{"id":61869,"date":"2023-04-27T19:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T19:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/04\/27\/csir-to-provide-support-to-asian-african-consortium-rice-project\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T19:43:44","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T19:43:44","slug":"csir-to-provide-support-to-asian-african-consortium-rice-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/04\/27\/csir-to-provide-support-to-asian-african-consortium-rice-project\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR to provide support to Asian African Consortium rice project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has agreed to provide the Asian African Consortium (AAC) with scientific research to boost AAC\u2019s rice project in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>At the MoU signing ceremony in Accra on Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of the AAC, Mrs. Adelaide Siaw-Agyepong expressed optimism about the collaboration of the two institutions stating that CSIR has immense value to contribute in fulfilling the ACC\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAAC is excited with CSIR\u2019s partnership which will help to boost the whole value chain in Ghana\u2019s commercial rice production,\u201d she emphasised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are also aware of CSIR\u2019s reputation for its unrivalled dedication to expanding global research and development reach,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>She stated that the Jospong Group of Companies is also dedicated to generating solutions and bridging gaps with the world\u2019s most prestigious companies and organisations and that explains the decision to partner CSIR.<\/p>\n<p>The signing of the MoU and exchange agreement marks the beginning of a partnership that will lead to numerous new cooperative research projects that create new synergies and enhance the economic and research value of both AAC and CSIR as well as value to the nation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Per the agreement, CSIR will be responsible for facilitating AAC\u2019s collaboration with various CSIR institutes across the country to deepen research and development to societal challenges for economic growth and development.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>It will also provide training, technical assistance and advisory services in research and development to AAC through science, technology and innovation and related issues.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>This will be done by qualified and experienced scientists of CSIR to provide research and project support for the various AACs funded projects.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The Director General of CSIR, Prof. Paul P. Bosu touching on the agreement, noted that they will identify common areas of collaboration to address the overall mandate of the two parties and also develop a plan for collaborative operations between the two parties.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Again, the agreement will detail the scope and principles of engagement between the two parties.<\/p>\n<p>The DG emphasised that \u201cAs the nation\u2019s number one research institution, we welcome this vision, and we are poised to support with the knowledge, expertise and infrastructure that is available at CSIR\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>In a brief remark, the Executive Chairman Jospong Group Dr. Joseph Siaw-Agyepong called on Ghanaians to rise up to the occasion and be part of the solutions.<\/p>\n<p>He challenged the CSIR to support the initiative to help make Ghana self-sufficient in rice and other crop production.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe habit of importing (rice) must come to an end. If we join hands to produce and overproduce, the importers will have no choice but to accept what we have,\u201d he challenged all.<\/p>\n<p>The CSIR is the foremost science and technology organisation in the country.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The mandate of the CSIR in broad terms is to pursue the implementation of government policies on scientific research and development.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ZO-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>CSIR research programmes cover a wide range of activities in the following areas: Industry, Agriculture, Agro-processing, Fisheries, Forestry, Water Resources, Human Settlement Infrastructure, Environment, Health, Natural and Social Sciences<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_post_source\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Source:<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAsian African Consortium\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has agreed to provide the Asian African Consortium (AAC) with scientific research to boost AAC\u2019s rice project in Ghana. 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