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Transforming Agriculture for Animal, Crop and Ecosystem Health in the East African Rift - TRACE

How can we ensure that research on soil, plant, animal and human health drives concrete action in the territories of the African Rift? How can we federate efforts on a regional level and link science and policymaking more effectively?

What scientific and partnership links must be forged or strengthened to build a nexus between One Health and agroecology?

Agroecology is a major lever for reconciling agricultural production, ecosystem resilience and rural community wellbeing. This platform in partnership for research and training is intended to support agroecological transitions in East Africa, to build healthy, resilient agro-ecosystems.

Partners by country

Ethiopia

  • Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
  • Addis Ababa University (AAU)

Kenya

  • Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
  • University of Nairobi (UoN)

Tanzania

  • Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
  • Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)

Uganda

  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
  • Makerere University

International partners 

  • International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
  • Centre de recherche forestière internationale - Centre international de recherche en agroforesterie (CIFOR-ICRAF)
  • Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD)
  • French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)