Agricultural research is often criticised for being abundant, yet it sometimes fails to translate into practical applications that impact famers realities, as much of it lays archived in journals. Ruttoh Onesmus, a Product Research and Development Consultant, underscores this issue, stating, “Without market integration, research innovation is just a theory.” Recognising this challenge, RUFORUM aims to bridge the gap between ...

In a significant step towards revitilising higher education in post-conflict Somalia, Nugaal University (NU) embarked on a transformative journey by collaborating with the Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to enhance its academic offerings through the conception of two master’s graduate programmes; Masters in Agribusiness and Value Chain Management and Masters in Business Administration. This collaboration marks ...

NAIROBI, KENYA – Scholars, researchers, policymakers, development partners, and private sector representatives were among the more than 10,600 people who attended the CGIAR Science week, co-hosted by The Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO).  The event took place at the United Nations Office complex in Nairobi from April, 7 to 12, 2025, both in-person and online. CGIAR Executive Managing ...

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) warmly congratulates Prof. Moussa Tangara, a former staff member of the Institut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée (IPR/IFRA) for his second year of service as Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Mali. Prof. Tangara has brought a wealth of experience and ...

How can the government create an enabling policy environment to help youth-led entrepreneurship and employment in general?   How can private sector leaders unlock opportunities and investments for young entrepreneurs?   How can we as development partners ensure sustainable and scalable interventions?   How do we break silos and work more collaboratively, leveraging our strengths, knowledge, and resources to create ...