The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), invites leading African institutions in agricultural research, education, and innovation to become founding members of the China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA).

What is CAASTIA?
CAASTIA is a strategic platform launched under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to drive collaborative agricultural innovation, support sustainable development, and modernize agriculture across the continent through science and technology.

Why Join as a Founding Member?

• Contribute to strategic policy reports that shape China–Africa agricultural cooperation.
• Access resources and opportunities to industrialize your agricultural value chains.
• Access cutting-edge agricultural technologies and scientific expertise from Africa and China.
• Benefit from funding opportunities and support for priority agricultural projects in Africa and China
• Benefit from training programs, scholarships, joint research opportunities, and capacity-building activities for young agricultural scientists and professionals, including collaboration with Chinese experts through exchange programs and joint laboratories.
• Develop niche products and access new export markets through value-chain platforms like the Sparkle Project.

Apply Now:
If your institution is committed to advancing agricultural transformation in Africa, complete the form below before 13th June 2025
Membership Application Form https://forms.office.com/r/k5M1HXYFZs 
Learn more in the attached  Concept note.

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