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Agro Universities, India, Nature, Sustainability

The program brought together 24 participants from 14 countries—Ghana, Tajikistan, South Sudan, Myanmar, Morocco, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Liberia, Mali, Chad, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Iran, and the Philippines.

A transformative three-week International Training on Landscape Resource Conservation concluded today at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), strengthening south-south collaboration in the global fight against land degradation and climate change.

The program brought together 24 participants from 14 countries—Ghana, Tajikistan, South Sudan, Myanmar, Morocco, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Liberia, Mali, Chad, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Iran, and the Philippines—to tackle critical challenges such as land restoration, carbon neutrality, and smallholder farming sustainability.

Organized by ICRISAT, under the aegis of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Program of the Government of India and supported by ICRISAT’s Dryland Academy, the program provided a platform for sharing global best practices.

Addressing participants, Dr Stanford Blade, Director General-Interim of ICRISAT, highlighted the importance of two-way knowledge exchange and encouraged continued collaboration beyond the workshop.

“This training is not just an academic exercise; it embodies the spirit of South-South collaboration. I urge you to stay connected and build on this resource base to drive meaningful change,” Dr Blade emphasized. He also acknowledged the support of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for facilitating the program.

Dr ML Jat, Deputy Director General-Research (Acting) and Global Program Director, Resilient Farm and Food Systems, ICRISAT, encouraged participants to translate their learnings into tangible actions.

“When you return to your countries, consider how you can apply these insights to benefit your communities. We deeply appreciate the support of your governments and institutions in sponsoring your participation,” said Dr Jat.

At the inaugural session, Dr Ramesh Singh, Principal Scientist & Cluster Lead-ICRISAT Development Center, provided an overview of the course, while ICRISAT’s Global Research Program Directors, Dr Sean Mayes and Dr Victor Afari-Sefa, emphasized the role of collaborative research in addressing global challenges.

The training covered key themes such as landscape hydrology, land resource inventory, natural resource management (NRM) structures, digital tools for landscape management, water budgeting, climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and nutrient management.

The program brought together 24 participants from

Agro Universities, Agrotech

Two-week training program aimed at fostering innovation and technology commercialization in African nations.

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) concluded a highly impactful two-week training program aimed at fostering innovation and technology commercialization in African nations. Representatives from 11 African countries participated in the intensive learning experience from January 29 to February 10, 2024.

The event made possible through the generous support of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, commenced with an inaugural address by Snehaja Jonnalagadda, Chief of the MEA Branch Secretariat in Hyderabad, on January 29, 2024.

Highlighting the significance of the event, a valedictory ceremony was held on February 9, 2024, where participants were bestowed with certificates.

In her remarks, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, lauded the diverse expertise brought forth by participants, representing various ministries and national institutes of science, technology, and agriculture across their respective nations.

Dr Hughes expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India for their support and underscored the importance of safeguarding intellectual assets, particularly from a legal standpoint.

Dr Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chairperson and CEO of IKP Knowledge Park in Hyderabad, also addressed the gathering and presented certificates to the participants.

In her address, Dr Chattopadhyay emphasised the imperative of leveraging the training received, particularly as many participants hold pivotal roles in negotiations within their countries.

Dr Chattopadhyay highlighted the importance of strategic planning in negotiations, urging participants to prioritize opportunities that serve the best interests of their nations.

Dr Suryamani Tripathi, Global Head – Legal Services at ICRISAT, and Dr Padmaja Ravula, Coordinator of ICRISAT’s Dryland Academy, emphasised the role of participants as ambassadors for their countries and advocated for the continuation of the invaluable network established during the training.

Two-week training program aimed at fostering innovation