Institut National por l'Etude et la Recherche Agronomiques (INERA)
Location
Democratic Republic of Congo
Parent Organization
West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development
Overview
The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) is a sub-regional organization comprised of the national agricultural research systems of 23 West and Central African countries. Established in 1987, its mandate is to coordinate and facilitate innovative and cutting-edge research outputs necessary to unlock the agricultural potential of West and Central Africa.
Mission
CORAF's main objective is to improve livelihoods in West and Central Africa through sustainable increases in agricultural production and productivity, promoting competitiveness and markets.
- Coordination and capacity building;
- Scaling up technologies and innovations;
- Create a favorable regional environment for technology flows and increased trade;
- Knowledge management and learning