For the second consecutive year, PiLAF participated in the regular meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS). The 47th regular meeting was held at the Umar Musa Yar’Adua Conference Hall, Kaduna State, from 3rd to 7th… Read More »PiLAF ADVANCES POLICY INNOVATION AND INFLUENCE AT THE 47TH NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
PiLAF held a high-level follow-up meeting today, with the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, and senior officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to further advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy.… Read More »STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION IN OYO STATE
As part of ongoing efforts to refine and advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy for Oyo State, a high-level stakeholders’ meeting was held at the Oyo State Secretariat. This crucial discussion brought together key players in the agricultural sector, underscoring… Read More »HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING REVIEWS AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION POLICY FOR OYO STATE
PiLAF team had the privilege of hosting Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Director and Founder of the Center for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and the Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at DAWN Commission, on September 12-13 for a two-day training… Read More »INSIGHTS FROM PILAF’S TRAINING WITH POLICY EXPERT DR. OLUSADE TAIWO
PiLAF’s steering committee for the Oyo State Agricultural equipment fabricators policy document held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Prior to this, the NCAM leadership… Read More »STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH NCAM: ADVANCING THE OYO STATE FABRICATORS POLICY
On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) in partnership with Policy Support for Economic Group (PSEG) hosted a thought-provoking session Interstate Agricultural Policy Dialogue Series. The focus of this session… Read More »INSIGHTS FROM THE INTERSTATE AGRICULTURAL POLICY DIALOGUE: SYSTEMS THINKING FOR POLICY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, listeners of Crest FM 91.1 were treated to an enlightening episode of Eyi Ara, featuring Dr. Benjamin Oyelami, the Policy Communication Manager of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF). Hosted by the dynamic duo Damilola Agbaje and Abayomi Oderemi, the program delved into the pressing issues surrounding agriculture and food security in Nigeria, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.
On Friday, June 21, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) hosted its 11th Brown Bag Series, titled “Innovative Strategies for Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria.” This engaging and insightful session was delivered by Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Executive Director of the Centre for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at the DAWN Commission.
Access to timely and accurate data is very important in other to devise appropriate agricultural
policy. In an era where information drives decision-making, the ability to visualize data
effectively can catalyze transformative change. This is core to the mandate of the Innovation
Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF).
As the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) approaches its fifth-year milestone, anticipation is building for the second in-person Global Gathering in Washington, DC, from March 6-8 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This unique event will bring together PRCI partners from the United States, Africa, and Asia, as well as USAID personnel and collaborative partners to assess the Lab’s components, delve into empirical research findings, and engage in insightful discussions on applied policy research.