The ATPS is a trans-disciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector actors and the civil society that promote the generation, dissemination, use and mastery of STI for African development, environmental sustainability and global inclusion.
The ATPS Phase VIII Strategic Plan for 2017-2022 has identified four strategic priority areas of focus during the period. These are: agriculture, food and nutrition; energy; climate change and environment; and health.
The ATPS network functions through National Chapters in 30 countries (27 African and 3 Diaspora chapters). The National Chapters operate under National Coordinators who provide intellectual and administrative leadership at country level.
The SCALE Project, generously funded by the International Development Research Center (IDRC), is ushering in a future where smallholder farmers across Africa can thrive, empowered by accessible knowledge and sustainable practices to conquer climate change.
As climate change’s impacts loom larger, smallholder farming communities in Africa face an urgent challenge: how to adapt while safeguarding their livelihoods. The solution? A systematic and easily accessible knowledge-sharing platform rooted in credibility. The SCALE project steps in as a knowledge broker, dedicated to empowering the extension system.
The overarching goal of the SCALE project is to enhance the extension system’s capacity to effectively disseminate proven knowledge, information, and technology to smallholder farmers and communities. This initiative will specifically focus on Nigeria and Senegal.
Both Nigeria and Senegal represent significant agricultural landscapes within Africa, with diverse agroecological zones and varying climatic conditions. This diversity allows the project to address a wide range of challenges related to climate change adaptation and resilience building, offering valuable insights applicable to different contexts across the continent.
The SCALE project has been strategically crafted with a multi-faceted approach, aiming to achieve the following:
Through these multifaceted initiatives, the project strives to usher in a new era of sustainable agriculture and resilient farming communities.
ATPS will provide regular updates on the SCALE project on our website and social media handles. Stay tuned!
Written by,
Susan Aquila Mburu