Despite progress, the largest percentage of the world’s population suffering from malnutrition remains in sub-Saharan Africa; that is, 239 million people or 30% of the population.
This paper presents some thoughts on the status of fresh water in Africa, water for consumption and irrigation, and to meet the need for increased resources in cereals in a context of growth and densification of populations.
The Lower Tana River Forest (LTRF) Complex faces a major threat from human encroachment.
Harmful use of alcohol is one of the most common risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases and other health conditions such as injuries.
The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa is causing further burden to the health care systems that are least equipped to deal with the challenge.
The World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, enforced in 2005, was a watershed international treaty that stipulated requirements for signatories to govern the production, sale, distribution, advertisement, and taxation
The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa requires a multi-sectoral action (MSA) in their prevention and control.
Ecosystem services and their role in alleviating poverty are centered on a set of gendered social relations.
Under the fund of Canadian Government (the International Development Research Canadian – IDRC), the project” characteristics and dynamic of Backyard poultry raising systems in five Asian countries in Relation to the reduction and management of avi
Legume species are uniquely suited to enhance soil productivity and provide nutrient-enriched grains
and vegetables for limited-resource farmers. Yet substantial barriers to diversification with legumes exist,