Earlier this week, the AIRTEA Steering Committee Meeting was held at Casa Solada Hotel in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. The project remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing agricultural knowledge systems and fostering innovation to drive inclusive rural transformation and improve livelihoods across Eastern Africa.
 
The meeting was attended by the AIRTEA Steering Committee, chaired by:  
- Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) (@FARAinfo)  
- Dr. Stephen Muchiri, CEO of the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) (@EAFFinfo)  
- Officials from @ASARECA and @FARAinfo  

Objectives of the Meeting
The 4th AIRTEA Steering Committee Meeting focused on achieving the following objectives:  

1. Project Updates: Reviewed project progress and highlighted key milestones achieved.  
2. Year 3 Performance Review: Presented and discussed the Year 3 Technical and Financial Report, assessing accomplishments and identifying areas for improvement.  
3. Year 4 Planning: Deliberated on the Year 4 Annual Work Plan and Budget to ensure alignment with regional agricultural priorities.  

The deliberations emphasized the importance of ensuring that the AIRTEA Project continues to empower rural communities and contribute to advancing sustainable agricultural development across Eastern Africa.  @EU_Commission @OacpsProgramme, @sdbaguma 

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