NRI resource centre addressing issues of food security, food safety, economic growth and ‘quality of life’ of the African population through an Internet-based Forum and an International Working Meeting which:
- reviews the current research and development activities that affect food systems in sub-Saharan Africa
- identifies gaps in current food and health research strategies
- recommends future research strategies
- improves the links between researchers, in particular young scientists, in Africa and Europe
The five themes covered in the e-forum were:
- food safety and quality management
- food security: access and quality
- food, nutrition and health
- impact of urbanisation on food systems
- agro-food enterprises: adding value and meeting consumer demand