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COVID-19 and African Food Security - Impact and Solutions

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the critical impact of COVID-19 on African food security in this 32-minute panel discussion hosted by The Aspen Institute. Gain insights from Kenyan food security expert Esther Ngumbi and Rwandan crop scientist Cedric Habiyaremye as they delve into the pandemic's effects on Africa's agricultural sector. Moderated by former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, the conversation examines how the pandemic threatens to reverse progress in agricultural efficiency, market integration, and climate-resilient innovation. Discover potential solutions to minimize long-term damage, including strategies for integration and coordination. Learn about the broader implications of Africa's food security challenges on global supplies and understand the urgent need for action to safeguard the continent's agricultural future.

Syllabus

Introduction
The impact of COVID19
The impact of COVID19 on Africa
Food security in Africa
Food shortages in Africa
Solutions
Integration
Coordination

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The Aspen Institute

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