Newsletter, May 2026
Africa Rice Sector Update
CARD is a coalition of 37 Sub-Saharan African countries and 14 Development Partners. We are working together to double rice production in Africa by Year 2030.
🌾 Interview with the Focal Point of the National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) of Sierra Leone, Mr. Dennis Philip Yaw Yankson
This interview was conducted by CARD Senior Regional Advisor, Dr. Michael Nasamu, during the JICA training on Promotion of African Rice Development for Sub-Saharan African Countries held at Tsukuba center, Japan, in February 2026 where Sierra Leone’s NRDS Focal Point, Mr. Dennis Yankson, gave a perspective of the rice sector, current challenges and actions required for the development of the rice sector in the country. 👉 Click here to the full article
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🌾 From Asian Fields to Africa Future: Knowledge Co-Creation Institutional Foundations for Rice Productions – Experience shared from Japan
Rice production in Japan has a long history. Wetland rice cultivation is believed to have started around the 10th century BC. Rice has not only been a staple food, but has also played a central role in shaping local communities, taxation systems, rural society, and food culture. 👉 Click here to the full article
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