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July 14, 2021 Written by OUR READERS The government has disclosed intentions of installing tracking devices in all vehicles, ostensibly to prevent violent crimes. Parliament should conduct benchmarking and avail Ugandans with a list of all democratic countries that successfully prevented violent crimes by this regulation. Surveillance in foreign countries is restrict...
Global food systems transformation goals have called for food that is healthy to humans Stakeholders in the Ghanaian food system have proffered solutions to dealing with the myriad of challenges militating against the country’s agricultural sector, with dire implications for food security. This was part of the United Nations (UN) global goal of ensuring a resilient global food system. The food system entails agricultural production, food transport and trade, food retail and provision, and food transformation. The Dialogue is in preparation for the UN Food System Summit slated for September ...
International development scholar Phil McMichael retires By | June 30, 2021 Phil McMichael, whose decades of research in global food justice has reshaped thinking around rural and international development, will become professor emeritus of global development on July 1. A renowned teacher, mentor, researcher and author, McMichael is internationally recognized for his scholarship in rural development and other social science disciplines. His scholarship promoting an equitable, sustainable and just food system has resonated with academics as well as grass...
The Minister of Agriculture Lobin Lowe has asked African countries to commit themselves above food challenges with viable plans and futuristic programming for sustainable food systems. Lowe said this Wednesday during a virtual African Ministerial Dialogue on UN Food System Summit in Lilongwe. He said the food situation on the African Continent is mainly defined […]
Date Time Conference to guide African seed sector transformation for food system outcomes Wageningen University & Research works with international partners to guide seed sector transformation in Africa. With the UN Food Systems Summit and other important global gatherings upcoming, 2021 is an opportune moment for collaborative sharing and learning. The online conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, companies and policy-makers to discuss, test, debate and challenge the latest insights and innovations, as well as try to identify opportunities to overcome remaining persistent...