AICCRA Strengthening Partnerships for Delivery (Component 2)

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Bootcamp AICCRA-ITC Renforcement des capacités des acteurs de la chaine de valeur anacarde
(Report, 2025-07-08) Atadokpede, Marine; Siagbe, Golli; Marius, Assogba Guy; Ouedraogo, Mathieu; Ouedraogo, Issa; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena Pascale
From June 17 to 20, 2025, the Nema Kadior Hotel in Ziguinchor, Senegal, hosted the AICCRA-ITC Bootcamp Workshop: Capacity Building for Stakeholders in the Cashew Value Chain in Senegal, bringing together 23 participants, including eight women. These participants came from various organizations: the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC), cashew producer organizations, Agropole-Sud, the Interprofession Cajou du Sénégal (ICAS), the private sector, NGOs (Shelter for Life), and international partners (ITC, Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT). The main objective of the workshop was to raise awareness and train actors in the cashew value chain on climate issues and adaptation solutions, while integrating an inclusive and gender-sensitive approach to promote the sustainability and resilience of the cashew sector in Senegal. Exchanges focused on strengthening the capacities of actors in the cashew value chain in the use of Climate Information Services (CIS) and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) solutions, with a particular focus on integrating gender-sensitive approaches to strengthen their resilience and implement sustainable practices using green finance. The workshop was participatory and included videos, interactive presentations, and group work followed by plenary presentations. Participants deepened their understanding of basic concepts related to climate change, climate variability, and green finance. They then analyzed the impacts of climate change on their economic activities, evaluated existing adaptation strategies, and identified areas for improvement tailored to their respective contexts. On this basis, they co-constructed a green economic model framework integrating the climate solutions discussed. Evaluations revealed that the workshop promoted knowledge gain among participants, who went from 57% correct answers on the pre-training evaluation questionnaire to 85% after the training. The majority (94%) expressed satisfaction with the conduct, organization, and delivery of the training. The workshop concluded with a projection exercise: participants were invited to formulate their vision for the future, identify obstacles to be overcome, and define the next steps to be taken for a resilient cashew nut sector. The main recommendation of this workshop is to ensure that stakeholders develop and successfully implement strategic plans for managing the climate risks they have identified in the cashew value chain.
Ethiopian Agroclimate Advisory Platform (Edacap-V2): Forecast module co-learning with national partners
(Report, 2025-06-25) Ahmed, Jemal; Degefie, Tibebe; Desta, Lulseged ; Teshome, Asaminew; Dessalegn, Olika; Grossi, Amanda; Ghosh, Aniruddha
This report presents the outcomes and reflections from the national Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on the Forecast Module of the Ethiopian Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Platform (EDACaP-v2), held from June 16–18, 2025, at the ILRI campus in Addis Ababa. EDACaP is a nationally owned, end-to-end digital system designed to transform complex weather and climate data into timely, localized, and actionable advisories for Ethiopian farmers and agricultural planners. The training brought together technical experts from the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI), and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with support from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and the AICCRA project. Over three days, participants engaged in a mix of expert presentations, hands-on technical sessions, and institutional dialogue focused on the operationalization of sub-seasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) forecasts for agricultural decision-making. The training introduced the principles of NextGen climate forecasting, tools for accessing and downscaling multi-model ensembles, integration with DSSAT crop simulation models, and techniques for generating and communicating advisory products. It also facilitated discussions on institutional roles, data readiness, and sustainability strategies. This report documents the technical content, highlights of the discussion, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations aimed at ensuring national ownership, deployment, and long-term scalability of EDACaP’s forecast-based advisory services.
Partnering for Impact: Jameel Observatory’s 5th Annual Community of Practice on Anticipatory Action in Africa's Drylands
(Report, 2025-05-30) Grossi, Amanda; Ahmed, Jemal Seid; Degefie, Degefie Tibebe; Demissie, Teferi
In May 2025, the Jameel Observatory held its fifth Community of Practice workshop—its first ever in Ethiopia—at ILRI in Addis Ababa. With support from the AICCRA project, which helped convene key national stakeholders, the workshop focused on advancing early warning and anticipatory action for dryland resilience. The event aligned closely with AICCRA’s Theme 4 on Climate Information Services, emphasizing equitable access to climate data, capacity-building for next users, and inclusion of pastoralist communities. Over 100 participants engaged across sessions exploring resilience, forecasts, locally led action, and data use. Two featured sessions examined Ethiopia’s role in the Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative and explored the role of capacity development in advancing locally led adaptation. The event reinforced AICCRA’s goals to strengthen national and regional systems, promote anticipatory action, and empower advisory service providers to make climate information actionable across Africa’s drylands.
