CIRAD-INRA-AFD-CTA and MSU-Hewlett projects have shown the existence of a wide range of different MIS models in Africa. This great diversity offers a great opportunity in terms of best practices, sharing of experiences and mutual learning. That is the reason why one of the main recommendations of the two projects has been to discuss further the feasibility of setting-up an African network of MISs. A draft concept note was then produced in early 2012 by CIRAD, CTA, UNECA and MSU and discussed in Addis Ababa on 8-10 May 2012 during a UNECA Expert Group Meeting on MIS.

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