EU project reviewed

AfricaRice project Rice policy and
technology impact on food security and poverty reduction, funded by the
European Union, and implemented by Research Program 4, was reviewed and the
favorable report was announced in December.





The review team commended AfricaRice for
generating high level of interest for its work on identifying and quantifying
factors of importance for ensuring

USAID emergency rice project takes stock of progress made in target countries

A regional workshop of
the project “Emergency initiative to boost rice production in Ghana, Mali,
Nigeria and Senegal,” was held in Cotonou, Benin, 9 -13 November 2009 with
representatives from AfricaRice and partner institutions.





This project is led by
AfricaRice in partnership with the International Soil Fertility and
Agricultural Development Center (IFDC), Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

AfricaRice Research Days

The Research Days function for AfricaRice was
organized from 2 to 5 November. In addition to AfricaRice scientists from all
locations, it had participation from senior representatives from the Center’s
partner organizations. In 2009, the Center had used a new format for the
research days which permitted a greater time for scientific discussions when
compared to the earlier years. 





The

AfricaRice researcher wins Japan International Award

Dr Amos Onasanya, AfricaRice researcher, won the
2009 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers, on 4
November at the University of Tokyo, for his contribution to the molecular and
pathotyping characterization of major rice diseases and insect pests in Africa.
He was one of the three recipients of the award during 2009.





The Japan International Award for Young