Capacity building to facilitate the scaling of the gender-smart accelerator program and foster gender-smart investments in West Africa
(Brief, 2024-12) Maiga, Mariame; Kpadonou, G. Esaïe; Segnon, Alcade Christel; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena Pascale; Ganyo, Komla Kyky; Lamien, Niéyidouba; Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin
As part of the synergy between AICCRA and the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), a regional event was conveyed to discuss and identify strategic actions to facilitate the replication of the Gender-Smart Accelerator program in FSRP countries. This deliverable reports the outcomes of the capacity building event to facilitate the scaling of the program in FSRP countries. It outlines key actions identified for scaling the gender-smart accelerator program to and its implementation in FSRP countries
Facilitating the scaling of climate-smart technologies and innovations in rice value chains in West Africa
(Brief, 2024-12) Kpadonou, G. Esaïe; Ganyo, Komla Kyky; Segnon, Alcade Christel; Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald; Ahouanton, Kokou; Lamien, Niéyidouba; Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin
As part of the synergies between AICCRA and the FSRP programs, a regional event was organized to facilitate the scaling of climate-smart technologies in rice value chains in West Africa. The workshop introduced FSRP stakeholders from seven countries to innovative climate-smart technologies for rice value chains and identified actionable steps to enhance the adoption and use of these technologies in FSRP countries.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Seasonal to Sub‑Seasonal Forecasting Systems in West Africa and the Sahel
(Brief, 2024-12) Houngnibo, Mandela C.; Ali, Abdou; Assoumana, Boubacar Toukal; Minoungou, Bernard; Segnon, Alcade Christel; Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin
This Info Note describes AGRHYMET's efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence into seasonal and sub-seasonal forecasting systems. It discusses how AI can contribute to improve the accuracy and reliability of forecasts, and the outcomes of the Regional Climate Outlook Forum (RCOF). The report also highlights the different initiatives by AGRHYMET to integrate AI in forecasting systems and articulates AICCRA contributions. By integrating AI into its operations, AGRHYMET aims to address the unique challenges of forecasting in West Africa and the Sahel, regions characterized by complex and highly variable climatic conditions in addition to a poor ground-based data availability.
Leveraging the Climate-Smart Village (CSV) approach to implement the Integrated Land Management (ILM) concept in FSRP countries
(Brief, 2024-11) Ganyo, Komla Kyky; Kpadonou, G. Esaïe; Segnon, Alcade Christel; Ouedraogo, Harouna; Tall, Baidy; Lamien, Niéyidouba; Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin
This deliverable highlights the achievements, perceptions of the participants, lessons learned and outcomes of the regional training workshop on methods and tools for implementing and managing climate-smart villages. The capacity building event was organized in synergy with the FSRP program and targeted national agricultural, meteorological and hydrological services to support the implementation of CSV approach in the FSRP’s intervention areas. As results of the training, five FSRP countries (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Sierra Leone) have developed a national plan for implementation of CSV in their respective country with implementation budget ranging from 14,477 to 1,571,086 US $.
On-the-job Training to strengthen the operational capacities of NMHSs to produce New Generation of Seasonal Forecasts in West Africa and the Sahel
(Report, 2024-10) Houngnibo, Mandela C.; Ali, Abdou; Minoungou, Bernard; Seidou Sanda, Ibrah; Segnon, Alcade Christel; Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin
The on-the-job training is a designed one-month capacity-building program to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) from West African and Sahel countries (29 participants from 13 countries, including 11 non-AICCRA countries) on the full range of seasonal and sub-seasonal forecasting methodologies. The on-the-job training provided participants with practical experience in using WAS_S2S tools along with tools like PyCPT and Xcast, while it also introduced them to AI-based approaches. Additionally, the training focused on evaluating the different methodologies, helping participants understand the strengths and limitations of each approach and how they can be applied in their respective national contexts.
Mainstreaming AICCRA CIS/CSA course modules in African Universities’ curricula
(Report, 2024-08) Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Egeru, Anthony; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo
The deliverable reports the achievements of use of AICCRA CIS/CSA course modules in various universities in Africa. It highlights the mainstreaming of the course modules in BSc program in Tanzania (through revision of curricula) and in a new MSc program (Green Economy) Uganda (through the use in the creation of a new program). It also highlights the formal requests of the course modules by several universities from 14 African countries including 11 non-AICCRA countries.
