Africa Rice Center

🤝🌐 Building the partnerships to scale what works.

CGIAR Science & Partnership Week 2027 will take place in India in April 2027, convening global stakeholders to accelerate the translation of science into solutions for resilient agrifood systems—linking innovation with delivery, policy, and investment.

This edition will build on the momentum of CGIAR’s inaugural Science Week (2025), with a focus on strengthening collaboration and accelerating implementation at scale.

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🌾 Africa Rice Center is proud to participate in the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable (2–3 June 2026) at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra, Ghana — a landmark AgriConnect initiative bringing together ministers, investors, and agricultural leaders to mobilize transformational capital for West Africa's rice sector.

From high-level policy panels to bilateral investment meetings and deal structuring sessions, will be at the heart of shaping the region's rice future.

Because feeding West Africa isn't just a vision — it's a commitment.

🌱 Did you know that access to the right rice seed can transform a farming community?

Africa Rice Center established the Rice Seed Service Unit (RSSU) to make sure partners — from governments to NGOs to seed companies — always have access to quality, climate-smart rice varieties.

Here's how the RSSU gets seeds where they need to go:
🔹 Direct seed sales — quick access for immediate needs
🔹 Seed production on demand — tailored batches for specific projects
🔹 Routine seed production — steady, reliable supply year-round

Food security starts in the seed bag. AfricaRice is making sure no partner is left without one. 💪