The Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Food System Studies (SAAFS)

Est. 2014

SAAFS is an independent nonprofit think tank conducting innovative, transdisciplinary research to develop real-world solutions for more sustainable agriculture and just food systems in the MENA region.

Who we are?

Established in 2014 in Cairo, SAAFS stands as an authoritative voice for agricultural innovation in the MENA region. As a thinktank, we're small but mighty, leveraging extensive expertise and a vast network to pioneer research and cultivate sustainable and equitable food systems

Our Mission

SAAFS will be a leading thinktank in the MENA region in building a vibrant agricultural economy and food system by conducting innovative, transdisciplinary, collaborative research that facilitates and develops sustainable agriculture and just food systems.

We are a small team with particular expertise and a big network. This allows us to bring together the right people, skills and connections in a timely way to achieve the goals of our research undertakings. We take pride in the research we do, and we operate to the highest standards of research ethics, professionalism and integrity. This knowledge is disseminated in a variety of research, training and public service efforts.

Organization

Advisory board
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Director of Research + Director of Communications + Director of Administration
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Theme leaders – 1 + 2 + 3

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Researchers

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FAS Associates

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Bright living room with modern inventory