Accra statement for a food-secure Africa
Action plan emerging from the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized species (NUS) – for a food-secure Africa held in Accra, Ghana in September 2013 to leverage the contribution of neglected and underutilized species in greater food security in Africa and beyond.
The 3rd International Conference on Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) - for a food-secure Africa, was held in Accra, Ghana in September 2013. Three conference themes - Resilience of agricultural and livelihood systems; Value chains, and; Creating an enabling policy environment - highlighted that neglected and underutilized species are important to tackling poverty, malnutrition and climate change, and to seizing new opportunities for agricultural growth. Drawing on scientific presentations and a policy panel discussion, the Accra statement sets out nine policy recommendations for realizing the promise of these valuable species.
Publication Years: 2014
Publication Format: Policy Brief
Language: English
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