30 Nov–04 December 2026 | Zambia 22nd RUFORUM AGM
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Investing in Developing Science Leaders for Africa’s Development

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About RUFORUM

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is Africa’s leading higher-education network driving agricultural innovation and human capital development.

Founded in 2004, RUFORUM is a consortium of 175 universities across 40 African countries, creating a continent-wide ecosystem with strategic partners that works towards shared objectives in delivering science solutions for development, human capital development, and institutional reform in the African Higher Agricultural Education (HAE) system Read More

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Executive Secretary

Message from the Executive Secretary

“ Collectively, RUFORUM aims to unlock Africa’s Excellence and shape a future defined not by potential, but by achievements” – Professor Patrick Okori

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East Africa

RUFORUM’s membership composition reflects significant geographic and institutional diversity, with 20 universities in Central Africa, 65 in Eastern Africa, 6 in Northern Africa, 53 in Southern Africa, and 31 in Western Africa. Covering all major African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, and Portuguese) across 40 countries. A key success factor in this expansion is the operationalization of RUFORUM’s Regional Hubs. These hubs are essential for decentralizing coordination, enhancing responsiveness at the regional level, and ensuring that support is effectively tailored to the unique needs and contexts of its member universities.

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West Africa

RUFORUM’s membership composition reflects significant geographic and institutional diversity, with 20 universities in Central Africa, 65 in Eastern Africa, 6 in Northern Africa, 53 in Southern Africa, and 31 in Western Africa. Covering all major African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, and Portuguese) across 40 countries. A key success factor in this expansion is the operationalization of RUFORUM’s Regional Hubs. These hubs are essential for decentralizing coordination, enhancing responsiveness at the regional level, and ensuring that support is effectively tailored to the unique needs and contexts of its member universities.

How to become a member
Central Africa

RUFORUM’s membership composition reflects significant geographic and institutional diversity, with 20 universities in Central Africa, 65 in Eastern Africa, 6 in Northern Africa, 53 in Southern Africa, and 31 in Western Africa. Covering all major African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, and Portuguese) across 40 countries. A key success factor in this expansion is the operationalization of RUFORUM’s Regional Hubs. These hubs are essential for decentralizing coordination, enhancing responsiveness at the regional level, and ensuring that support is effectively tailored to the unique needs and contexts of its member universities.

How to become a member
Southern Africa

RUFORUM’s membership composition reflects significant geographic and institutional diversity, with 20 universities in Central Africa, 65 in Eastern Africa, 6 in Northern Africa, 53 in Southern Africa, and 31 in Western Africa. Covering all major African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, and Portuguese) across 40 countries. A key success factor in this expansion is the operationalization of RUFORUM’s Regional Hubs. These hubs are essential for decentralizing coordination, enhancing responsiveness at the regional level, and ensuring that support is effectively tailored to the unique needs and contexts of its member universities.

How to become a member
North Africa

RUFORUM’s membership composition reflects significant geographic and institutional diversity, with 20 universities in Central Africa, 65 in Eastern Africa, 6 in Northern Africa, 53 in Southern Africa, and 31 in Western Africa. Covering all major African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, and Portuguese) across 40 countries. A key success factor in this expansion is the operationalization of RUFORUM’s Regional Hubs. These hubs are essential for decentralizing coordination, enhancing responsiveness at the regional level, and ensuring that support is effectively tailored to the unique needs and contexts of its member universities.

How to become a member

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