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【Event Report & Video】TICAD9 Official Side Event: High-Level Meeting on Transforming Africa's Food Systems Held in Yokohama
On Friday, August 20, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30, a TICAD9 official side event was held at PACIFICO Yokohama. Titled "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems and Local Economies in Africa anchored in the Blue Economy and Agriculture," the event was organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) in cooperation with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA).
SAA Research Reports on Agricultural Practices and Development in Ethiopia
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has released three research reports that summarize its work and initiatives in agricultural development in Ethiopia.
【Event Concluded】TICAD9 Official Side Event Announcement (August 20) "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems and Local Economies in Africa anchored in the Blue Economy and Agriculture"
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) will host an official side event of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) at Pacifico Yokohama, in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA).
【Recording Available】 TICAD9 Official Side Event Webinar “Scaling Agricultural Extension in Africa amid Emerging Technologies and Global Aid Shifts”
On July 24, 2025, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), hosted an official side event of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).
Annual Report FY2024 Released
We are pleased to announce that the Annual Report FY2024 "Field-proven solutions for a sustainable, food-secure future" is now available online.
【Event Concluded】TICAD9 Official Side Event Announcement (August 22) "Transforming African Food Systems through Regenerative Agriculture: Strategies, Policies, and Alliances to Empower Youth and Farmers"
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), will host an official side event of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) at Pacifico Yokohama.
Kano State Government and SAA Sign $12.3 Million Deal to Boost Agricultural Mechanisation
The Kano State Government and the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)-Nigeria have signed a $12.3 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish mechanisation centres across the state and provide farmers access to improved agricultural equipment and reduce the drudgery associated with agriculture in the state.
Catalysing Rural Transformation through the CCBF Model: Insights from the 2025 SAA Annual Stakeholders’ Workshop
On 15th May 2025, the SAA hosted its Annual Stakeholders’ Workshop at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, convening over 120 participants under the theme “Catalysing Inclusive Rural Transformation in Uganda: CCBFs Advancing Youth Employment, Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture, Regenerative Practices, and Market Access at the Last Mile.”
SAA President Shuichi Suzuki’s First Visit to Ethiopia: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
From 18 to 26 June, a team from the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), including President Mr. Shuichi Suzuki, HQ Advisor Prof. Itagaki, Strategic Partnerships Director Dr. Mel Oluoch, Ethiopia Country Director Dr. Fentahun Mengistu, and other guests, visited key project sites in Ethiopia to observe field-level interventions aimed at strengthening smallholder agriculture and climate resilience. This marked President Suzuki’s first visit to Ethiopia since assuming office.
[Presentation Report] Dr. Stella Kabiri Shares Insights on the Future of African Agriculture at University of Tokyo Symposium
On June 26, 2025, Dr. Stella Kabiri, Lead Specialist for Regenerative Agriculture at the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), participated as a speaker at the international symposium “African Agriculture and the Utilization of Japan’s Newest Technology in the Era of Global Climate Change,” held at the Yayoi Auditorium of the University of Tokyo.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.
SAA Mail News
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SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.
Annual Report
Annual Report FY2023
Annual Report FY2023 is available here.
