The APRA project is implemented in six African countries (Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana).  In Tanzania the programme is addressing rice commercialization in Kilombero (Mlimba district council) and Sunflower commercialization in Mkalama and Iramba districts in Singida region. 

At the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) the APRA project is implemented as ICE 007. 

The purpose of this conference is to share experiences on the opportunities and challenges along the rice value chain in relation to inclusion and sustainability in order to forge strategic options for future development that is inclusive and sustainable