AfricaRice Secures $9.44 Million Grant to Drive Food Security Innovations in Africa

AfricaRice, a renowned CGIAR Research Center committed to forging a food-secure future, has announced a significant funding milestone, raising an impressive $9,440,000. Established in 1971 by 11 pioneering African countries, AfricaRice has evolved into a critical intergovernmental association with a current membership of 27 nations spanning West, Central, East, and North Africa. With its headquarters based in Côte d’Ivoire and additional research stations located in Benin, Liberia, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Senegal, the center stands as a beacon of agricultural innovation and sustainable development across the continent. This latest infusion of funding will further empower AfricaRice to advance its research initiatives, develop innovative technologies, and implement scalable solutions that respond directly to the evolving challenges of food security. The raised capital is earmarked for bolstering the center’s project portfolio, which includes strengthening agro-ecosystems, improving crop resilience against climate variability, and spearheading integrated approaches to optimize resource use. By leveraging this funding, AfricaRice is set to enhance its collaborative programs with regional and international stakeholders, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to scientific excellence, capacity building, and policy development. In an era marked by rapid agricultural transformations and emerging environmental challenges, the substantial investment underscores the confidence of backers in AfricaRice’s visionary role in shaping a sustainable agricultural future for Africa. The new funds will not only accelerate groundbreaking research but also encourage broader partnerships across the continent, reinforcing AfricaRice’s legacy as a research powerhouse dedicated to the holistic improvement of food systems. For more insights into the center’s transformative work and funding highlights, please visit www.AfricaRice.org.