The creation of the new Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) represents an important step in the implementation of a shared Vision for African Agricultural Research. This vision evolved through a series of consultations among national agricultural research leaders, officials of sub-regional organizations, members of the Special Program for African Agricultural Research (SPAAR), international agricultural research partners, interested donors and research stakeholders.
This shared vision sees the development of a transformed African agriculture characterized by dynamic markets, increased interregional and international trade, food security, contributions to science and technology development, and protection of the natural resource base.