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Collaboration

Working groups, events and forums bringing together researchers, institutions and partners across Africa and China.

Working Groups

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Rice Improvement

Hybrid breeding, SRI, and upland systems. 32 active members.

Chair: AfricaRice + CAAS-CNRRI
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Maize & Cereals

Drought tolerance, biofortification, genomic selection. 28 members.

Chair: CIMMYT + CAAS-ICS
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Aquaculture

Tilapia genetics, pond systems, feed formulation. 19 members.

Chair: WorldFish + CAAS-FMIRI
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Soil & Water

Conservation agriculture, irrigation efficiency. 24 members.

Chair: ICRISAT + CAAS-IARRP
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Biotechnology

Molecular breeding, transformation, gene editing. 22 members.

Chair: IITA + CAAS-BRI
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Digital Agriculture

AI, remote sensing, precision agriculture. 17 members.

Chair: CGIAR BigData + CAAS-AII

Upcoming Events

15
May 2026
CONFERENCE · BEIJING, CHINA

CapSha Annual Science Forum 2026

Three-day forum featuring 80+ presentations from fellows and partner institutions.

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22
Jun 2026
WORKSHOP · ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Rice Breeding Workshop

Hands-on training for NARS rice breeders, co-hosted by AfricaRice and CAAS.

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10
Sep 2026
WEBINAR · ONLINE

Digital Agriculture in Africa — Online Panel

Experts discuss AI, remote sensing and decision-support tools for smallholders.

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05
Nov 2026
SUMMIT · NAIROBI, KENYA

China-Africa Agricultural Innovation Summit

High-level gathering of ministers, donors and research leaders.

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Discussion Forums

Scaling Hybrid Rice: What Works?

HOT

Discuss models, bottlenecks and success stories for hybrid rice scale-up across Africa.

42 replies · 12 participants · Last activity 2h ago

Drought-tolerant Maize Adoption Barriers

NEW

Share experiences from field trials and seed system deployments.

18 replies · 8 participants · Last activity 1d ago

Alumni Network — 2024 Cohort

PRIVATE

Dedicated space for the 2024 fellowship cohort to stay connected and collaborate.

127 replies · 28 participants · Last activity 4h ago

Gender in Agricultural Research

HOT

Integrating gender-responsive approaches in NARS programs and CAAS collaborations.

35 replies · 16 participants · Last activity 6h ago

Become a Partner

Research institutions, universities, donors and NGOs are welcome to join the platform.

Contact Partnerships Team