March 2022 - Sarnissa-french-aquaculture - University of Stirling Mailing Lists

United States Department of State Professional Fellows Program—Advancing Young Women Agribusiness Entrepreneurs and Innovators: A Rwanda-South Africa-Zambia-Zimbabwe-U.S. Partnership*
by William Leschen 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Francois Stepman <fstepman(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 at 10:29 Subject: [paepard] Professional Fellows Program - Call for Applicants: Applications are due March 21, 2022 To: Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II (PAEPARD II) <PAEPARD(a)faraafrica.community>, Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II (PAEPARD II) <PAEPARD(a)dgroups.org> *United States Department of State Professional Fellows Program—Advancing Young Women Agribusiness Entrepreneurs and Innovators: A Rwanda-South Africa-Zambia-Zimbabwe-U.S. Partnership* The *Advancing Young Women *Professional Fellows Program is sponsored by the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by Michigan State University (US), University of Rwanda (Rwanda), University of Pretoria (South Africa), University of Zambia (Zambia) and Chinhoyi University of Technology (Zimbabwe). The goal of the program is to build Fellows’ capacity and skills in agro-entrepreneurship and agri-food system innovation and advance their ability to support women’s economic empowerment. Rwandan, South African, Zambian and Zimbabwean Fellows will develop their leadership capacity and professional skills through *a fully funded five-week fellowship program in the U.S. * The US program will include a four-week professional internship with Michigan organizations focused on agriculture, innovation, agro-entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment and additional seminars and trainings with professionals from Michigan State University and throughout the state of Michigan. We are recruiting young Rwandan, South African, Zambian and Zimbabwean professionals from diverse backgrounds in the private, public, non-governmental, and education sectors who are either women agribusiness entrepreneurs or individuals working to increase women’s economic engagement in the agricultural sector. *The initial application for the program will remain open until March 21, 2022*. Interviews for selected finalists will take place in May 2022 Fall 2022 program dates: October 1 - November 5, 2022 Spring 2023 program dates: May 7 - June 9, 2023 *Who Should Apply* · Women entrepreneurs, social innovators, or small and medium business owners or managers and other leaders working in the agriculture and food sectors · Individuals (of any gender) in civil society and NGOs working on programs that support women in the agriculture and food sectors in their respective countries · Policymakers, ministry employees, and others in the public sector (of any gender) focused on supporting and improving opportunities for women in the agriculture or food sector · Academic staff (of any gender) who are implementing programs that advance women in the agriculture and food sectors *Eligibility Requirements * · 25-40 years old · A citizen, national, or permanent resident of Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe · Is living and working in Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe at the time of the application · Fluent in both spoken and written English · Has at least two years of professional/working experience in their field · Has demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills and a commitment to community development · Has employer’s support for participating in the program (for those not self-employed). For those self-employed, has recommendation from local authorities at the district and/or community levels · Is interested in participating in a reciprocal program for American participants coming to your country · Preference will be given to those who are in an earlier state of their careers · Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously had the opportunity to travel to the US Individuals NOT eligible for the Professional Fellows Program includes · U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents of the United States · Spouses of U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents of the United States · Individuals participating in academic, training or research programs in the United States at the time of application · Individuals residing or working outside their home countries at the time of application · Employees and their families of non-profit organizations who administer the Professional Fellows Program on behalf of the U. S. Department of State. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents · Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment ·  Immediate families (i.e., spouses and dependent children) of U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development employees for a period of one year following the termination of such employment. