The Third Africa Rice Congress to be held from 21-24 October 2013, in Yaoundé, Cameroun will have as its main theme: Rice Science for Food Security and Agri-business Development in Africa. The Congress will bring together representatives from the public and private sector, civil society organizations, farmer associations and research and extension communities engaged in the development of Africas rice sector.
The Congress will take stock of advances in rice science and technology aimed at improving production, processing and marketing practices across the rice value chain in Africa. The Congress will also provide opportunity to discuss institutional innovations, policies and key investments needed to significantly increase rice production, processing and marketing in sub-Saharan Africa, thereby developing competitive and equitable rice value chains, reducing imports and enhancing regional trade.
The Third Africa Rice Congress to be held from 21-24 October 2013, in Yaoundé, Cameroun will have as its main theme: Rice Science for Food Security and Agri-business Development in Africa. The Congress will bring together representatives from the public and private sector, civil society organizations, farmer associations and research and extension communities engaged in the development of Africas rice sector.
The Congress will take stock of advances in rice science and technology aimed at improving production, processing and marketing practices across the rice value chain in Africa. The Congress will also provide opportunity to discuss institutional innovations, policies and key investments needed to significantly increase rice production, processing and marketing in sub-Saharan Africa, thereby developing competitive and equitable rice value chains, reducing imports and enhancing regional trade.
The Africa Rice Congress will be organized by the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) in collaboration with the Government of Cameroun.
Africa Rice Congress 2013
Important dates
- 31 March : Receipt of abstracts
- 15 May: Notification of accepted abstracts
- 15 Jun: Early registration closes
- 1 Jul: Submission of full papers
- 15 Sep: Late registration closes
- 21 Oct: Conference starts
Registration forms
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