Quelle approche stratégique pour une nouvelle génération des prévisions saisonnières en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Sahel : analyses et propositions
(Report, 2024-12) Ali, Abdou; Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin; Segnon, Alcade Christel
A travers une analyse approfondie de l’état de l’art actuel des connaissances et des expériences en matière de prévision climatique en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Sahel, cette note fait des propositions qui serviront de cadre d’orientation pour la mise en œuvre effective d’une nouvelle approche intégrée de prévisions saisonnières dans cette région. Il s’agit d’une approche intégrée permettant de prendre avantage des aspects spécifiques de chacune des méthodes statistiques et dynamiques utilisées actuellement de manière différentielle. La mise en œuvre de cette nouvelle approche intégrée et appropriée pour la région Afrique de l’Ouest et du Sahel permettra de : (a) générer des prévisions saisonnières élaborées avec plus de traçabilité, plus précis, plus détaillé et plus adapté aux besoins spécifiques des utilisateurs ; (b) un format organisationnel du RCOF plus allégé, donc plus durable ; (c) une facilité de mise à jour mensuelle des prévisions ; (d) des capacités accrues des acteurs de la région pour fournir aux usagers des services basées sur les résultats récents de la recherche et de la technologie sur le climat et ses impacts ; (e) la consolidation de AGRHYMET comme centre climatique régional accréditée et disposant de toutes les capacités opérationnelles pour confirmer son leadership régional dans la fourniture des services climatiques. AGRHYMET en tant que Centre Régional Climatique s’appuiera sur certaines de ses initiatives en cours, notamment les projets AICCRA et FSRP pour assurer la mise en œuvre opérationnelle de la nouvelle approche, toute chose qui contribuera à renforcer le positionnement de AGRHYMET comme Leader régional sur les services climatiques accrédité par l’OMM
Development of e-learning materials for CSA and CIS course modules
(Report, 2024-08) Nimusiima, Alex; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo
The report documents the capacity building to CIS/CSA course module developers on translating the course modules into e-learning materials. It also reports the uploading of CSA/CIS modules developed as part of AICCRA into RUFORUM Regional E-Learning Platform. Uploading AICCRA CIS/CSA course modules has improved and strengthened RUFORUM E-Learning Platform.
Facilitating the Access and Use of CSA and CIS Course Modules in African Higher Education Systems
(Report, 2024-08) Nimusiima, Alex; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo
To facilitate the access and use of CIS/CSA curricula developed by RUFORUM/WASCAL, the cluster has organised a side event during the RUFORUM Triennial Conference 2024 to create awareness of training curricula developed by the AICCRA project among university leaders, lecturers and students with a view of mainstreaming the developed CSA and CIS curricular in the training programmes of universities. This deliverable reports the outcomes of the event, especially the mainstreaming of the CIS/CSA course modules in a University in Tanzania and a request from 22 universities in 13 African countries, including 11 non-AICCRA countries
Climate-Smart Crop-Livestock-Aquaculture Integration Course Module
(Training Material, 2024) Djagoun, Chabi; Rukarwa, Runyararo Jolyn; Sorho, Fatogoma
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a dynamic and interactive system that uses crops, animals and fishes to produce food for livelihood improvement. At the end of the course, students are able to apply principles of climate-smart agriculture to improve the sustainability of crop-livestock–aquaculture systems; understand a case study of integrated farming systems and come up with their own observations, criticisms and probable ways of improving the system; assess environmental health risks from a crop-aquaculture-livestock integrated system; advise on the management of social-economic and environmental challenges pertaining to the crop-livestock–aquaculture systems.
Indigenous Trees-based Agroforestry Systems Course Module
(Training Material, 2024) Assogbadjo, Achille Ephrem; Avakoudjo, Hospice G. Gracias; Egeru, Anthony; Salako, Kolawolé Valère
At the end of the course module, participants will acquire a comprehensive set of competences to effectively engage in Indigenous tree-based agroforestry systems. They will gain a deep understanding of the central role indigenous trees play in agroforestry systems, particularly in enhancing resilience and facilitating community adaptation to climate change. This knowledge will enable trainees to articulate the significance of indigenous trees in sustainable land management practices. Additionally, participants will develop robust planning skills essential for the successful adoption of agroforestry practices, including the identification and removal of constraints hindering implementation.
