FARA weekly update

1.       News and Events

a.        45^th annual conference of the south african society for agricultural extension: Call for papers

b.      Media monitor  parliamentary update invitation to roundtable discussion on high food prices and overseas media monitor

c.        CAADP E-Alert - 24 January 2011        

2. Opportunities

a.       Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities articulated in Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA)