As part of the implementation of the project "Evaluation of the value of ecosystem services of the Luki Biosphere Reserve (EVASE_RBL)", ERAIFT participated in the training workshop on project development and fundraising with funders and accounting training. This workshop was organized from May 26 to 31, 2025 under the program of «Applied research in ecology and social sciences of forest ecosystems in central Africa (RESSAC)» by CIFOR-ICRAF, and funded by the European Union (EU).

The main objective of this workshop was to contribute to the development of comprehensive project formulation and financial reporting during project implementation. Specifically, it was intended to: (1) develop methodological and technical support for project formulation and management; (2) develop mechanisms for accessing existing and potential funding windows; (3) to make proposals for concrete actions for the mobilization of additional funds for the financing of research projects in Central Africa; (4) to train the post-doc initiators of expenses and the accountants responsible for preparing the financial reports on the correct understanding of the LOA (Letter of agreement or contract), the basic accounting documents (payable), the formulation of the financial report, the process of transferring funds.

This workshop was possible thanks to the support of the RESSAC program, implemented by the CIFOR-ICRAF consortium and financed by the European Union, to which ERAIFT expresses its deep gratitude.