The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) announces the 2012 competition for the Impact Research and Science in Africa (IMPRESSA) Awards.
IMPRESSA recognizes outstanding researchers and scientists who have made significant contributions in the field of agricultural research and science for development in Africa, including human and institutional development.
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) announces the 2012 competition for the Impact Research and Science in Africa (IMPRESSA) Awards.
IMPRESSA recognizes outstanding researchers and scientists who have made significant contributions in the field of agricultural research and science for development in Africa, including human and institutional development.
The 2012 IMPRESSA Awards competition will be restricted to agricultural researchers and scientists from the 29 RUFORUM member universities. Participation in the competition is by peer nomination. Eligibiity extends to individuals and teams whose work -- done in Sub-Saharan Africa --has contributed to the objectives of IMPRESSA.
The IMPRESSA Award:
- Recognizes outstanding contributions to development through agricultural research and science, human and institutional capacity building.
- Promotes the awareness of challenges and prospects in agriculture as the mainstay of most economies in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Promotes the awareness of the unique social conditions of agricultural communities and the global dynamics affecting agriculture, food and nutrition security in sub-Sahara Africa.
- Promotes awareness of the unfulfilled role of African universities in Africa’s development through agriculture.
- Promotes awareness of gender issues in agricultural research and science, human and institutional capacity building.
RUFORUM's announcement provides more details on eligibility, criteria, and how to submit nominations. Nominations are due by 29 August 2012.