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents For more information on the program and to apply, click below *Learn more* < https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aD49Pz0bxP20iFJfmf5X-WVBScZELq8UVzpaownCYlw… > Application Deadline: March 21, 2022 11:59pm EDT For more information, please contact: *Rwanda* Dr. Alfred Bizoza Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics University of Rwanda *alfredbiz23(a)gmail.com* < https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aD49Pz0bxP20iFJfmf5X-WVBScZELq8UVzpaownCYlw… > *South Africa* Prof. Anastacia Mamabolo Associate Professor, Gordon Institute of Business Science University of Pretoria *mamaboloa(a)gibs.co.za* < https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aD49Pz0bxP20iFJfmf5X-WVBScZELq8UVzpaownCYlw… > *Zambia* Dr. Thandie Hamaimbo Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Programmes) and Lecturer School of Agricultural Sciences University of Zambia *thandiehamaimbo(a)gmail.com* < https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aD49Pz0bxP20iFJfmf5X-WVBScZELq8UVzpaownCYlw… > *Zimbabwe* Dr. Robert Musundire Acting Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies Chinhoyi University of Technology *rmusundire1978(a)gmail.com* *U.S.* Mr. Derek Tobias Program Manager, Alliance for African Partnership Michigan State University *tobiasde(a)msu.edu* [image: PFP Logo Banner.png] Alliance for African Partnership | 202 International Center, 427 N. 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Fwd: MARCH ISSUE to read - Fish Farmer
by William Leschen 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Janice Johnston - Wyvex Publishing < Janice.Johnston.2122.wyvex(a)reply.theengineshed.com> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022 at 08:58 Subject: MARCH ISSUE to read - Fish Farmer To: <williamleschen(a)gmail.com> *MARCH ISSUE to read* *https://issuu.com/fishfarmermagazine/docs/fish_farmer_march_22 <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=n8qAAsiBbYZzJl5iSyXXxyP1tQY7ujA…>* Dear William Please see below link to the *March issue of Fish Farmer magazine.* *(Simply press control and link to open or copy the link into your URL bar.)* https://issuu.com/fishfarmermagazine/docs/fish_farmer_march_22 <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=n8qAAsiBbYZzJl5iSyXXxyP1tQY7ujA…> *If you know anyone else who would like to receive a digital copy of the magazine to read, please do let me know and I'll add them.* *Coming up in the next issue!**April 2022 ** - deadline Friday 1 April - this magazine goes to Aqua Uk with us* *Aqua Uk Preview**Careers in Aquaculture* *Containment & Predator Protection* *Fish Health and Welfare* *Processing* *Barcelona Preview * For more information on opportunities for advertising or advertorials around these themes please contact: Janice Johnston - 0044 (0) 131 551 7925 - jjohnston(a)fishfarmermagazine.com Daily news delivered to your inbox - subscribe free to our newsletter - breaking news & today's headlines Click here for free newsletter subscription If you would like to receive a* monthly printed copy of the magazine,* posted to you, the annual cost is £67.50 UK and £95 rest of world, on direct debit. Please do this via the website or by emailing as below. https://www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/fish-farmer/ <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=DxJMbEBlVdl3swMORdcLrwRnmGHgJjM…> or Email: subscriptions(a)warnersgroup.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1778 392014 Please do keep in touch with me around any new developments and exciting projects you are working on. I am always interested to hear about them and discuss opportunities for publishing. *If you would like to unsubscribe from receiving your free monthly update please just email back by return and I shall remove you from my list.* best wishes *Janice Johnston* *Fish Farmer Magazine (Est. 1977)* Click here to open MEDIA PACK for marketing options incl. FEATURE LIST <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=gLaGYqq9Pkaz1smrlfuk8Dd2LNUDWAE…> Click this link to REVIEW AND READ copies of the MAGAZINE (monthly). <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=gLaGYqq9Pkaz1smrlfuk8Dd2LNUDWAE…> www.fishfarmermagazine.com <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=cZpQu197GlBCwOLFLljoXI72dErMl53…> Click here to review our A5 YEARBOOK - (annual product) <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=gLaGYqq9Pkaz1smrlfuk8Dd2LNUDWAE…> Review our WALL PLANNER by clicking this link <http://email.theengineshed.com/ls/click?upn=41hfsqdd8i3y4YaPRPa3APpQ-2BvIxG…> *Direct Line- +44 (0) 131 551 7925 **8am - 4pm (UK)* Email: jjohnston(a)fishfarmermagazine.com 496 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH5 2DL, United Kingdom This email sent to: williamleschen(a)gmail.com -- *Casammak Aquaculture Consultancy * *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * *Follow my daily updated international Facebook sites (news, publications, videos, employment, funding, investment and other) for:* *Casammak Aquaculture <https://5fca2b635abdf.site123.me/> * *Sustainable Aquaculture Stirling <https://www.facebook.com/SustainableAquacultureStirling/>* *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * <https://www.facebook.com/sarnissaafrica?ref=hl> *Aquaculture Enterprise Malawi* <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaculture-Enterprise-Malawi/57280560286237…> *SEAT Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade Asia (SEAT) * <https://www.facebook.com/SEATGlobal?ref=hl> * See also Sustainable Aquaculture Group Stirling's activities and projects: * *http://www.susaquastirling.net/* <http://www.susaquastirling.net/>

