SAA leaderships and Ambassador Philip Indro (center)
NEWS
January.22.2025

Africa’s Soil Rebirth: SAA Launches Regenerative Agriculture Blueprint in Uganda

On January 10, 2025, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) unveiled its latest initiative to combat soil degradation in Africa with the launch of the book "A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa".

NEWS
January.22.2025

Op-Ed by Country Director-Uganda, Mr. Robert Anyang, "Harnessing the Kampala Declaration for Africa’s Agricultural Transformation" featured on the media

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) proudly announces the publication of an Op-ed authored by Mr. Robert Anyang, Country Director of SAA Uganda, discussing the outcomes of Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala from January 9–11, 2025.

Group photo of participants
NEWS
January.20.2025

The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project Launched in Jimma and Bunno-Bedele Zones, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project, funded by AGRA, was officially launched in Jimma City, Oromia Region on December 28, 2024.

Group photo of the participants
NEWS
January.20.2025

Improving Pesticide Management and Use in Ethiopia: A Key to Boosting Agricultural Productivity

Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), organized a national consultation forum on December 26, 2024, to raise awareness about pesticide management and use of while identifying sustainable solutions for the sector.

SAA team gathering at the exhibition booth
EVENT
January.16.2025

SAA Participates in the CAADP Extraordinary Summit in Kampala, Uganda

SAA Participates in the CAADP Summit in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9–11, 2025.

President Carter (left), Dr. Norman Borlaug (center), and Yohei Sasakawa (right)
NEWS
December.31.2024

Honoring the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter, Co-Founder of the Sasakawa Africa Association

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) deeply mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, one of its esteemed co-founders. At the remarkable age of 100, President Carter leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the fight against hunger, human rights and the promotion of global peace.

Group photo of participants of module review and validation workshop
NEWS
December.25.2024

SAA Facilitates Discussion on Midcareer Education Opportunities for Extension Professionals in Ethiopia

A Module Review and Validation Workshop, organized by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), was held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, bringing together stakeholders from universities and the Amhara Bureau of Agriculture, where twenty-three new modules reviewed by twenty module reviewers.

NEWS
December.16.2024

SAA participates in Agribusiness Creation Fair 2024 in collaboration with JIRCAS in Tokyo

The Agribusiness Creation Fair hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 26 to 28, 2024. SAA made a notable presence within the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) booth to display JIRCAS's TERRA Africa project.

PUBLICATION
December.13.2024

Book Launch: “A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa: 50 Technologies for On-Farm Demonstrations”

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of an inspiring and transformative resource, “A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa”. This comprehensive guide is a groundbreaking resource that highlights 50 proven technologies for on-farm demonstrations, aiming to enhance soil health and boost agricultural productivity across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

The team explores a 2-acre tomato farm, gaining insights into best practices and challenges in tomato production.
NEWS
December.5.2024

Empowering OSCA Leaders through Learning Visits in Uganda

In September and October 2024, SAA-Uganda, under the Project for Revitalization and Digitalization of Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives (OSCAs) in Uganda, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan (MOFA), organized two learning trips.

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Annual Report FY2023

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