From Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 April, the 14th ordinary session of its General Assembly (AG-14) opens. This meeting is organized in Cotonou in Benin

Under the theme: “increasing collaboration with the private sector in West and Central Africa in order to mitigate the impact of climate, health and security crises on agriculture”, AG-14 is organized under the co- sponsorship of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin. According to Coraf, a special place will be given to private sector actors with regard to the central theme of AG-14

noted that the Coraf Forum of Research Leaders (Coraf Forum) will close these Ag meetings on April 18, 2024 and will offer a platform to discuss research and innovation priorities for agricultural development in the region.