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Stakes for snap beanClimbing bean project enriches livelihoods in Rwanda, Burundi and eastern DR CongoBeans are an important food crop in the diets of the populations in Rwanda, Burundi and the DR Congo. The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is their primary source of proteins (21%), carbohydrates (60%), vitamins and minerals (iron, zinc) (19%), and other nutrients. The consumption of beans in the three countries is estimated to be more than 60 kg per person per year.
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AgriForum newsletter boosts communication
The first issue of the ASARECA newsletter, the AgriForum is out. The newsletter is easy to read and provides exciting and informative articles on efforts by ASARECA and partners to fight poverty, eradicate hunger and enhance sustainable use of resources in Eastern and Central Africa. read more |
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ASARECA's regional partners renew commitment to fight poverty
Promoting partnerships and identifying mechanisms to use regional resources to generate technologies for a common good have been identified as crucial elements to transform livelihoods of agricultural communities in Eastern and Central Africa. read more |
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Improving capacity for agricultural research in the ASARECA sub-region through the SCARDA project
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a leading sub-regional research organisation, established in 1994 to serve the sub-region. It has a ten country membership, namely Burundi, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan,l Tanzania and Uganda. read more |
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Commemorating the International Year of Biodiversity 2010
Biological resources are vital to humanity's economic and social development, health, nutrition and livelihoods. As a result; there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of enormous value to the present and future generations. At the same time, the threat to species and ecosystems has never been so immense as it is today. Species extinction caused by human activities continues at an alarming rate. As a result many plants and animals are at risk as well as essential natural processes such as pollination by insects and the regeneration of soils by microorganisms.
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Terms of Reference (TOR) for facilitation of SCARDA workshops
31st August 2010
ASARECA has been implementing the Eastern and Central Africa component of the Strengthening Capacity for Agricultural Research and Development in Africa (SCARDA-ECA) project, a DFID-funded initiative that commenced in March 2008.
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CALL FOR TRAINERS - Data Analysis
20th August 2010
The High Value Non-Staple Crops programme of ASARECA wishes to hold a one week intensive training workshop on data analysis and presentation. read more |
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