Response to SDGs

Response to SDGs

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a network of African universities working to strengthen higher education and research, particularly in the fields of agriculture, science, and technology. RUFORUM contributes significantly to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Below is a list of the key SDGs to which RUFORUM contributes, along with an explanation of how it contributes to each:

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Supports agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship among youth and smallholder farmers.
•    Builds capacity in rural communities through university outreach and community-based research.
•    Promotes agribusiness incubation and job creation through higher education.

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Enhances agricultural productivity and food security through research and innovation.
•    Trains graduates in improved farming technologies and sustainable practices.
•    Supports value chain development to ensure efficient food systems.

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Strengthens higher education in agriculture and related sciences.
•    Provides scholarships, research grants, and curriculum development support.
•    Facilitates regional student and staff mobility across African universities

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Implements gender-sensitive policies and programs.
•    Offers scholarships and leadership training targeted at women.
•    Promotes the inclusion of women in research, leadership, and agribusiness.

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Promotes agripreneurship among university graduates and rural youth.
•    Enhances employability through practical, skills-based education.
•    Supports job creation through innovation hubs and enterprise development.

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Fosters innovation in agriculture through applied research.
•    Encourages partnerships between universities, industry, and governments.
•    Supports infrastructure development in member universities..

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Supports research on climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land use.
•    Trains students and communities in climate adaptation strategies.
•    Integrates environmental sustainability into curricula and projects.

How RUFORUM contributes:
•    Builds strong regional and international collaborations with universities, development partners, and governments.
•    Coordinates multi-stakeholder platforms for knowledge sharing and policy engagement.
•    Mobilizes resources and expertise to strengthen education and innovation systems in Africa