AL for Agribusiness Network Working Groups Applications – 26 octobre 2026

Contexte

The AL for Agribusiness Network is inviting individuals passionate about agriculture, entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems to express their interest in joining or establishing new Working Groups. The initiative aims to bring together network members and external experts to develop practical solutions to challenges affecting agriculture and agribusiness.

Through member-led initiatives, including the Co-Creation Fund, Working Groups and Communities of Practice, the network has supported collaboration, knowledge exchange and collective action. The new Working Groups will build on these efforts by encouraging members to combine their expertise, identify shared challenges and develop solutions that create value for the wider agribusiness community.

About the AL for Agribusiness Network Working Groups: The Working Groups are collaborative platforms where individuals with shared interests and complementary expertise can work together to address specific problems in agriculture and food systems. Each group will have a defined focus area and may undertake activities such as knowledge sharing, project design, research, networking and practical project implementation. Depending on the selected track, groups may focus on developing a specific deliverable or strengthening connections, mentorship and peer learning among network members. The initiative welcomes participants from diverse professional backgrounds who are interested in advancing agricultural development and contributing to practical, sustainable change.

Missions et responsabilités

• Propose initiatives under one or more thematic focus areas (Farming Production and Sustainability, Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investment, Technology and Innovation, Skills Development and Capacity Building, Policy, Advocacy and Governance, Food Systems and Nutrition, Climate, Environment and Green Economy, Gender and Social Inclusion, Communication, Media and Networks, Research, Data and Knowledge Systems, Other Specialised and Emerging Areas).
• Select up to three impact areas that best align with the proposed problem and intended activities.
• Collaborate within shared interests and complementary expertise to address specific problems in agriculture and food systems.
• Undertake activities such as knowledge sharing, project design, research, networking and practical project implementation.
• Select a participation track (Track A: Project-Based and Funded or Track B: Community and Knowledge Sharing).
• Prepare an implementation proposal explaining activities, milestones, expected results and proposed budget (for Track A).
• Build trust, peer learning, networking, mentorship and sustained collaboration (for Track B).
• Identify support needed from the network, including coaching, mentoring, introductions, partner connections and financial assistance.
• Deliver specific outputs or achievements such as research findings, pilot initiatives, practical tools, knowledge-sharing activities, stronger partnerships or documented lessons.
• Indicate an intended duration (3 months for rapid taskforce, 6 months for standard project, or 12 months or longer for sustained community).
• Present progress or learning at a network event to support knowledge exchange.

Profil recherché

• Passionate about agriculture, entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems.
• Individuals from diverse professional backgrounds interested in advancing agricultural development and contributing to practical, sustainable change.
• Bring experience, ideas or skills relevant to the proposed Working Group.
• Ability to apply individually rather than exclusively by established teams.
• Core membership requirement: each Working Group must include at least three core members affiliated with ALA/AL for Agribusiness (external collaborators may participate alongside).
• Capacity to present a clearly defined problem, realistic objectives and measurable deliverables.

Conditions et avantages

• Funding available: Up to US$1,000 per group (for Track A).
• Support available from the network including coaching and mentoring, introductions to members with specific expertise, connections to partner organisations and financial assistance.
• Opportunity to strengthen professional networks, exchange expertise, develop practical solutions and contribute to more resilient and inclusive food systems.

Dossier de candidature

• Official AL for Agribusiness Network Working Group Interest Form.
• Contact information.
• Current role and organisation.
• The problem the proposed group intends to address.
• Relevant impact areas.
• Preferred participation track.
• Proposed group name and objectives.
• Membership plans.
• Support requirements.
• Expected outputs and intended duration.
• Implementation proposal and budget (for funded projects).

Comment postuler

Interested individuals should complete the official AL for Agribusiness Network Working Group Interest Form. Applicants should present a clearly defined problem, realistic objectives and measurable deliverables. Those proposing funded projects should ensure that their budgets are proportionate to the expected outcomes.

Application method : Online interest form.

Application deadline : Rolling basis (No fixed closing date is stated in the announcement).

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