The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) was founded by SADC member states to harmonise the implementation of agricultural research and development (R&D) in the SADC region. CCARDESA intends to address agricultural research and design issues in the SADC region through the following interventions:
- Coordinating implementation of regional agricultural R&D programmes
- Facilitating collaboration among stakeholders of the national agricultural research systems (NARS)
- Promoting public – private partnerships in regional agricultural R&D
- Improving agricultural technology generation, dissemination and adoption in the region through collective efforts, training and capacity building
For a further understanding of CCARDESA please follow the links below:
CCARDESA Vision
“Sustainable agricultural growth and socio-economic development in the SADC.”
CCARDESA Mission
“To set the regional research and development agenda, mobilise resources, foster collaboration and provide agricultural information and knowledge in the SADC.”
