One of the main highlights of the ICT4Ag conference held in Kigali, Rwanda on 4–8 November 2013 was the presence of an on-site social reporting team. Dressed in their white social reporting T-shirts, these dynamic young people from 11 ACP countries were constantly visible – taking notes on key points… Read More
From 15 – 20 July 2013, all stakeholders involved in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) from Africa and other regions were gathered in Accra, Ghana for the 6th Africa Agriculture Science week, organised by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and partners. This conference was an opportunity for… Read More
In the name of development, a lot has been taking place in the agricultural sector. Statistics show that by 2050, we will have to feed 9 billion people and increase food production by 70%. Indeed, there is a need to invest more in agricultural research to achieve this, but what… Read More
Are you in Mauritius and have a Business Plan of a project you have in mind? The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has launched the Best Business Plan Competition 2013, with prizes going up to Rs 100,000! This is a great opportunity to start and boost your business! Objectives… Read More
Yesterday was one of those days when I could not believe what I was hearing. Elyn Hu, the current President of AIESEC Mauritius passed away in the terrible bus accident at Soreze, Mauritius, that took the lives of 10 people and 40 others were injured. Elyn was not just an… Read More