To enable agricultural research and innovation, including extension services, to contribute effectively to food and nutrition security; economic development and climate mitigation in Africa.

Specifically, the project shall;

1. Strengthen the operational capacity of AFAAS and its sub regional partner organizations;
2. Improve collaboration within and among the national, sub regional and continental agriculture research and extension organizations;
3. Promote policy enhancement in agricultural research and innovation;
4. Create climate-relevant innovations;
5. Promote investments and market linkages; and
6. Enhance knowledge generation and dissemination in support of decision making, advocacy and innovation sharing.

• Strengthen the capacities of the individual, continental and regional organizations in competencies needed for the successful implementation of the program
• Multi-stakeholder Partnerships for Innovation established and in operation
• Policies in support of climate relevant agriculture and food systems transformation formulated; investments increased, advocacy and market linkages strengthened
• Knowledge Management: Knowledge Management & Communication for decision support, sharing innovation and advocacy related to climate relevant agriculture transformation
• Effective Planning, Coordination, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Reporting.