Time: 2:00–4:00 PM GMT
Despite rising interest in interdisciplinary education on sustainable food systems in African
universities, current opportunities are insufficient to meet the demand. The resulting lack of
trained professionals engaged in outreach, policy, research and teaching diminishes the
impact of biocultural diversity conservation, food sovereignty and sustainable livelihood
programs.
Through in-person co-learning, mentoring and online instruction in agroecology,
nutritional science and ethnobotany, the ASANE Initiative (Advancing Interdisciplinary University Education for Africa’s Food System Transformation) fosters a network of colleagues who jointly establish
degree programmes, design curricula and forge links with researchers, development
specialists and communities at keystone ecological sites. The ASANE Initiative enhance the knowledge and
skills of lecturers and students, building their capability and capacity in diverse approaches to
biocultural diversity conservation and poverty reduction.
- Keiron Audain, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa - Welcome, brief overview of cumulative outcomes from sessions 1–3
- Gary Martin, Global Diversity Foundation - Introduction to Theory of Change and Concept Note
- Charles Tumuhe, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) - Presentation and discussion of the project title and summary
- Keiron Audain, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa - Presentation and discussion of the proposed Impact or Vision
- Gary Martin, Global Diversity Foundation - Presentation and discussion of the proposed Long-term Outcome
- Charles Tumuhe, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) - Brainstorming on Shorter-term Outcomes
- Keiron Audain, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa - Brainstorming on Outputs
- Gary Martin, Global Diversity Foundation - Reflections on specific Activities
