The ECA programme of the World Agroforestry Centre (formerly ICRAF) was initiated in 1987 as a regional agroforestry research network that aims at improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers and other users of tree products, and that strengthens national programs through collaborative research, education and development programs.

Since its inception, the program has developed a wide range of agroforestry technologies that are being used by thousands of farmers. Additionally, the program has developed methods and tools that can help characterize land use problems, recommend appropriate interventions, catalyse wide-scale dissemination and assess impact.

The programme also supported capacity building and institutional development in agroforestry research among partners. The education and training component is supported through the Africa network for Agroforestry Education (ANAFE), an ICRAF-implemented Africa-wide program. The African Highlands Initiative (AHI) component of the program that was initiated in mid 90's strengthened our Research and Development (R&D) agenda for integrated natural resource management.

- Download ECA's Annual Report here (PDF, 11.5MB)