Place and Date

The GFRAS Annual Meeting, originally scheduled for November 11-14, 2024, in Senegal, has been postponed to 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances in the host country. Senegal remains committed to hosting the event in 2025, with new dates and registration procedures to be announced in due time.

For 2024, GFRAS will organize a series of online events leading up to the 2025 face-to-face meeting. The program for these online events will be announced and updated on the GFRAS website.

Purpose and Context

The postponed meeting will continue to focus on "Agricultural Advisory Services in Higher Education and in Agricultural Policies and Programs," exploring the role of higher education in field-level agricultural advisory services and the institutionalization of these services. Themes will include teaching and learning, organizational structures, and policy development within agricultural advisory services.

Expected Outcomes

Participants will discuss strategies for academic programs, tools for organizational governance, and mechanisms for effective operation within agricultural advisory services. These discussions will shape future strategies and integration into agricultural policies.

Stay Informed

Details regarding the 2025 meeting, registration, and the online event series will be available on the GFRAS website and through GFRAS communication channels.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your participation in the upcoming events.