WELCOME TO ASARECA
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit Inter-Governmental Organization created in 1994 and owned by the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of 15 member States in Eastern and Central Africa (ECA). Its overarching mandate is to Transform Agriculture for Improved Livelihoods, Sustained Economic Growth, and Inclusive Development in ECA in alignment with SDGs…
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Our Mission
To Contribute to Increased Productivity, Commercialization and Competitiveness of the ECA Agricultural Sector Through Strengthening, Catalyzing and Coordinating Agricultural Research for Development in the ECA Sub Region.
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Our Vision
A transformed ECA Agricultural Sector Supporting Improved Livelihoods, Sustained Economic Growth and Inclusive Development.

Latest Stories

ASARECA, KALRO train farmers in Machakos, Kenya to adapt to the effects of Climate Change
The participants acquired practical skills on CSA technologies including establishing cone gardens for vegetable production and space maximization as well making bio-pesticides for controlling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly manner that reduces climate related risks. BY BEN MOSES ILAKUT MACHAKOS, KENYA: ASARECA and the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock

Kenya’s Agriculture Minister meets ASARECA BoD Vice Chairman and ASARECA Executive Director
They discussed the role of ASARECA Council of Patron Ministers in facilitating ASARECA’s engagement with the One CGIAR, Development Partners and promoting implementation of regional priority projects NAIROBI, KENYA: ASARECA Board Vice Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Cheluget and ASARECA Executive Director, Dr. Enock Warinda on November 23, 2023 held discussions with

ASARECA & KALRO to train women farmers in Machakos, Kenya to adapt to Climate Change
Kenya is one of the most hit countries in Eastern and Central Africa with over 80,000 households affected by the El Nino rains. These rains have far reaching effects for farmers and are threatening food security now and in the near future. BY BEN MOSES ILAKUT ENTEBBE, UGANDA: ASARECA