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Editor’s Note
The essence of partnership lies in communication—an open sharing of ideas and experiences among partners. Through this quarterly,
Essence of WARDA—The Africa Rice Center, we hope not only to portray the core of WARDA’s partnership-based activities, but also open a channel of communication for all our partners.
In addition to presenting a panoramic view of life and work at WARDA, and of the staff and partners who embody the spirit of the Center, this issue highlights two of the Center’s major activities: policy development and technology transfer.
Why Nigerians are hooked to imported rice relates briefly the story of how WARDA is contributing to the formulation of a rice development strategy in Nigeria, a country that has the potential to become Africa’s economic powerhouse. The story,
Kindling the minds and hearts of farmers describes a unique approach to technology transfer, which is transforming the rural world in Côte d’Ivoire and neighboring countries.
We hope that through this newsletter, you will enjoy participating in WARDA’s
exciting adventure in rice R&D in sub-Saharan Africa.
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