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Investing in Africa’s Food Future: How CIMMYT and Partners are cultivating the next generation of plant breeders
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CIMMYT
Investing in human capital who will transform African agricultureClimate change, emerging pests and diseases, and growing food demand are placing unprecedented pressure on Africa’s agricultural systems.
The VACS Capacity Project was established with this vision in mind.
“The VACS Capacity Project is not simply training scientists, it is building a movement that strengthens Africa’s food systems through strategic investment in human capital and data-driven innovation,” said Prof Julia Sibiya, VACS Capacity Project Lead.
This growing community of plant breeders’ relationships and networks lay the foundation for stronger regional collaboration and future joint research efforts on crops that are critical to Africa’s food systems.
A shared vision for Africa’s food futureThe VACS Capacity demonstrates that agricultural transformation begins with people.