Training of Trainers (ToT) on Climate-Smart Agriculture Basics Course Module
(Report, 2024-07) Ekepu, David; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega
As part of the AICCRA, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are tasked to develop curricula and training materials to accelerate the mainstreaming of Climate Information Services (CIS) and Climate- Smart Agriculture (CSA) into University’s curricula in Africa. This report documents the training of trainers’ (ToT) workshop on Climate-Smart Agriculture Basics course module. The overall objective of the training of trainers’ workshop was to increase awareness and scale adoption/integration of the module on Climate-Smart Agriculture Basics across the RUFORUM Network and other non-AICCRA countries. 304 (Male=221; Female=82, Prefer not to say=1) participants from universities in 23 countries attended the training. The module is aimed at contributing towards promotion of the CSA approach among researchers, academia and practitioners. It introduces the concept of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the various CSA practices in Africa, the approach and tools for implementation and scaling of CSA practices, and discusses the barriers and enablers of adoption and scaling of CSA. The training increased awareness among academic staff in RUFORUM member universities. Participants indicated strong interest in incorporating the training material into their university curricula and cited several approaches including workshops, seminars, short courses and field demonstrations of the practical aspects of the module.
Opportunities and experience of integration of CIS/CSA modules in the university curriculum: A case of Sokoine University of Agriculture
(Presentation, 2024-08) Nyambilila, Amuri; Tindwa, Hamisi
Radio Enhancing Innovative Technologies and Climate Information Service for Farmers in Ghana
(Report, 2024-12-31) Farm Radio, International,
This report provides an overview of activities completed in the second phase of the Radio Enhancing Innovative Technologies and Climate Information Service for Farmers in Ghana project. Building on the foundation laid in the first phase, the project continues to enhance farmers' access to climate-smart agricultural technologies and climate information services. Targeted to the Upper West, Upper East, Northern, Bono East, and Central regions, this phase re-engaged eight partner radio stations from the previous phase across the targeted regions. Activities carried out within July and October include stakeholder engagement, broadcaster training and content orientation, and program broadcast. A core technical workshop resulted in the development of a 16-week radio program tailored to meet the target audience's local needs, covering topics from stress-tolerant crop varieties to integrated pest management strategies. Each station delivered broadcasts in the local language, promoting gender-responsive agronomic practices, providing daily and weekly weather updates, and enhancing farmers’ knowledge of sustainable farming practices. All radio teams started broadcasting after training and content orientation. All stations with audio files submitted have aired a total of 64 live programs. The impact of these activities has been strengthened by engaging the Ghana Meteorological Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and other local partners, ensuring the relevance and practicality of the content. Regular program monitoring, field visits, and feedback loops are in place to refine the broadcasts further.
Training of Trainers (ToT) on Climate Basics Course Module
(Report, 2024-10) Ekepu, David; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo; Dinku, Tufa; Grossi, Amanda
As part of the AICCRA, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are tasked to develop curricula and training materials to accelerate the mainstreaming of Climate Information Services (CIS) and Climate- Smart Agriculture (CSA) into University’s curricula in Africa. This report documents the training of trainers’ (ToT) workshop on Climate Basics course module. The overall objective of the training of trainers’ workshop was to increase awareness and scale adoption/integration of the module on Climate Basics across the RUFORUM Network and other non-AICCRA countries. 498 (Male=353; Female=145) participants from universities in 31 countries attended the training. This training introduces various ways that climate is described and quantified, describes the components of climate, and discusses the differences between climate and weather. It introduces climate classifications and zones and discusses where these exist across the globe. The training increased awareness among academic staff in RUFORUM member universities. Participants indicated strong interest in incorporating the training material into their university curricula and cited several approaches including workshops, seminars, short courses and field demonstrations of the practical aspects of the module.
Deepening Access, Impact, and Adoption of Bundled Digital Farmer Services in Ghana.
(Report, 2024-11-31) Allavi, Elorm; Marcus, Larry; Nunoo, Hannah
Syecomp’s participation in AICCRA Ghana Cluster activities in 2024 enhanced our resolve to support more farmers beyond our existing farmer client group in Ghana, Togo, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The project's intervention for 2024 helped over 100,000 smallholder farmers in Ghana to efficiently access agro-advisory services through our platform. Our involvement strengthened our business case to continue building robust, innovative features to tackle emerging challenges in African agriculture. Syecomp’s participation in the AICCRA Ghana Cluster has boosted our engagements with Departments of Agriculture in AICCRA Ghana focus regions, local organisations, and stakeholders to amplify our impact in rural farming communities in Ghana
Successful scaling of climate solutions requires qualified human skills and creative partnerships.
(Report, 2024-12-20) Tepa-Yotto, Ghislain; Dalaa, Mustapha; Obeng, Faustina
This report synthesises climate solutions promoted by the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project in Ghana. The solutions are prioritised and co-designed following a rigorous decision making process. The report highlights the building blocks of an inclusive and sustainable scaling model. It underlines how boosted human capabilities, effective partnerships and improved synergies can generate tangible outcomes for scaling climate information services and climate smart agriculture technologies towards improved food systems resilience.

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