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Fwd: African Aquaculture Agenda (15 March) & Scientific Writing for Aquaculture (17 March)
by William Leschen 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Aquaculture Africa Magazine <aam(a)aquacultureafrica.com> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2022, 13:30 Subject: African Aquaculture Agenda (15 March) & Scientific Writing for Aquaculture (17 March) To: <williamleschen(a)gmail.com> On 15 March 2022 AAM will host a 90-minute online discussion as a buildup towards the All Africa Session at the upcoming AFRAQ Conference in Egypt. This will allow a broad range of participants to contribute to the thinking and direction of aquaculture on the continent. This session will allow people that are not able to attend the conference to have a say about aquaculture in Africa. This session is made possible by Aller Aqua as the founding gold sponsor of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WASAC) - see also attached press release from Aller Aqua.On 17 March we will be joined in a short online session to discuss Rodrigue Yossa's new book titled "A Pocket Guide to Scientific Writing in Aquaculture Research". Aquaculture researchers, students, academics, and people interested in the science of aquaculture will find this live 90-minute discussion with Rodrigue Yossa very interesting. View in browser <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/hqXv0Y3-ze7tfHAdvbzR5bGDEw7EO535fpJ_…> *Two exciting 90-minute webinars to look forward to…* <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/3jnbAB5nhJEo5Kf3RE6fT9A9vqeq2Ai2Bx…> *Have your say in this 90 - minute webinar on 3 March 2022 as the Agenda for the All Africa Session at AFRAQ is discussed.* *13h00 West African Time | 14h00 Central African Time | 15h00 East African Time* *Read the attached press notice about the ongoing support of Aller Aqua to the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society.* *Register here* <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/LHrjbKeNQkShxnB303NNrl0Zmo-yrzNqo0…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/ez1W0zcRzwv1zQig_3g-cYJfwRbzRNzGoB…> *Join Rodrigue Yossa for 90 minutes on 17 March 2022 when he showcases the approach to scientific writing in aquaculture.* *13h00 West African Time | 14h00 Central African Time | 15h00 East African Time* *Register here* <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/eqowISsPARnObEzIOn2DP6UYwcSzUjiIC3…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/b4vTnoxDVQidsKaU0WpcqHPXKtnimaHGCZ…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/E5tBO8MUpM7YXhe5iib7-Pv8pZxdVMEBx6…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/iUQ9T8PRjMUlK2OYN63CYV-FyG9IJwMriK…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/C0wqWASIuCQoX3XESKDSNv2pebmf5M_Tnr…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/KdEYWP7CbMMiJcnxihg_qQvF6ePZMcFl_p…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/mTlTxefi7uUhHNdqVFMEZYXQNw4h6yqDRE…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/6erbwCRLFLTl9fsCmpbzmb5C1ijgBOInJ2…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/9Qje1ip7_JEW2dNj7YGWaeYqpT1HdXWNcJ…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/RALakvrBRlrlh4wR98wyrklDv0Y4Z6vz_V…> <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/B8ta1GTq4aVbuzNtfhSgEEgh9b8FB-TXKC…> *Aquaculture Africa Magazine* This email was sent to williamleschen(a)gmail.com You've received this email because you've subscribed to our newsletter. Update your preference <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/up/UFb2yFPF1VIiOXYV_occK6ZYpcor00hq7dlT…> | Unsubscribe <https://6r657.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/un/v2/8yLlFsR2C58jNB_UW__rCF0OTq6uuU1S_…>

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Fwd:
by William Leschen 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Francis Ekow de Heer <fedeheer(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 at 00:34 Subject: To: William Leschen <williamleschen(a)gmail.com> [image: image.png] ‘Taking African Aquaculture Forward’ Wednesday, March 9 · 3:00 – 5:00pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eyi-copv-ceo -- *Casammak Aquaculture Consultancy * *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * *Follow my daily updated international Facebook sites (news, publications, videos, employment, funding, investment and other) for:* *Casammak Aquaculture <https://5fca2b635abdf.site123.me/> * *Sustainable Aquaculture Stirling <https://www.facebook.com/SustainableAquacultureStirling/>* *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * <https://www.facebook.com/sarnissaafrica?ref=hl> *Aquaculture Enterprise Malawi* <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaculture-Enterprise-Malawi/57280560286237…> *SEAT Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade Asia (SEAT) * <https://www.facebook.com/SEATGlobal?ref=hl> * See also Sustainable Aquaculture Group Stirling's activities and projects: * *http://www.susaquastirling.net/* <http://www.susaquastirling.net/>

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Fwd: [paepard] Scholarships WCDI Online Courses: early-bird deadline 7 March 2022!
