European researchers may now have less incentive to seek collaborators in AfricaShutterstock 31 August 2012. Paula Park for SciDev.Net. From 2013, African scientists may be
Month: August 2012
Announcement:Africa’s role in solving the global food crisis
“Africa is the missing piece in the global food security puzzle. If Africa is seen as a problem today, it may very well hold the
Le consortium Soja Bénin (CSB)
Le consortium Soja Bénin (CSB), une plate-forme multi-acteurs mis en place en avril 2011 par un groupe d’acteurs qui s’investissent dans la promotion de la
What can be done to reduce Africa’s dependency on food imports
15 aug 2012. TV2Africa. VOA’s Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks with Faustine Wabwire, of The Bread for the World Institute, about what can be done to reduce
Mauritius Breadfruit Sector Consortium: 2nd Partnership Inception Workshop
8th & 9th August 2012. Food and Agricultural Research Council (FARC), Reduit, Mauritius. The Mauritius Breadfruit Sector Consortium organized a two-day Partnership Inception Workshop. The
PAFO’s second General Assembly elects new president
23rd to 25th of August 2012. PAFO’s second General Assembly was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The elections The new President is Mr. Bagna Djibo of Niger was elected
Debate on cassava flour in bread intensifies in Nigeria
06 August 2012. Press reports in Nigeria indicate that on the eve of the introduction of a 15% increase in duties on wheat imports, the
Tanzania: Sh160bn fund planned for agriculture
23 August. Dar es Salaam. A $100 million (Sh160 billion) catalyst fund will be launched before the end of this year to help attract the
Major threats and opportunities for water and food security
The Stockholm International Water Institute released its report “Feeding a thirsty world: Challenges and opportunities for a water and food secure world“, which will provide
Branding Agricultural Commodities: The development case for adding value through branding
This paper examines the potential for branding agricultural commodities in developing countries. We look at how producers in these countries can exploit the same commercial