Africa Lead turns 3! Our work in support of transformational leaders in Africa is embarking upon its third year. Read how Champions for Change across Africa in the public, private, and civil society sectors are engaging in processes that are propelling the Africa Union's commitment to agricultural transformation forward. AFRICA LEAD ANNUAL REPORT - OCT 2015
Champion for Change networks, regional, national and county governments, civil society organizations, and commercial agribusinesses are the forces of change that Africa Lead supports. For an update on our recent activities, check out our latest Quarterly Report (April–June 2015). The report and Executive Summary can be viewed here. To enable interactive features in the full report, download the PDF. Africa Lead II Qtr Report Apr-June 2015 Annex I-II Africa Lead II Qtr Report Apr-Jun - Title & Exec (7-31-15)
The July 31 update from Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy (FSP) has been published sharing their recent research (more…)
Africa Lead seeks grant applications from any legally registered eligible organization that has experience in organizational strengthening activities to develop the knowledge and skills of non-state actors (NSA) organizations to be able to effectively advocate for and effectively engage in agricultural transformation. This request for applications is the mechanism for Africa Lead to award small grants to eligible Africa Lead Networks (or network host organization) and Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) technical assistance beneficiaries to: (1) improve organizational/institutional capacity of NSAs to design, implement, manage, and scale up agricultural/food security development and policy support programs (2) establish and reinforce a results-oriented and learning culture within critical African agriculture organizations; (3) create new and innovative partnerships and leveraging opportunities to expand scope and outreach of our programs. Review application instructions posted here. OSC_RFA July 2015 FINAL 07.28.15
Africa Lead is building on its existing Training of Trainers (TOT) program to develop and deliver an improved Training of Trainers program and build a volunteer core group of certified Africa Lead Ghanaian trainers and facilitators to provide training and facilitation services on behalf of Africa Lead’s mandate to promote agricultural transformation in Africa. Please review the cover letter and application form for further details. Deadline is 5 p.m. August 5. Cascade Training TOT Call for application_FINAL 07.27.15
Africa Lead is seeking a senior program manager to oversee the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of the East Africa program. Because of the broad nature and complexity of issues and institutions addressed by Africa Lead, the position requires outstanding conceptual, technical design and management skills. The East Africa Program Lead will have primary responsibility for leading and overseeing regional program activities. Application deadline is August 11, 2015. Further details and application instructions are on the accompanying announcement. East Africa Program Lead Advert