SAFGRAD Phase 3

SAFGRAD Phase 3 (1994-2003)

SAFGRAD needed to redefine its mandate to cover more countries and commodities, tree crops, livestock etc., with an emphasis on processing of agricultural products and commercialization of technologies.

SAFGRAD Phase 2

SAFGRAD Phase 2 (1986-1994)

In 1987 SAFGRAD embarked on the second phase of operation. The organization was restructured as a regional collaborative crop network management centre . The overall goal of SAFGRAD phase 2 was to increase

SAFGRAD Phase 1

SAFGRAD Phase 1 (1977-1986)

By 1978, SAFGRAD was fully operational in most of the 26 OAU member states. Over the following eight years, it built up its capacity to coordinate a wide range of activities. By 1986, this coordination encompassed the following activities: