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GlobalHort's First Year Anniversary in Arusha, Tanzania
Published on 16th Sep 2008
One year ago, GlobalHort relocated its headquarters to the World Vegetable Center’s Regional Center for Africa (AVRDC-RCA) in Arusha, Tanzania. Since that time, many changes have taken place and staff has greatly expanded at GlobalHort and at AVRDC-RCA as well. As a result, there are now plans to upgrade the hosting facilities.
The GlobalHort staff has expanded to include 4 staff members in addition to Remi Kahane, our Executive Secretary. Jerry Miner, Webmaster and Communication Officer joined the staff in January. Gladys Machange came on as a secretary in February. This was followed by Juergen Anthofer, Portfolio Manager, in June and a second Portfolio Manager, Po-Yung Lai, in July. On August 25, 2008, GlobalHort registered its Statutes in Belgium and hence became fully independent as a not-for-profit international organization.
Over the last year, GlobalHort, through its GlobalHort portal, has become the horticultural platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing worldwide. It has also been instrumental in facilitating and hosting the website for the first All Africa Horticulture Congress and developing the CGIAR Challenge Program proposal on High Value Crops.
GlobalHort has been very active in receiving and developing proposals. Of the four grant proposals that GlobalHort has received for consideration for funding under the financial support of TaiwanICDF, the main themes proposed by AVRDC as the leading research institution pertained to the production of vegetables and nutritional assessment of underutilized crops. GlobalHort has developed a proposal on its own for EduLink. EduLink is a program funded by the African, Caribbean and Pacific group of states (ACP) and European Union to improve the effectiveness and the impact of cooperation in the field of higher education.
Establishing partnerships with various institutions has also been actively pursued by GlobalHort. It has become an associate partner with the Center for Development Research (ZEF) in the development of ValueNet, which is a network of European universities to set up a common training for PhD students related to research on certification standards. ValueNet aims at adapting quality standards for high-value fruit and vegetable crops produced by smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa to meet the requirements for European markets. GlobalHort and its partners in Africa (ACP Secretariat, FARA) and in Europe (CTA, ECART) have placed horticulture as a priority for the next call for proposals of the Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP) of EU-Directorate General for Development. FSTP is to provide innovative solutions in countries that face food security problems. GlobalHort is also a key partner in the USAID Horticulture CRSP proposal to link American universities with other players in the horticultural sectors.
AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center played a pivotal role in launching the establishment of GlobalHort in 2006. After the launch and till now, AVRDC assumed the leadership role in managing financial and administrative affairs for GlobalHort. Subsequently, AVRDC provided the accommodation for GlobalHort at their Regional Center for Africa in Arusha, Tanzania for which GlobalHort is deeply appreciative and has plans to continue to work with AVRDC to further strengthen the complementary partnership that has been established for the good of the common stakeholders. GlobalHort is doing its part to help put Arusha, Tanzania on the global horticultural map. GlobalHort and AVRDC-RCA are taking on new life and new challenges which will lead to greater collaboration with synergistic results. not only in sub-Saharan Africa but the rest of the world as well.
It has been a very exciting year for GlobalHort. We at GlobalHort look forward to our new role as an independent organization that can represent multi-stakeholders more effectively. GlobalHort has a unique niche to fill as a champion for horticultural science for development; and also as a facilitator, coordinator and integrator of the process for enhancing horticultural research, development and private partnership. In addition, GlobalHort serves as a platform for capacity building and knowledge management, which are considered as key activities in promoting human health and economic wellbeing in developing countries.
Awareness Raising Conference on Horticulture for Africa Development(ARCHAD), Maputo, Mozambique November 30, 2008
Published on 26th Sep 2008
GlobalHort and NEPAD are planning to co-host an ARCHAD side event at the CGIAR AGM in Maputo with The Africa Union as the sponsoring body.
After the ARCH for Development in Brussels, June 2007, The Africa Union had requested that GlobalHort organize, in Africa, an Awareness Raising Conference on Horticulture for Africa Development. ARCHAD would further complement and advance the discussions of the series of conferences organized by FAO in Rome and NEPAD in Johannesburg in May-June this year. Full support for inviting high ranking keynote speakers and for convincing decision makers and funding agencies to participate is expected. GlobalHort is, therefore, pleased to invite The Africa Union to convene this conference as a side event of the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the CGIAR. GlobalHort is now well established in Africa since August last year, with its secretariat located in Arusha,Tanzania, hosted by the Regional Center for Africa of the World Vegetable Center.
