Sierra Leone Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/sierra-leone/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://accessagric.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Access-Agric-Favicon-32x32.webp Sierra Leone Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/sierra-leone/ 32 32 Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship https://accessagric.com/women-in-agriculture-leadership-program-fellowship-2/ https://accessagric.com/women-in-agriculture-leadership-program-fellowship-2/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:02 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=26710 Deadline:6Th November 06, 2026, at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3).  The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship is an initiative led by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) under Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture. Inspired by the AWARD Fellowship model, the career development fellowship seeks to strengthen the capability, confidence and influence of African […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/women-in-agriculture-leadership-program-fellowship-2/feed/ 0 26710 Commonwealth Startup Fellowships (Up to £2,000 in equity free grants + Trip to London & Accra) https://accessagric.com/commonwealth-startup-fellowships-up-to-2000-in-equity-free-grants-trip-to-london-accra/ https://accessagric.com/commonwealth-startup-fellowships-up-to-2000-in-equity-free-grants-trip-to-london-accra/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:11:29 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=26074 Deadline:1ST September 2026 Commonwealth Startup Fellowships run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network. The […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/commonwealth-startup-fellowships-up-to-2000-in-equity-free-grants-trip-to-london-accra/feed/ 0 26074 ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) – (Grant up to $15,000.00) https://accessagric.com/ecowas-youth-and-women-entrepreneurship-programme-eywep-grant-up-to-15000-00/ https://accessagric.com/ecowas-youth-and-women-entrepreneurship-programme-eywep-grant-up-to-15000-00/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:10:35 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=25490 Deadline: 16Th July 2026 at 23:59 GMT The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Centre for Youth and Sports Development (CDJS/ECOWAS), is implementing the ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) with the technical and financial support of AUDA-NEPAD. This program aims to promote the economic empowerment of young people through capacity […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/ecowas-youth-and-women-entrepreneurship-programme-eywep-grant-up-to-15000-00/feed/ 0 25490 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Women’s Fellowship on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC) https://accessagric.com/call-for-applications-womens-fellowship-on-human-mobility-in-the-context-of-climate-change-hmccc/ https://accessagric.com/call-for-applications-womens-fellowship-on-human-mobility-in-the-context-of-climate-change-hmccc/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:53:41 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=25479 Deadline: 19Th July 2026 The ECOWAS region is experiencing increasing climate-related human mobility challenges, disproportionately affecting women due to systemic inequalities. Despite their vital roles in resilience-building and adaptation, women are often underrepresented in climate-migration policy frameworks. The Women’s Fellowship on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC) aims to empower women leaders […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/call-for-applications-womens-fellowship-on-human-mobility-in-the-context-of-climate-change-hmccc/feed/ 0 25479 World Bank urges Ghana to shift to value chain-driven agribusiness https://accessagric.com/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-shift-to-value-chain-driven-agribusiness/ https://accessagric.com/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-shift-to-value-chain-driven-agribusiness/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:01:15 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23919 The World Bank has urged Ghana to shift from fragmented smallholder farming to a modern, value chain-driven agribusiness system to unlock the sector’s potential.  The Bank said agriculture remained central to the economy, contributing nearly 30 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing about 44 per cent of the workforce, but its full potential was […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-shift-to-value-chain-driven-agribusiness/feed/ 0 23919 Acumen Academy Green RISE Africa Fellowship 2026 for African Climate Entrepreneurs https://accessagric.com/acumen-academy-green-rise-africa-fellowship-2026-for-african-climate-entrepreneurs/ https://accessagric.com/acumen-academy-green-rise-africa-fellowship-2026-for-african-climate-entrepreneurs/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:48:07 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23880 Deadline: 11Th May, 2026 The Green RISE Africa Fellowship (Resilient Impact through Sustainable Entrepreneurship) is a six-month hybrid leadership program that equips entrepreneurs with the tools, frameworks, and networks needed to grow sustainable, climate-aligned businesses. Unlike traditional business programs, this fellowship focuses on moral leadership—helping participants develop the values, mindset, and decision-making skills required to create […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/acumen-academy-green-rise-africa-fellowship-2026-for-african-climate-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 23880 GhIE AGM highlights engineering solutions to food security challenges https://accessagric.com/ghie-agm-highlights-engineering-solutions-to-food-security-challenges/ https://accessagric.com/ghie-agm-highlights-engineering-solutions-to-food-security-challenges/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:56:31 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23408 The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has held its 56th Annual General Meeting and Conference in Ho, bringing together engineers, policymakers, and industry players to review the institution’s activities, achievements, challenges, and the way forward. The week-long programme, which opened on Tuesday, March 17, was on the theme: “Engineering the Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/ghie-agm-highlights-engineering-solutions-to-food-security-challenges/feed/ 0 23408 Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship https://accessagric.com/women-in-agriculture-leadership-program-fellowship/ https://accessagric.com/women-in-agriculture-leadership-program-fellowship/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:41:06 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23283 Deadline: 26th April 2026, at 23:59 East Africa The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship is an initiative led by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) under Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture. Inspired by the AWARD Fellowship model, the career development fellowship seeks to strengthen the capability, confidence and influence of African women […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/women-in-agriculture-leadership-program-fellowship/feed/ 0 23283 Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026″ https://accessagric.com/ban-ki-moon-global-citizen-scholarship-program-2026/ https://accessagric.com/ban-ki-moon-global-citizen-scholarship-program-2026/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:29:46 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23028 Deadline:4th March, 2026 After multiple cycles of the Global Citizen Scholarship Program, the Ban Ki-moon Foundation announces another call for applications for what will be the 9th round of our Global Citizen Scholarship Program with the objective to empower young global citizens who are passionate about taking action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/ban-ki-moon-global-citizen-scholarship-program-2026/feed/ 0 23028 Entrepreneurship Grant For Youth-Led Organizations (€30,000) https://accessagric.com/entrepreneurship-grant-for-youth-led-organizations-e30000/ https://accessagric.com/entrepreneurship-grant-for-youth-led-organizations-e30000/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:23:57 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=22049 Deadline: 7th January 2025 The Entrepreneurship Grants aim to provide support to youth actors that work on strengthening the economic opportunities for young people! The Entrepreneurship Grants provide grants opportunities for 30,000 EURO for which individual youth organisations and consortiums of youth organisations can apply to. The entrepreneurship grants focus on youth-led actions that address […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/entrepreneurship-grant-for-youth-led-organizations-e30000/feed/ 1 22049 West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems https://accessagric.com/west-african-countries-committed-to-boosting-womens-empowerment-in-agrifood-systems/ https://accessagric.com/west-african-countries-committed-to-boosting-womens-empowerment-in-agrifood-systems/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:12:55 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=21801 Gender equality champions from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone gather to discuss implementation of CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition Women are at the beating heart of agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They lead through innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, but still […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/west-african-countries-committed-to-boosting-womens-empowerment-in-agrifood-systems/feed/ 0 21801 FAO launches $2.5 Billion Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal for 2026 https://accessagric.com/fao-launches-2-5-billion-global-emergency-and-resilience-appeal-for-2026/ https://accessagric.com/fao-launches-2-5-billion-global-emergency-and-resilience-appeal-for-2026/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:09:20 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=21795 Inaugural Appeal focuses on cost-effective agricultural solutions that link urgent needs with long-term resilience The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched its first-ever Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal, calling for a more coherent and urgent approach to rising levels of acute food insecurity at a moment of tightening humanitarian resources. The […]

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