The Research Center for Agriculture, Agricultural Genetics, Food and the Environment (RECAAGEFE), was born on March 8, 2018. It was established by the High Council of Queensland University. It is the first specialized research center in scientific fields in Haiti.
Thanks to the complementarity of disciplines and both technological and scientific skills present within the scientific structures, the Research Center for Agriculture, Agricultural Genetics of Food and the Environment (RECAAGEFE) aims to become one of the national leaders in research to respond to societal challenges in Haiti:
- Food and nutritional security;
- Agricultural transition (agroecology, reduction of chemistry);
- Natural resources and ecosystems (water, soil, forest);
- Erosion of biodiversity;
- Circular economy and natural risks.
Added to this are more territorialized issues which include the living conditions and remuneration of farmers, the economic competitiveness of businesses, territorial planning, and access to healthy and diversified food for everyone.
The Research Center for Agriculture, Agricultural Genetics, Food and the Environment (RECAAGEFE) aims to build research of excellence serving the production of knowledge, teaching and innovation. , in support of public policies, in order to accelerate transitions in agriculture, food and the environment to achieve sustainable development goals in Haiti.
The Research Center for Agriculture, Agricultural Genetics, Food and Environment (RECAAGEFE) is a scientific and non-commercial unit under Queensland University Haiti operating in fundamental research with guidance and application of achievements scientists and techniques in the field of genetics and biotechnology for the socio-economic development of agriculture in Haiti.
Responsibilities
- Prepare long-term, five-year and annual programs, projects and plans for research and technology transfer in the field of genetics and biotechnology for socio-economic development, and submit them to the competent authority for approval and implementation.
- Carry out scientific research and technology transfer in various fields as follows:
- The rules of genetics and variation at the molecular, cellular, individual and population levels in plants and microorganisms;
- Application of recombinant technology and nanotechnology to plant genome analysis;
- Application of genetic methods and biotechnology to diversify genetic resources, create initial material for breeding and selection of plants and microorganisms;
- Development and application of bioinformatics to create databases on plant genomes and microorganisms: genetic maps, genetic sequences, genetic functions, genetically modified plants and genetically modified products;
- Application of technological solutions to protect organic agriculture, biodiversity and biosecurity in Haiti.
- Carry out technology transfer and agricultural extension in the fields of genetics and biotechnology in Haiti
- Carry out international cooperation in scientific research, technology transfer, expert cooperation and human resource training in the field of genetics and agricultural biotechnology with foreign organizations and individuals as prescribed by the board of Queensland University.
- Associate and cooperate in scientific research and technological development, experiment with new techniques, organize human resources training courses in assigned fields with national organizations in accordance with applicable law.
Contact us
Research Center for Agriculture, Agricultural Genetics, Food and the Environment (RECAAGEFE)
Queensland University (UQ)
www.uqstegnetwork.org
Tel (509) 2209-6016
E-mail : recaagefeuq@gmail.com
P.O.Box 13042 Delmas
3 Delmas 33, rue St-Paul
Port-au-Prince, Haiti