Awards

Awards

WARDA received the prestigious CGIAR King Baudouin Award for the development of the 'New Rice for Africa' (NERICA).

TAC (Technical Advisory Committee of the FAO and CGIAR) selected NERICA as a major scientific breakthrough from three perspectives: high-quality science; impact; and partnership.

Ian Johnson, CGIAR Chairman

The following publications are available on-line.

Bintu and Her New Rice for Africa: Breaking the shackles of slash-and-burn farming in the world's poorest region (1,211 kb)

WARDA Staff Honored by Host Government
at WARDA's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Five staff of the West Africa Rice Development Association (WARDA), including Director General Dr Kanayo F. Nwanze, received high honors from the Government of Côte d’Ivoire for their commitment and competence, which have helped make WARDA a center with an international reputation for excellence.

The honors were presented in the presence of His Excellency Mr Pascal Affi N’Guéssan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, on behalf of His Excellency Mr Laurent Gbagbo, President of the Republic, during the opening ceremony of the Association’s 30th Anniversary Celebration. (More)