A structured, multi-partner initiative driving agricultural research transformation in Africa.
Strengthen African National Agricultural Research Systems through strategic South-South partnership with China, accelerating innovation, capacity, and impact for smallholder farmers.
Our program aligns with CAADP, CGIAR's research portfolios, and China's global development cooperation framework.
Train 500+ African scientists by 2030
Launch 100+ joint research projects
Release improved varieties in 30 countries
Establish 20 institutional partnerships
Four pillars of institutional collaboration powering the platform.
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences — China's premier agricultural research institution and lead partner.
AfricaRice, IITA, ILRI and other centers bringing global research expertise to the platform.
National Agricultural Research Systems across 25+ countries — the core beneficiaries and co-creators.
Strategic funder supporting capacity building and research translation into farmer-ready solutions.
From application to return: a structured journey for each fellow.
Competitive open call; NARS nomination and peer review.
Orientation, language training, research plan finalization.
6–12 months of laboratory and field research in China.
Support to apply learning in home institution.
Small grants to continue collaborative projects.
Lifetime engagement in platform activities.
CapSha-China is governed by a Steering Committee with balanced representation from China, CGIAR, African NARS, and donor partners.
A Scientific Advisory Board and a Secretariat based in Beijing and Abidjan coordinate day-to-day operations.