As a result of the ARCH for Development in Brussels, the European Union DG-Development placed horticulture and underutilized value crops in the priorities of its Food Security Thematic Program (FSTP) and of the Platform of African-European Partnership on Agriculture for Development (PAEPARD). There is a need for a conference to advocate for African horticulture to be placed and considered in the agenda of all continental initiatives, and in the budget of all regional programs. Horticulture is knowledge intensive, and GlobalHort believes that Africans can benefit a lot from their resources, humans and plants, water and soil, with strengthened capacities and appropriate investments in both public and private sectors.
Preliminary program of the Conference:
- Welcome address from a Mozambique representative for Horticulture
- Keynote from AU on food security issues
- Keynote from NEPAD on health and nutrition issues
- Presentation of global partnership by FARA: horticulture as a priority in PAEPARD, FSTP, USAID etc.
- National case studies: Kenya, Cameroon, Mali, etc.
- Regional network: Horticulture Council for SEC-Africa
- Continental projects: PIP-COLEACP (Morag Webb), vBSS
- Mini forum on the needs: capacity, coordination and enabling policies
- GlobalHort for Africa: introduction
It now seems to be a very appropriate time to put more focus on food crops that can improve human health through nutrition, generate employment and diversified incomes to women and young entrepreneurs in particular, and improve the environment without threatening natural resources. During the recent food price crisis, cereals and biofuel crops were highlighted, and once again fruits and vegetables, traditional and indigenous plants were disregarded and inadequately supported.
More details about ARCHAD will be forthcoming. We look forward to your support.
The First All Africa Horticulture Congress Announced for Spring 2009
Published on 14th May 2008
GlobalHort was invited to an ISHS Council and Executive Committee joint meeting in Agadir, Morocco (12-15 April) to announce the organization of the first All Africa Horticulture Congress. ISHS and GlobalHort will facilitate this continental event to ensure audience and high quality performances. The GlobalHort Portal hosts the website for this conference that will be held in Nairobi, Kenya April 26-30, 2009. Click here to access the website.
Neglected Crops Featured in Latest Edition of "New Agriculturalist"
Published on 16th May 2008
The latest edition of New Agriculturist (WrenMedia) focuses on neglected crops. Also included in this edition is a points of view featuring how to make more of undervalued crops. A selection of audio soundbites can also be heard in the podcast (http://www.new-ag.info/listen.php) which starts and ends in Arusha market.
GlobalHort Holds Third Annual Board Meeting in Paris, May 26-27, 2008
Published on 15th Aug 2008
GlobalHort held its annual meeting with an expanded staff in place since the last Board meeting in Hong Kong in December, 2007. Jerry Miner, Webmaster and Communication Officer, started his one-year contract in January, 2008. Juergen Anthofer, Portfolio Manager, began his 2-year contract in June. Prof. Po-Yung Lai is about to start his temporary one-year assignment as Portfolio Officer in July. There have been changes in Board management. Also, there will be a major announcement at the end of August when GlobalHort will become an independent international organization when its statutes have been approved by the Belgian Court. With full-staff on board, an independent status pending and stable management in place, GlobalHort will soon be in a better position to meet its mandate and objectives.
The Board Meeting in Paris was opened by the Acting Chair, Giles Saint-Martin. In his address he asked a very important and challenging question, “In the scope of the present food crisis, how can we commit GlobalHort at a higher political level so that horticultural issues become more visible?” This question set the stage for a very profitable and stimulating two days of discussion.
Remi Kahane and Jerry Miner reported that they have been heavily involved in meetings and proposal writing for the CGIAR Co-Hort High-Value Crop Challenge Program. The GlobalHort Portal was used to communicate private and public information about the proposal’s development. The Board recommended that GlobalHort’s role be focused on communication and advocacy, and that it function as a link and mediator between research on the one side and practical application on the other. Additionally, although GlobalHort was not directly involved in the establishment of the USAID CRSP Horticulture proposal, the Board recommended that GlobalHort continue to link with the American universities and offer partnership opportunities. GlobalHort’s advocacy role needs to be further explored at venues such as the next All Africa Horticulture Congress. Networking needs to be improved in Africa and GlobalHort has a role to play in framing such improvements. Additional funding will have to be secured to help GlobalHort with this coordination role.
A discussion ensued on GlobalHort’s French cooperation program on horticulture (FSP project) and the European programs. It was very encouraging to note that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave a high priority to its FSP project (1.8 M Euros + one staff) in order to demonstrate through this collaboration that other donors should follow its lead and Taiwan’s. While German funding was not forthcoming, an attempt has been made to approach the European Union (EU) for funding support, but GlobalHort was informed by the EU that it must now go through the EU competitive processes. The Board advised GlobalHort to be more focused and identify innovative ways of securing funding from its research partners without being regarded as a competitor for funds. “They must do less but do it better”. GlobalHort compliments its partners and should therefore obtain core funding in order to be able to concentrate on its advocacy role and not involve itself in the competitive processes. The African Agricultural Green Revolution and the newly revised GFAR and CGIAR organizations may be promising avenues for funding. By participating as a member in these organizations, GlobalHort may be in a position to better define a role for itself.
The composition of the Board has changed as a result of the Chair, Tom Lumpkin leaving his DG position at AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center and becoming the new DG of CIMMYT. Dyno Keatinge, the new DG, was nominated to be AVRDC’s replacement representative on the Board. Norm Looney, previously Vice-Chair, was unanimously appointed as Chair of the Board for the next 3 years. Dyno Keatinge was likewise appointed Vice-Chair for 3 years. Boitshepo Giyose was appointed as Secretary and Pai-Po Lee as Treasurer. Two additional Board seats are to be filled as soon as nominees are secured from the private sector and the United Nations. For the latter, a decision will be made at the next Board meeting.
The Board acknowledged the continued financial contribution of $2.5 million annually made by the Taiwanese government through TaiwanICDF to GlobalHort.
In a roundtable discussion, the board members outlined their activities and were able to highlight opportunities for GlobalHort. B. Giyose announced that there is a 10-year pan-African strategy developed by NEPAD with the African Union (AU). Horticulture has been clearly identified as a medium-term solution to food security issues. This offers GlobalHort a role to bring countries together, support them in the production of concept notes and strengthen the coordination by AU in the long term. The International Development and Cooperation Foundation (ICDF) intend to focus its support on horticultural opportunities that address a combination of rice and indigenous vegetables since FAO has reported that 37 countries suffer from food shortages. GlobalHort’s advice would be appreciated regarding these matters. Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), reported that he is co-chairing the group that is working on proposed changes in the CGIAR structure and function. He feels that GlobalHort and GFAR should work together in their interaction and collaboration with the CGIAR partners. A role for GlobalHort perhaps from a management perspective has to be defined in the Global Partnership (GPP). G. Saint-Martin, Advanced Research Institutes (ARI), referring to a recent meeting held at FAO on the food and environmental crisis, suggested that GlobalHort should lead a program to clarify policy and strategy matters regarding diversification and income generation. David King, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP), and Raul Montemayor, IFAP Vice-President stressed that IFAP’s current programs on “empowering farmers in the market” and strengthening linkages between farmer organizations and agricultural research institutions fit in well with GlobalHort’s priorities and mandate.
GlobalHort will hold a semi-annual Board meeting in Arusha, Tanzania at the end of November prior to the Annual General Meeting of the CGIAR in Maputo, Mozambique. We look forward to our continued promotion of horticulture for development and horticulture for health.
Dr. Po-Yung Lai Joins GlobalHort Staff in Arusha
Published on 15th Aug 2008
Dr. Po-Yung Lai has recently joined the Arusha staff in a temporary one-year assignment as a Portfolio Manager with GlobalHort. Po-Yung Lai, born in Taiwan, received his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in the U.S. He comes to GlobalHort with over 30 years of teaching and administrative experience. Dr. Lai was approached by the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), the major donor country of GlobalHort, to join the small, yet well experienced staff of GlobalHort. Within the capacities associated with his various positions, Dr. Lai became deeply involved in the development of solutions for a multitude of problems or issues confronting farmers and particular industries such as ornamental, vegetable, fruit, and other horticultural or field crops. When serving as the Assistant Director at the University of Hawaii (UH), Dr. Lai worked closely not only with county agents and extension specialists but also with farmers. Po-Yung is an enthusiastic problem-solver at heart and is a trusted guardian of the interests and wellbeing of farmers and other stakeholders.
Dr. Lai states that he accepted the offer to join GlobalHort because “I firmly believe in GlobalHort’s mission to help improve the health and nutrition of the people of developing countries”. Dr. Lai arrived in Arusha in early July. During the past month he has adapted well to daily life at the World Vegetable Center’s Regional Center for Africa. He has been particularly impressed with the friendliness and politeness of Tanzanian people. Dr. Lai feels that he will be able to help GlobalHort establish the financial and administrative systems that will enable it to work efficiently as a fully independent international organization.
Dr. Lai first served as an entomologist in 1975, then as Branch Manager and finally as Administrator of the Division of Plant Industry, Hawaii Department of Agriculture in 1984. During his tenure of 16 years at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, he managed several state-wide programs, including plant pest control, pesticide, and plant quarantine. In 1991, Dr. Lai joined the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at UH, as the Assistant Director in charge of the Extension Service. In 1997, Dr. Lai took early retirement to join the faculty of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan, in charge of establishing and organizing the Graduate Institute of Tropical Agriculture which was later renamed the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation. With financial support from the TaiwanICDF, a scholarship program was initiated that enabled recruiting students from developing countries to study in agriculture-related fields for their Master’s degrees. This program was started in 1998 with only 6 students from Senegal, the Gambia, Solomon Islands, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Haiti. It was later expanded to include BSc and PhD programs with a total of 78 students in 2008. There are now 78 alumni working around the world. As a result of its successes, the scholarship program has become a model of its kind in Taiwan attracting a total of 13 renowned universities in Taiwan to join the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance organized under the TaiwanICDF. Dr. Lai was appointed as the Director of the Office of International Affairs due to his achievements in successfully organizing a graduate institution at NPUST and then was twice appointed as the Vice President of NPUST in charge of academic affairs in 2002 and 2006. After having worked at the NPUST for over 10 years, Dr. Lai retired from the NPUST and was offered an honorary title of Professor Emeritus. He was subsequently appointed as a Visiting Professor at Dr. Lai’s alma mater, National Chung Hsing University.
GlobalHort Activities Featured in Chronica Horticulturae
Published on 25th Sep 2008
In the v.4(2), 2008 issue of Chronica Horturae, there are a number of articles that feature or relate to GlobalHort activities.
The Executive Secretary, Remi Kahane, was the lead author of an article entitled "Bourbon Vanilla: Natural Flavour with a Future" p. 23-28. The issue also has summaries of the First Symposium on Horticulture in Europe, the International Symposium on the Socio-Economic Impact of Modern Vegetable Production Technology in Tropical Asia and the FAV Health 2007 International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables. Remi Kahane was the convenor of one of the workshops, "European Horticulture for Development", at the Symposium on Horticulture in Europe. GlobalHort invited 3 speakers from Africa to make presentations: George Muluh, Bebe Giyose and Lusike Wasilwa. Remi Kahane was the co-convenor of the symposium on modern vegetable production in Tropical Asia. As a result of a roundtable forum following the meeting, he drafted recommendations for the improvement of public-private partnership for the vegetable sector. The FAV Symposium had reprentation from GlobalHort in the form of Thomas Lumpkin and Bebe Giyose who were keynote speakers.
Horticultural Council for Southern, Eastern and Central Africa (HCA) Recently Launched
Published on 21st Aug 2008
The horticulture industry in Africa recently passed an important milestone in its development with the launch of a regional body of horticultural associations. On March 30th, representatives from the national associations from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Ethiopia, converged in Nairobi to sign the memorandum bringing into being the Horticultural Council of Africa (HCA). More details can be found ion pages 13-15 of the Sept.-Dec, 2007 issue of Horticultural Insight Magazine: Quarterly Publication of The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya.
The First Issue of African Journal of Horticultural Science (AJHS) has Recently Been Published
Published on 21st Aug 2008
The Horticultural Association of Kenya has recently published its inaugural edition. Abstracts of articles may be found here. You can obtain a copy of the journal from the Secretariat. Send an email to hak@agr.jkuat.ac.ke or hak.2006@yahoo.com
African Fruits are Featured in the Latest Volume of the Lost Crops of Africa Series
Published on 23rd May 2008
Lost Crops of Africa: Fruits was published by National Academies Pres
s (2008). It is the third volume in a series devoted to African plant resources. Note: All three books in the series are available free online. Click on book at right to access order information and full-text.
This book is the third in a series evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes 24 little-known indigenous African cultivated and wild fruits that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists, policymakers, and the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each fruit to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each fruit is also described in a separate chapter, based on information provided and assessed by experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume II African vegetables.
Africa Region Vegetable production and Research Training Course, July 3-Nov., 2008
Published on 6th Jun 2008
AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center; Regional Center for Africa is offering an intensive Africa Region Training course on vegetable crops production and research from 3 July to 4 November 2008. This course, is directed toward professionals who undertake vegetable research, development and extension activities in Africa. The course offers a balanced blend of theoritical and practical-oriented training with emphasis on addressing production constraints of priority vegetable crops in Africa. Topics will include crop production practices, pest and disease management, soil fertility management, seed production, experimental design and statistics, breeding and genetics, indigenous vegetables, nutrition, Economics and Marketing, Extension and more. Course and registration information can be accessed by clicking on the following links:
Employment Opportunities in Arusha, Tanzania
Published on 6th Jun 2008
Two vBSS (pan-African program on Vegetable Breeding and Seed Systems in Africa) positions are now open at The World Vegetable Regional Center for Africa.
New Chair and Vice-Chair Appointed at GlobalHort Board Meeting
Published on 11th Jun 2008
GlobalHort had its 3rd Board Meeting in Paris May 27, 2008 in which Dr. Norman Looney, President of ISHS, was confirmed as Chair of the Board replacing Dr. Tom Lumpkin. Dr. Dyno Keatinge, Director General of The Wold Vegetable Center, was confirmed as Vice-Chair. Dr. Tom Lumpkin, formerly Director General of AVRDC- The World Vegetable Center, has moved to his new position as DG at CIMMYT. GlobalHort would like to welcome its new executive members and would like to thank Dr. Lumpkin for his vision, dedication and leadership and wish him well in his new position.
Postdoc Position Available for a Supply Chain Quality Economist in Vietnam
Published on 20th Jun 2008
At INRA-CIRAD there is a postdoc position (18 months of which 15 will be in Hanoi) to work on isupply chain quality to improve the sanitary conditions of the food system in Viet Nam's producer organization. The job description can be found at the Cirad site in English: http://www.cirad.fr/en/empl_formation/poste/page.php?id=234
Dans le cadre d'un projet INRA-CIRAD un poste de postdoc (18 mois dont 15 a Hanoi) à pourvoir sur le thème de l'action collective dans les filières alimentaires au Vietnam (contrôle de la qualité sanitaire des légumes dans les organisations de producteurs au Vietnam).La description du poste est sur le site du Cirad en français sur: http://www.cirad.fr/fr/empl_formation/poste/page.php?id=233en
Online Fruit Encyclopedia "Fruitipedia" Now Available
Published on 20th Jun 2008
Fruitipedia: Encyclopedia of Edible Fruits of the World, is an online encyclopedia currently containing 200 fruit species. The publisher, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar, welcomes contributed articles.
Neglected and Underutilized Crops Capacity Building Opportunity for Young Scientists
Published on 22nd Jul 2008
Bioversity International, the Global Facilitation Unit for Neglected and Underutilized Species (GFU) and the International Foundation for Science (IFS) have announced a new initiative to develop the capacity of young scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa to carry out research on neglected and underutilized species. The theme of this initiative is orientated towards under-utilized species which will have a potential role in mitigating the effects of climate change in marginal agricultural zones with regard to their ability to withstand abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity. Young scientists interested in this theme are invited to submit a Research Note and apply for participation in a proposal writing workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The Call for Research Notes on Neglected and Underutilized Crops and a guideline for concept notes can be found at: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/index.php?id=189. The Deadline for submissions is 31 August, 2008
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Announces Job Opportunities in Nairobi, Kenya
Published on 22nd Jul 2008
The positions include a senior Agro-Ecologist, a senior research scientist on Agroforestry Tree Product Markets and Enterprises, and Head of Human Resources. Details about these and other profesional positions in developing countries can be found at http://www.globalrecruitment.net/Position_Openings.html. To apply send email cover letter and resume/cv to jsolomon@globalrecruitment.net.
