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Supporting agroecological innovations in agri and food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
The DeSIRA LIFT+ project is about food systems transition based on agroecological principles.
Project category: Agri-education
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Engaging the next generation of climate and water smart agri-food professionals
With 35% of Tunisian youth unemployed, agriculture struggles to find skilled workers for climate-smart farming. iCRA trained TVET teachers in Ben Arous on entrepreneurship. Revised curricula equip students to launch…
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Ghana Climate University Network
This project enhances climate change adaptation education in Ghana by improving faculty mentorship, introducing new courses, and supporting student start-ups. iCRA provides training agribusiness skills and start-up coaching to equip…
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Practical education for climate smart agriculture in Iraq
Our project improved agricultural education in Iraq by partnering with six universities to introduce practical teaching and gender inclusivity. Over 250 students and staff were trained in climate-smart agriculture and…
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Improving employment prospects for Jordanian and Syrian youth
JUST revised their agricultural education to generate jobs in Northern Jordan. By training staff in market-oriented teaching and entrepreneurial skills, the project ensures graduates are job-ready or able to start…
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Go Green Mali: accelerating green growth
Go Green Mali, funded by the Dutch Embassy and coordinated by SNV Mali, focuses on equipping young Malians with skills for sustainable growth and employment. iCRA plays a crucial role…
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SUFESEA: Women’s employability and water management in Mali
Mali's water management sector can benefit from harnessing women's skills. This project provided leadership and employability training alongside mentoring to female students and professionals in Mali. Our work raised gender…
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Securing youth employment in key Beninese agri-food value chains
Skilled, motivated graduates are essential to a thriving food system and food security. This project supported agricultural development and youth employment in Benin by aligning agricultural education with the labor…
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EARNED: Excellence in dairy training in the East Africa region
Practical training is essential to prepare students for work in the dairy sector. This project strengthened dairy training in the East African Region and the Netherlands. We integrated blended learning…
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Communicating research
To enhance agricultural research teams in LMICs communication skills we provide training in creating effective policy briefs, research briefs, and stories of change. This bridges the gap between research findings…
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Boosting entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector
Our projects enhance agricultural education in Burundi by equipping educators with dynamic teaching methods based on building practical skills. This educational approach creates skilled agricultural entrepreneurs ready to tackle real…
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Capacity building for water experts’ network and integrated entrepreneurship
iCRA and WUR supported Iraqi universities to strengthen education in water and soil management, while fostering entrepreneurial skills. The project equips graduates to drive climate-smart farming, efficient water use, and…
