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Repositioning the Faculty of Agriculture

Repositioning the Faculty of Agriculture. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala-UGANDA Tel : + 256-414-542277 Fax : + 256-414-531641 E-mail: deanagric@agric.mak.ac.ug. Welcome. Prof . V. Byaryamureba . Vice Chancellor

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Repositioning the Faculty of Agriculture

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  1. Repositioning the Faculty of Agriculture Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala-UGANDA Tel:+256-414-542277 Fax:+256-414-531641 E-mail:deanagric@agric.mak.ac.ug

  2. Welcome • Prof . V. Byaryamureba . Vice Chancellor • Prof L. Tibatemwa DVC Academic Affairs • Mr. K. Muhwezi Univ. Secretary • Mr. A. M. Namoha Academic Registrar • Mr.J Karamagi Univ. Bursar • Mr N Bazanye Ag Dir. Humana Resource • Mr. J. Ekudu Dean of Students • Mr Wabwire Director Planning • The entire management team

  3. Objectives of this Visit • To acquaint the Management team with what goes on in the FA. • To share with management our achievements and Aspirations • To highlight the challenges the Faculty is facing as we try to move forward. • To give an opportunity for members of staff to interact with top management.

  4. Vision Mission and Niche of the Faculty of Agriculture • Vision: • The Faculty of Agriculture subscribes to the Makerere University vision that is: “To be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.” • Mission: • The mission is to: “Advance agricultural development through training, knowledge generation and service delivery in Uganda and the region.”

  5. BACKGROUND • As we consider the FA we need to remember that • Agriculture is production of crops, animals, fish and forest products. • The sector accounts for up to 40 % of the GDP, and employs over 80% of the population with an average AgGDP of 43%. • Growth in the agricultural sector has potential to change the lives of the vast majority of people in Uganda . • Agricultural productivity is on the decline. • The university produces the human resource that drive the economy ; thus we are partly responsible for the development problems of this country.

  6. BACKGROUND • The FA is comprised of 7 Departments:--, • Animal Science Dr. D. Mpairwe • Agric. Econ & Agribusiness Dr. J Mugisha • Agricultural Engineering Dr. L. Kasisira • Agric. Extension & Educ. Dr F. Mastiko • Crop Science, Dr. Ssebuliba • Food Science and Tech Prof J. Muyonga • Soil Science - Dr J.S. Tenywa • (MUARIK) Prof M. Tenywa • Continuing Agricultural Education Centre (CAEC) • Deputy Dean Training Dr. A. Kaaya • Deputy Dean Research . Dr. M. Nabasirye

  7. BACKGROUND

  8. BACKGROUND

  9. Contribution of Research Projects • Established modest laboratories for Biotechnology, Biosafety, Tissue culture; and Pilot food processing plant. • Subsidized undergraduate training programs • Purchase of vehicles and tractors • Expanded University land. • Maintained faculty infrastructure. • Publications • Participation in national and international for a • Agricultural trade shows • Awards

  10. WHERE DO WE WANT TO BE • To train relevant human resources in an efficient and effective manner to meet development needs; • To realign agricultural research and outreach activities to address national development needs. • To broaden the funding and resource envelope to undertake innovative training, research and outreach activities. • To influence agricultural policy to support investment in agricultural training and research. • To use policy research as an entry point into the policy circles and to influence policy. • To change the way faculty transacts its business to ensure that the external clientele needs and expectation are full-filled.

  11. PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS • Strengthening undergraduate and post graduate training and research. • Engagement with Communities to stimulate and promote Agricultural Innovations and Entrepreneurship • Transforming the Faculty of Agriculture into a more efficient unit within Makerere University

  12. FINANCING STRATEGY 2010-2015 • Source of funding • Own savings. The Faculty of Agriculture will continue to reallocate a portion of its internal resources as an impetus for change and a catalyst to achieve the goals in the business plan. It will typically relocate about 10 per cent of their annual budgets to priority areas of this Plan. • Government appropriation. Through partnerships with Government of Uganda, the Faculty shall allocate and fund at least up to 20% of the business plan activities. • Development support from Government ODA. The Faculty will build on its good performance record to mobilize funds and others resources to meet 40% of business plan. • Development support from Philanthropic agencies. The Faculty will build on its good performance record to mobilize funds and other resources to meet 30% of business plan.

  13. Progress • Strengthening Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training and Research and Outreach Activities • Changing the doable first (Teaching on time; Marking on time; Submitting marks on time) • Curriculum review • Engagement with Communities to stimulate and promote Agricultural Innovations and Entrepreneurship: • Renewed linkages with MAAIF • Ministry of trade tourism and industry.

  14. Progress • Restructuring of the Faculty of Agriculture • Started initial consultation with FFN and Institute of Environment. • Brained stormed in the Faculty • • Components of the proposed College • – Institute of Food Technology and Human Nutrition. • Department of Agricultural and Environmental engineering • Institute of plant and Agro-ecological Sciences • Institute of Agribusiness and Rural Development • Institute of animal and Range Sciences. • – MUARIK

  15. Challenges • Staffing • Funds availability • Timeliness in follow of funds • Un explained budget cuts • Infrastructure • Limited lecture space • Limited computer numbers • Transport • Old vehicles • Unfriendly procurement process • Inadequate toilet facilities

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