Our Role
RUFORUM has established itself as a strategic partner of choice, with numerous partnerships and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in place across regional and international institutions. Building on this strong foundation, RUFORUM will further consolidate its position as a leading strategic partner in Africa by actively engaging in an expanding range of multi-stakeholder collaborations. These partnerships will focus on driving transformative systems change in higher agricultural education (HAE), both across the African continent and in collaboration with institutions in the Global North.
RUFORUM supports networking and coordination activities through its Secretariat based in Kampala, Uganda, including Annual General Meetings, Triennial Conferences, Principals and Deans Forum, Vice Chancellor's Forum, Ministerial Round Tables, National Forums, Webinars, Exhibitions and Development Partners Meetings, and Higher Education Days.
Agenda 2063 is Africa’s strategic blueprint for inclusive growth and sustainable development. It represents the continent’s vision of a united, prosperous, and self-reliant Africa driven by its own citizens.Read more
RUFORUM works as an implementing partner under the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government (AU-C10), supporting the transformation of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa. Through this collaboration, RUFORUM contributes to advancing human capital development and strengthening higher education systems across the continent.
Read moreRUFORUM successfully supported the implementation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024), particularly advancing food and nutrition security. Through its partnership with the African Union, it contributed to research, innovation, and capacity building that addressed Africa’s development challenges.
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Yaounde Ministerial Communiqué
Harare Ministerial Communiqué
Cotonou Ministerial Communiqué
Cape Coast Ministerial Communiqué
Nairobi Ministerial Communiqué
Cape Town Ministerial Communiqué
Cape Town Ministerial Communiqué — Version française
Kampala Ministerial Communiqué
RUFORUM's contribution to strengthening food systems for improved productivity, inclusivity and resilience across Africa.
University-Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Food Systems for Improved Productivity, Inclusivity and Resilience. Pre-UN Food Systems Summit 2021 Independent Dialogue.
Strengthening Food Systems for Improved Productivity, Inclusivity and Resilience. Pre-UN Food Systems Summit 2021 Independent Dialogue.