Dr. Ronnie Coffman, International Professor Emeritus of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Cornell University, has replaced Dr. Eugene Terry, Senior Technical Advisor, TransFarm Africa as Chairman of the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI).
Ms. Maryann Chinasa Ezeh, a student of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, has won a grant from the Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentorship Programme to establish an agribusiness.
Professor Pangirayi Tongoona, Plant Breeding Consultant and Associate Director for Breeding Programmes, West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) University of Ghana, has been reappointed as an Honorary Professor in the School of Agricultural, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), South Africa, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2026. He was initially appointed as an Honorary Professor of the same university from July 2014 to June 2023.
Following 16 years of impactful research and training of African agricultural scientists, partners have reignited passion for furthering their work with the launch of WACCI 3.0. This renewed commitment will see partners of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement at the University of Ghana commit a colossal investment of resources over the next decade to training farmers and researchers.
A delegation led by the President and Co-Founder of 2Blades Foundation Dr. Diana Hovarth will visit the West Africa Centre Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana from March 13 to 14, 2024 to explore strategic collaboration for agricultural development.
2Blades is a charitable organization dedicated to plant science innovations to combat crop diseases by collaborating with leading scientists to advance understanding and develop disease-resistant crops.
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, it’s a moment to honour women's achievements and recommit to advancing gender equality.
This year's theme, 'Inspire Inclusion,' highlights the importance of creating spaces where women are fully embraced, empowered, and valued, urging individuals to acknowledge and value the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all backgrounds.
A delegation from Cornell University led by the Provost , Prof. Michael Kotlikoff recently visited the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) as part of their visit to the University of Ghana to explore partnerships with various units in the University. The purpose of the visit was to gain insights into WACCI's operations and initiatives.
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) held its Annual Review and Strategic Planning Workshop from February 5 – 9, 2024 at the Peninsula Resort and Golf Club, Eastern Region.
The workshop aimed to review the Centre's activities for the year 2023 and formulate a strategic action plan to promote sustainable and transformative growth in the Centre.
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