ACSAIR Academy
Welcome to ACSAIR Academy, a Pan-African learning platform by the Afrique Center for Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Research (ACSAIR), built to equip Africa’s learners, professionals, institutions and communities with practical knowledge and skills in development, sustainability, data, AI, policy, research and innovation.
Africa-Centered Content
Our courses are developed with a strong understanding of African institutions, local implementation realities, regional diversity and practical constraints
Self-Paced and Flexible
We understand that many learners are balancing work, school, family, or community responsibilities. That is why ACSAIR Academy is built for self-paced learning.
Practical Skills for Action
Every ACSAIR Academy course is designed to help learners apply knowledge in real life.
Built for Individuals and Institutions
ACSAIR Academy serves everyone, regardless of profession and background and institutions of all types.
Courses
Discover our courses which are developed with a strong understanding of African institutions, local implementation realities, regional diversity and practical constraints.
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The Africa Food Sustainability Challenge (TAFSC) 2026
The Africa Food Sustainability Challenge (TAFSC 2026) is a knowledge-based competition for learners who complete the course Mastering Food Waste Reduction in Africa on the ACSAIR Academy website. Participants study a comprehensive, self-paced course (approximately 10 hours) covering practical and theoretical ways to reduce food waste and food loss across the food system from production (farm level) to preservation, handling and consumption (homes and institutions). After completing the course, participants take a one-time online test:
- 10 multiple-choice questions
- 15 minutes
- One attempt only
- Test portal open from 2 Mar to 30 Jun 2026
- 1st Prize: $2,000
- 2nd Prize: $1,000
- 3rd Prize: $500
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MCQ's
15
mins
30June
Deadline