by William Leschen 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: anniek.corporaal(a)wur.nl <anniek.corporaal(a)wur.nl> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2022 at 10:40 Subject: [paepard] Scholarships WCDI Online Courses: early-bird deadline 7 March 2022! To: Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II (PAEPARD II) <PAEPARD(a)faraafrica.community> Dear sir, madam, Hope this email finds you well. This Monday, 7 March 2022, is the early-bird deadline for the next OKP and MENA scholarship round for the Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI) online postgraduate courses. Our short courses are designed for professionals with at least a BSc-level (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. These 11 courses are open for application< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… >: * Climate Action for Food Systems Transformation< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Farmer Agency: a Practical Approach for Farmer-Inclusive Food System Transformation< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Feeding Cities: Improving Food Systems in Urban Areas< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Lost Harvest and Wasted Food< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Local Economic Development: towards Local Agribusiness Cluster Development< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Food, Agriculture and Nature< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Changing Food Systems< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Engager Les Jeunes Vers la Résilience Climatique et Sociale< https://www.wur.nl/fr/show/Engager-les-jeunes-vers-la-resilience-climatique… > * Global One Health: towards Human, Animal and Plant Health< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > * Responsible Aquaculture Development< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel… > For more information on the courses, visit this overview< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel…> and have a look at these video's, with participants sharing their experiences< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel…> with three of our courses. If you want to apply for the Orange Knowledge Programme or MENA Scholarship Programme, make sure to finish your application before 7 March 2022. Apply here< https://www.wur.nl/web/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-d… >. For more information on the scholarships, click here< https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Research-Institutes/centre-for-devel…>. Please note that scholarships are provided by external parties. WCDI doesn't select scholarship holders. We can help to guide you through the application process for the Orange Knowledge Programme and MENA Scholarship Programme, as managed by Nuffic, but the final decision lies with the external parties. We hope your community takes this chance to further improve their knowledge and tackle major challenges our society is facing! Best wishes, Anniek Corporaal Content Marketeer Professional Education Wageningen University & Research www.wur.nl<http://www.wur.nl> [logo Wageningen]< https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wur.nl… > Droevendaalsesteeg 4, 6708 PB Wageningen P.O. 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To unsubscribe, send an email to leave.PAEPARD(a)faraafrica.community -- *Casammak Aquaculture Consultancy * *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * *Follow my daily updated international Facebook sites (news, publications, videos, employment, funding, investment and other) for:* *Casammak Aquaculture <https://5fca2b635abdf.site123.me/> * *Sustainable Aquaculture Stirling <https://www.facebook.com/SustainableAquacultureStirling/>* *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * <https://www.facebook.com/sarnissaafrica?ref=hl> *Aquaculture Enterprise Malawi* <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaculture-Enterprise-Malawi/57280560286237…> *SEAT Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade Asia (SEAT) * <https://www.facebook.com/SEATGlobal?ref=hl> * See also Sustainable Aquaculture Group Stirling's activities and projects: * *http://www.susaquastirling.net/* <http://www.susaquastirling.net/>

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