{"id":578,"date":"2022-04-27T11:57:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T11:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.iprada.org.et\/?p=578"},"modified":"2026-06-06T17:28:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T17:28:43","slug":"event-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iprada.org.et\/?p=578","title":{"rendered":"APA Triennial Conference on Potato Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>African Potato Association (APA)<\/strong> hosts its <strong>Triennial Conference<\/strong> as a premier gathering for researchers, policymakers, private sector actors, and development partners working across Africa\u2019s potato and sweet potato value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held every three years, the conference provides a platform to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Showcase innovations<\/strong> in breeding, seed systems, and climate\u2011smart technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen partnerships<\/strong> among research institutions, governments, and private enterprises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promote food security<\/strong> by highlighting the role of potato and sweet potato in resilient agri\u2011food systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exchange knowledge<\/strong> through keynote presentations, technical sessions, and poster exhibitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference theme, <em>\u201cHarnessing Potato and Sweet Potato Innovations for Resilient and Healthier Agri\u2011Food Systems,\u201d<\/em> reflects the growing importance of these crops in addressing hunger, improving nutrition, and supporting sustainable livelihoods across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delegates include scientists, extension workers, policymakers, private sector representatives, and farmer organizations. 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