A collaborative platform uniting CAAS, CGIAR, and African National Agricultural Research Systems to accelerate research, innovation, and food security across the continent.
CapSha-China is a South-South collaboration platform designed to strengthen National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in Africa through strategic partnership with China's leading research institutions.
We leverage the combined expertise of CAAS, CGIAR centers, and African NARS to deliver capacity-building, joint research, and knowledge exchange that drive sustainable agricultural transformation.
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Six strategic pillars drive our collaborative platform and deliver measurable impact for agricultural research in Africa.
Short and long-term training programs at CAAS and CGIAR centers for African researchers.
Collaborative projects on crop improvement, livestock, and sustainable intensification.
Open-access publications, datasets, and protocols shared across partners and communities.
MoUs and twinning arrangements between African NARS and Chinese research institutes.
Adapting proven Chinese agricultural innovations to African contexts and smallholder needs.
Rigorous measurement of outcomes and impact to ensure accountability and continuous learning.
Priority areas where China-Africa collaboration delivers transformational value.
Hybrid varieties, yield improvement
Drought-tolerant and biofortified
Tilapia breeding, fish farming
Conservation agriculture
Animal health and nutrition
Genomics & marker-assisted
Smallholder-friendly tech
Data, AI, remote sensing
FELLOWSHIP
The 2026 cohort arrived in Beijing this week to start an intensive six-month research residency…
RESEARCH
Joint CAAS-AfricaRice breeding program releases high-yielding, climate-resilient rice varieties in Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
EVENT
Leaders from 20 African NARS and Chinese institutes convened to review progress and plan 2026 activities.
Whether you're a researcher, institution, or funder, CapSha-China offers pathways to meaningful collaboration.