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The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).

Globally, agriculture is confronted with an era of great transformation fueled by substantial challenges such as climate change, carbon neutrality and digital transformation. MAFRA is making every effort to adapt to such changes: making agriculture leap forward as the future growth industry; turning rural areas into comfortable residences, workplaces and refreshing retreats; supporting farmers to…

The Middle East and North Africa Gender Innovation Lab (MNAGIL) is an initiative at the World Bank to conduct experimental research to find smart evidence to close the gender gaps in the MENA region. MNAGIL conducts impact evaluations using randomized controlled trials (RCT) to find the most effective evidence-based interventions to inform policy and facilitates…

The UFGE is a World Bank Group multi-donor trust fund financing research, impact evaluations and data to help policy makers and practitioners close gender gaps in countries and sectors. The UFGE has financed work in over 90 countries, influencing policies and programs and changing how companies work.

The Jobs Umbrella Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) finances activities and pilots, designed to deliver high-impact jobs solutions across countries. These solutions can be adapted to respond to the needs of various priority groups such as youth, women, the poor, and those living in conflict- affected areas.

The Australia High Commission (AHC) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) works closely with PNG on a range of bilateral interests across public and private partnerships. It works directly with the Government of PNG to assist in the achievement of PNG’s key development goals.

The Walmart Foundation aims to provide convenient access to affordable food around the world. It works to provide economic opportunity and promote sustainable practices by partnering with research organizations as well as community organizers.

The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues. In the developing world, the Population Council works with governments and civil society organizations to overcome obstacles to health and development. The Council also uses state-of-the-art biomedical science to develop new contraceptives and products to prevent the transmission of HIV.

The broad function of the Ministry is to improve food security and champion agricultural development through local production, reduction of import bill, diversification of the sector, value addition, employment, promotion of consumption of local foodstuff, as well as establishment of agricultural based poverty eradication projects. The ministry implements its mandate through six departments and one…

The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation works on processes of innovation and change through facilitating innovation, brokering knowledge and supporting capacity development.

The UW is one of the world’s preeminent public universities. It works to turn ideas into impact and transform lives and our world.

The University of South Carolina (USC) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1801, it is the flagship institution of the University of South Carolina System and offers more than 350 programs of study. USC also has several thousand future students in feeder programs at surrounding technical colleges. Professional schools on…

The University of Nottingham was founded on the vision and philanthropic spirit of Jesse Boot who, in 1928, donated the land that is now University Park. The vision of a university devoted to discovery, enterprise and the advancement of the human condition, combined with his lifelong commitment to improving health and wellbeing, remains intrinsic to…

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship university and one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. University of Maryland…

The University of Manchester’s research has real-world impact beyond academia. It is at the forefront of the search for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, seeking to be a global force for positive change. From tackling cancer and poverty to finding the energy solutions of the future, the University of Manchester’s research…

Ghent University is a top 100 university and one of the major universities in Belgium. Our 11 faculties offer more than 200 courses and conduct in-depth research within a wide range of scientific domains. Ghent University Global Campus is also the first European university in Songdo, South Korea.

Texas State University is committed to applied research that can change the world. Its faculty and students are generating new knowledge, catalyzing ideas into reality, and pushing the boundaries in every discipline.

TechnoServe helps people lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the power of the private sector. A leading nonprofit organization operating in almost 30 countries, TechnoServe works with hardworking women and men in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, TechnoServe helps to create…