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📢 Namibia, Windhoek Meeting: CSAS Project awarded scholarhip to a total of 26 Masters and 8 PhDs ! 📢

During the 2024 CSAS meeting held in Windhoek, Namibia, we are thrilled to announce the awarding of scholarships to an impressive cohort of 26 Master's students and 8 PhD candidates. This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing exceptional talent across Africa and empowering future leaders in academia and beyond. The scholarship selection process was highly competitive, with applicants evaluated on their academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to making a meaningful impact in their communities and fields of study. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees and are excited to support their academic pursuits at leading institutions. Your success is a testament to the bright future of Africa's intellectual and professional landscape..

📢CSAS Hosts EU Project Management and Reporting Training Workshop 📢

On May 27th, the Climate Smart Agrifood Systems (CSAS) project successfully organized a virtual workshop focused on EU project management and reporting. The two-hour session, attended by participants from diverse backgrounds, was designed to equip attendees with essential knowledge on managing and reporting EU-funded projects. The event began with a warm welcome and an introduction to the project, followed by discussions on working collaboratively within a consortium. Participants were also guided on navigating the EU portal, managing funds and budgets, and reporting efficiently. Real-life examples from other intra-mobility projects provided practical insights into effective project management. The distinguished lineup of speakers included Prof. Christopher Tankou (Coordinator), Assoc. Prof. Ioannis Dimitriou, Mr. Hallvard Wie, and Dr. Geir Löe. Facilitated by Dr. Emelie Zonabend König, the workshop fostered interactive discussions and provided ample opportunities for questions and feedback from attendees. This workshop, funded by the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme of the European Union, reflects CSAS’s commitment to enhancing capacity in managing EU projects while fostering collaboration and innovation in the agrifood sector. For more information, visit www.c-sas.org.

Training on EU project management and reporting