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Introduction
Africa Rice
Congress 2010 will have as its main theme: ‘Innovation and partnerships to
realize Africa’s rice potential’. The Congress will bring together
representatives from the public and private sector, civil society organizations,
farmer associations and research and extension communities engaged in the
development of Africa’s rice sector.
The
Congress will take stock of advances in rice science and technology aimed at
enhancing rice productivity in farmers’ fields, while protecting environmental
services and coping with climate change. The Congress will also provide
opportunity to discuss institutional innovations, policies and key investments
needed to significantly increase rice production in sub-Saharan Africa, develop
competitive and equitable rice value chains, reduce imports and enhance regional
trade.
The Africa
Rice Congress will be organized by the
Africa Rice Center
(AfricaRice) under the distinguished patronage of
the Malian Authorities. |
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