AWARD Films

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    40 episodes

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Episodes of AWARD Films

    • Play AWARD debunks myths about African women scientists in agriculture - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      AWARD debunks myths about African women scientis...

      “We have proven that top-notch female scientists do exist in significant numbers" says Vicki Wilde, Director CGIAR Gender and Diversity Program and AWARD, "and equally important, they are conducting critical food security research that is desperately needed to feed future generations.” Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 28, 2010
      • Runtime
        13:07
    • Play Why are women important to the future of Africa’s agriculture? - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      Why are women important to the future of Africa’...

      Akinwumi Adesina, Vice President Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), speaks as a scientist, a father and a strong political advocate about the need for better recognition and support for women in agricultural science. Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 27, 2010
      • Runtime
        19:55
    • Play African women scientists are necessary for improving African food security - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      African women scientists are necessary for impro...

      Ephraim Mukisira, Director Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), talks about the vital role of African women scientists in the struggle to achieve food security for Africa.Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 30, 2010
      • Runtime
        12:38
    • Play How AWARD can help African women succeed in agricultural science - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      How AWARD can help African women succeed in agri...

      2008 AWARD Fellow, Waceke Wanjohi, uses examples from her own life to show the possibilities offered through AWARD to African women who wish to succeed in the competitive area of agricultural science. Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 28, 2010
      • Runtime
        10:55
    • Play New AWARD Fellow describes why she wanted to join the program - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      New AWARD Fellow describes why she wanted to joi...

      Ruth Amata, new AWARD Fellow, shares her commitment to the program. She describes the challenges and sacrifices facing Africa’s female agricultural scientists who are trying to forward the economic growth of Africa, and the vital help that the AWARD program is giving to make that process possible. Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 28, 2010
      • Runtime
        09:16
    • Play The importance of the AWARD Fellowship 2010 Announcement - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      The importance of the AWARD Fellowship 2010 Anno...

      Akinwumi Adesina, Vice President Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), sums up the significance of the AWARD event for African women scientists in particular, as well as Africa as a whole.Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya. ;

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2010
      • Runtime
        00:36
    • Play What kind of women are attracted to the AWARD Fellowship scheme? - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      What kind of women are attracted to the AWARD Fe...

      Akinwumi Adesina, Vice President Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), shares his ideas about the African women scientists who have participated in the AWARD scheme so far. Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2010
      • Runtime
        00:55
    • Play Why it is important to encourage African women scientists - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      Why it is important to encourage African women s...

      Akinwumi Adesina, Vice President Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), talks about the problems facing African women trying to enter science, and the reasons why encouraging women scientists will benefit everyone. Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2010
      • Runtime
        01:29
    • Play Probelms facing those trying to further the cause of African women scientists - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      Probelms facing those trying to further the caus...

      Akinwumi Adesina, Vice President Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), outlines the challenges facing those who are advocating for greater support for African women scientists in agriculture.Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2010
      • Runtime
        01:21
    • Play How the inclusion of women in agricultural science can improve the future for Africa - AWARD Films on Blip AWARD Films episodes on Blip

      How the inclusion of women in agricultural scien...

      Akinwumi Adesina, Vice President Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), outlines the kind of world that he sees resulting from women scientists gaining a greater role in decision making.Recorded at the 2010 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship announcement ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya.

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2010
      • Runtime
        00:51
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