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.
Concern over future food security in southern Africa has led to various studies that assess the
impact of climate change on crops in the region. The results vary according to applied methods and
The study makes six recommendations focusing on tree planting, governance and building resilience against climate change, including promoting high value forest based enterprises such as beekeeping and mushroom cultivation.
The SecDev Foundation, with the financial support of IDRC and in partnership with the Igarapé Institute, is undertaking a study on cyberspace in Latin America entitled the Open Empowerment Initiative.