The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with key African Agricultural Research, Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), has been at the forefront of strengthening the continent's Agricultural Knowledge ecosystem. This initiative aims to foster synergies, enhance institutional mandates, and sustain progress in Knowledge sharing, learning and management.

As part of this broader collaboration, the institutions jointly implement the Africa Agriculture Space (AASpace)- A Digital knowledge repository powered by Dspace. This robust and scalable platform enables the seamless integration and management of library resources across institutions, extending its reach to the country and institutional levels. The initiative seeks to enhance Agricultural knowledge management across Africa by leveraging ILRI's Leadership and experience in developing and maintaining CGSpace, a CGIAR-wide Dspace platform. The collaboration will drive experience sharing-sharing, inform best practices, and establish a sustainable roadmap for widespread Dspace adoption within the CAADP-XP4 consortium, ensuring last-mile knowledge accessibility.

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Socratic Playground for Learning (SPL): An AI-Powered Personal Tutor Based on Guided Dialogue with Self-Discovery
(FARA, 2026-03-26) Eric Tsui
This presentation introduces the Socratic Playground for Learning (SPL), an AI-powered personal tutoring system designed to enhance learning through guided dialogue and self-discovery. Drawing on the principles of Socratic learning, the system leverages artificial intelligence to promote critical thinking, metacognition, and personalized learning experiences. The presentation explores how generative AI can transform traditional instructor-led training into learner-centered education by enabling adaptive learning pathways, real-time feedback, and interactive knowledge construction. It highlights key features such as scaffolded responses, personalized support, and knowledge checks, while emphasizing responsible AI use within knowledge management frameworks. The work situates AI-enabled learning within broader concepts such as human-centered AI and responsible knowledge management in the context of Society
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Responsible AI in Agroecology: Transforming Knowledge Into Impact
(FARA, 2026-03-26) Ines Amamou
This presentation explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming knowledge management (KM) within agroecology systems in Africa. Delivered within the context of the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Africa (KCOA), it highlights how AI can bridge the gap between complex scientific knowledge and practical application for farmers and stakeholders. The presentation introduces a paradigm shift from traditional information retrieval methods to interactive AI-driven knowledge systems, emphasizing natural language interaction, intelligent synthesis, and actionable insights. It outlines practical applications of AI in content creation, communication, and digital knowledge dissemination, while promoting responsible and ethical use of AI tools. The work underscores AI’s potential to enhance agricultural productivity, support digital inclusion, and strengthen sustainable agroecological practices across Africa.
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Factors Influencing Scaling-Up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana
(FARA, 2017) Richard Ampadu-Ameyaw, Rose Omari and George Owusu Essegbey
This study examines the key factors influencing the scaling-up of agricultural innovations in Ghana. Using evidence from agricultural innovation platforms and development interventions, the authors analyze how institutional arrangements, stakeholder engagement, policy environments, and capacity development influence the adoption and diffusion of agricultural technologies. The report highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration, effective knowledge sharing, and enabling policy frameworks in facilitating the successful scaling of innovations. Lessons from Ghana demonstrate that innovation platforms, farmer participation, and strong partnerships between research institutions, extension services, and private sector actors significantly enhance the likelihood of sustainable technology adoption and widespread impact.