The Chameleon: Improving water use, food supply and incomes

Posted on August 02, 2019

Globally 1.1 billion people lack access to water and 2.7 billion experience water scarcity for at least one month of the year. Agriculture takes up 60% of freshwater usage. A typical farmer spends a significant amount of time and money irrigating their plots. They often do not realise that they...

How combining and fermenting grains can help nutrition in Africa

Posted on August 02, 2019

With the emergence of climate change, alternative solutions are needed to improve the availability of food. This is particularly true in Africa where most countries rely on rain to water their plants. Consequently, food becomes scarce during periods of drought.

USTAWI: Combatting hidden hunger in Africa

Posted on August 01, 2019

We often mistakenly assume that malnutrition is visible and manifests in physical appearance. However, there is a form of malnutrition that is not visible and occurs when a person is not getting enough vitamins and minerals from their food. For example, iron deficiency anaemia can be caused by...

South Africa’s first SDG report card: how to move beyond ticking boxes

Posted on July 11, 2019

South Africa will present its first progress report on the Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations on 17 July. This report will provide a rather extensive snapshot of the country’s progress towards the 169 ambitious targets.

University of Pretoria team shares reflections on influencing policy change

Posted on March 20, 2019

A team of researchers from the University of Pretoria recently showcased the influence of their policy research at a Food Security Policy Innovation Lab (FSP) Reflection Workshop in Washington, DC. The workshop sought to profile the work carried out under the USAID-funded programme led by...