Call for Abstracts for the 2nd International Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture, Bologna, Italy June 9-13, 2009
Published on 1st Aug 2008
Scientific contributions are welcome, concerning a wide range of topics: from ecophysiology and plant management in urban environment, through psychological and social aspects of gardening, plant use and garden design - including transversal views where landscape architecture meets functional horticultural management in the cities – to urban agriculture. Contributions dealing with innovative solutions for garden design and management, including ecological engineering and technologies, are warmly welcome. Abstracts should be submitted electronically only, to dista.luh2009@unibo.it before October 13th, 2008. An abstract in English of about 300 words should be presented on a single A4 page (File Word - .doc). Please structure the abstract as follows:
- Topic
- Plants in historical gardens.
- Urban landscape horticulture.
- Green roofs, vertical gardens and living walls.
- Interior landscape.
- Ecophysiology and vegetation management in urban environment.
- Food and flowers production in/for the cities.
- Social and psychological role of horticulture in the urban environment.
- Urban horticulture meets architecture.
- Title
- Author (s) and affiliation
- Corresponding author’s address
- Text of abstract
- Presentation: oral or poster
Visit the Conference website (http://www.luh2009.org/) for instructions
Edition Harmattan Publishes Books on Urban Agriculture
Published on 4th Aug 2008
Deux ouvrages viennent de paraître aux éditions de L’Harmattan dans la collection « Ethique Economique » :
- « Agricultures et développement urbain en Afrique subsaharienne – Gouvernance et approvisionnement des villes »
- « Agricultures et développement urbain en Afrique subsaharienne – Environnement et enjeux sanitaires».
Ces deux ouvrages rassemblent les travaux issus du colloque intitulé Agricultures et développement urbain en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre qui s’est tenu à Yaoundé au Cameroun du 30 octobre au 03 novembre 2005. Ce colloque a bénéficié de l’appui du ministère français des Affaires étrangères dans le cadre du Fonds de solidarité prioritaire (FSP) régional Promotion d’une agriculture urbaine et périurbaine durable en région Ouest et Centre africaine (Cameroun, Sénégal, Bénin). Trois instituts de recherche agricole impliqués dans le FSP, en partenariat avec le Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD, France), ont contribué à l’organisation de ce colloque : l’Institut de recherche agricole pour le développement (IRAD, Cameroun), l’Institut national des recherches agricoles du Bénin (INRAB) et l’Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles (ISRA).Pour plus de renseignements, vous pouvez consulter le site de l’éditeur : http://www.editions-harmattan.fr/index.asp?navig=catalogue&obj=collection&no=364
Financial Support Offered for Sub-Saharan Africans to Attend Fruit Tree Workshop in Burkina Faso
Published on 5th Aug 2008
A Regional Workshop on the "Potential Role of Local Fruit Tree Species for Nutrition, Poverty Alleviation and Biodiversity Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Factors to Consider" will be held 23-26 Feb. 2009 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Registration information and information for sponsorship can be accessed here.
Prix de Recherche de la Fondation Louis Bonduelle
Published on 24th Sep 2008
Nutrition et Comportement alimentaire
La Fondation Louis Bonduelle souhaite favoriser la Recherche sur des grands thèmes en Nutrition et Comportement alimentaire, en aidant des étudiants (médecins ou chercheurs) pendant la réalisation d'une thèse ou d'un travail de recherche.Elle a ainsi créé le Prix de Recherche Louis Bonduelle, doté d'un montant de 10.000 euros.Ce prix s'adresse à des candidats âgés de moins de 35 ans dans les disciplines suivantes :
Nutrition, Psychologie, Sociologie, Médecine, Diététique, Pharmacie, Sciences, Agroalimentaire, Sciences Humaines.Le prix récompensera un travail portant sur :
La Nutrition ou le Comportement Alimentaire au sens le plus large, qu’il s’agisse de recherche expérimentale, clinique, sociologique ou épidémiologique.Télécharger le Dossier d'inscription Date limite de réception des dossiers : vendredi 7 novembre 2008
Fondation Louis Bonduelle
Prix de Recherche
BP 30 173
59653 Villeneuve d’Ascq
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