Genetically modified crops are increasing yield and food security in developed countries, but in Africa, a lack of adoption is limiting success.
- Visiting Professor of Sustainability Science, Technical University of Denmark
The lack of a clear formula to distinguish between donors’ adaptation and mitigation funds is hurting Africa’s climate response.
To overcome food insecurity, especially in a pandemic, Nigeria’s emergency preparedness requires a total overhaul of it’s agri-food supply chain.
Calestous Juma believed that Africa needed an integrated science, technology and innovation framework. The continent can make this happen.
A study of how the Young African Leaders Initiative handles its business exposes typical weaknesses, mainly lack of understanding local context, suffered by many foreign aid programmes.
The Millennium Development Goals failed in aspects like poverty. Lessons must be learnt to ensure that these mistakes will not be repeated by the Sustainable Development Goals.
Oil spills have long plagued the Ogoni people living in the Niger Delta. President Buhari is finally doing something about the pollution. But there are flaws in the government’s approach.
Investment is key if Nigeria is to improve on providing adequate energy to the people.
Africa needs to work on adaption strategies if it is to overcome the harmful effects of climate change.
Investing in science, technology and innovation can help give Nigeria a positive lift in many sectors of the economy.
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