Event hosted by AfricaRice and partners on the sidelines of #SARA2025! We'll explore how strategic partnerships are accelerating rice self-sufficiency across #Africa. 🌐 Join us online: lnkd.in/dS5ZW49Y #OneCGIAR

🎉 That's a wrap on #SARA2025! From showcasing cutting-edge technologies to leading side events and strategic engagements, AfricaRice reaffirmed its key role in transforming rice-based systems for a food-secure Africa. 🌾🌍 #TAATRiceCompact #HealthyDiets4Africa #RiceRevolution

Excited to join CGIAR & @FTLive on June 3rd! From our AfricaRice genebank, I'll showcase how we're breeding climate-resilient rice & connecting local innovations with global policy. Join us to see science transforming food security! 🌾 📽️Register: on.cgiar.org/3GX67U6

AfricaRice reiterates its congratulations to Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on his election as President of the African Development Bank Group! Our continued collaboration is advancing agricultural transformation and food security across #Africa.

🤝 Honored to be received by H.E. Sheif Seif, Ambassador of #Egypt to Côte d’Ivoire. We discussed strengthening AfricaRice–Egypt collaboration and advancing South–South partnerships in rice research for shared food security. 🌾🇪🇬🌍 #RiceResearch #FoodSecurity #OneCGIAR

Strategic discussions in #Egypt! At AU-SAFGRAD Workshop, our DG Baboucarr Manneh emphasized need for co-developed mechanisms & partnerships—including CGIAR centers—to deliver on #CAADP Kampala Strategy for African agri R&D. From commitment to action! AUC CAADP African Union

🌱 AfricaRice is transforming rice farming in Africa while reducing plastic use. Their climate-smart solutions, such as those in Mali’s AICCRA project, are helping to shape a greener future. More: on.cgiar.org/3G2H5Tb #Agriculture

Productive meeting with Hon. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐤, #Egypt's Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister 🇪🇬 We discussed strengthening Egypt-Sub-Saharan #Africa partnerships to boost rice system efficiencies and achieve continental rice self-sufficiency. #RiceRevolution #OneCGIAR

🌍Honored to represent CGIAR at the #AUEU High-Level Ministerial Conference at Food and Agriculture Organization HQ in Rome. Had productive discussions with Agriculture Ministers from The #Gambia, #Nigeria, #Senegal, and #Slovenia who pledged strong support for achieving #FoodSecurity in #Africa. #OneCGIAR

🌱 Innovation in action! IITA and #AfricaRice, through the EU-funded #Seeds4Liberia project, commissioned a Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) screenhouse at CARI, Suakoko — set to revolutionize cassava propagation and advance #FoodSecurity across #Liberia. #OneCGIAR

🌱 AfricaRice is driving change in Comoros through a new project—building farmer skills and boosting local rice production to strengthen #foodsecurity from the ground up. Learn more: on.cgiar.org/4kbUpmf

At AU-EU Conference in Rome, CGIAR addressed key agriculture & food security challenges. Our DG Baboucarr Manneh delivered keynote on research innovation & strategic partnerships for resilient agri-food systems. 👉🏾 on.cgiar.org/4kCdX3F European Commission African Union

Pleased to engage with the International Fund for Agricultural Development Independent Evaluation Team to reflect on the impact of our past collaborations—especially in rice seed production—which continue to deliver results across the continent. We also explored new opportunities for a rice-secure, resilient #Africa.

Expanding #SmartValleys for rice self-sufficiency! 🌾 🇨🇮 Our DDG Prem Bindraban met with DG Kassoum Karamoko from Côte d'Ivoire's Ministry of Agriculture to identify pilot valleys and strengthen national capacity for scaling this innovative approach!

🌱 Through the #Seeds4Liberia project, IITA and AfricaRice hosted a 3-day training on cassava foundation seed production, empowering seed producers. Together with local partners, CGIAR centers are building resilient seed systems to boost #FoodSecurity in #Liberia.

🌍 The CGIAR Impact Report shares breakthrough solutions delivering meaningful change in the fight against hunger and malnutrition. 🌱 Discover how science is building stronger, more resilient food systems: 🔗More: on.cgiar.org/40xSqlh #WithScienceWeCan #FoodSecurity

Climate-smart transformation underway! 🌾 In the presence of H.E. President Barrow, our DDG Dr. Prem Bindraban attended official launch of #REWARD Program in The #Gambia. This African Development Bank Group-funded initiative will revolutionize rice value chains across West Africa. State House of The Gambia

Productive discussions with H.E. Gilbert Naiya Nabina Amb of #DRC 🇨🇩 in Côte d'Ivoire We explored strengthening AfricaRice support for DRC rice value chain development and self-sufficiency goals. DRC plays a vital role in advancing our vision of a rice-based food-secure Africa.

Honored to welcome H.E. His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, Niger State Gov't Governor! We discussed an ambitious partnership to boost the State's paddy production from 1.5 million to 10 million tons by 2030. AfricaRice is committed to supporting Niger State's and Africa drive toward rice self-sufficiency.