Progress 06/01/20 to 05/30/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Farmers and food processors in Sub-Sahara Africa Students and Scientists in Sub-Sahara Africa University administrators in Africa International Agencies in Sub-Sahara Africa Local and State Government officials Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project provided the PD an opportunity to develop presentations that he presented to lecturers (faculty), staff, and administrators, local government officials in Kogi State- Nigeria, and Kenya. The project also enabled PD to organize a Nutrition and Health Conference for the management of chronic diseases at the Catholic University Institute of Buea. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The PD has incorporated Knowledge gained from this project into the DSU's Global Societies Course and Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Policy course syllabi (HMEC 473 and HMEC-615). Knowledge gained from this project was disseminated to scientists, students, farmers, and community leaders in targeted communities in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The Project Director plans to travel to Nigeria and establish a working relationship with scientists and administrators at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) that will facilitate the execution of the CEGFSD-awarded project titled "Collaborative Approach to Enhance Food Production and Quality to Improve Food Security in West Africa". The PD plans to work with scientists, students, farmers, and community leaders to successfully execute the CEGFSD-awarded project
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Project Director (PD) started project activities in February 2022. The PD traveled to Kogi State, Nigeria where he visited four universities, and met with lecturers (faculty), scientists, local and state government officials, and stakeholders to study the food system and food security in Kogi State about food production, processing, distribution, and challenges that contribute to food insecurity and malnutrition in the region. During the meetings with lecturers (faculty), scientists, local and state administrators, and stakeholders, the PD discussed and provided cost-effective methods for food processing and preservation to reduce post-harvest losses that could help to reduce food insecurity. The PD also introduced cost-effective methods of irrigation that should be introduced among small and low-income farmers to improve food production. The PD also traveled to Kenya (May 2022 to August 4th, 2022). In Kenya, PD met with university lecturers (faculty), scientists, local government officials, stakeholders, and national and international agencies' staff, (like USAID, ILRI, IITA, etc.). During the meetings with university lecturers (faculty), scientists, local government officials, stakeholders, and national and international agencies' staff, PD studied their contributions to food production, processing, and distribution, and the challenges that are contributing to food insecurity and malnutrition in the country. At every meeting, PD discussed and provided cost-effective methods for food processing and preservation to reduce post-harvest losses that could help to reduce food insecurity. PD also introduced cost-effective methods of irrigation that should be introduced among small farmers to improve food production. During the meeting with USAID staff and scientists, PD discussed practical approaches that local government officials and NGOs should introduce to reduce protein deficiency in rural communities in Kenya. PD also organized meetings with some national and international agencies to discuss approaches to improve food production and reduce post-harvest losses to reduce food insecurity. PD organized a campus-wide seminar with lecturers (faculty), staff, and administrators at Jomo Kenyata University of Agriculture and Technology. The PD has incorporated Knowledge gained from this project into the DSU's Global Societies Course and Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Policy courses (HMEC 473 and HMEC-615). In July 2023, the Project Director traveled to Rwanda (July 16, 2023, to July 30, 2023). In Rwanda, PD met with the University of Rwanda lecturers (faculty) and scientists; stakeholders, and government agency officials to discuss approaches to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition in Rwanda. During the meetings, I provided information on how farmers can develop organic fertilizers to improve crop production. I also provided information on how to improve nutrition for children and pregnant women in rural areas in Rwanda. To continue his work on food security challenges in the Sub-Sahara, PD traveled to Cameroon in November 2023 and met with the university lecturers (faculty)/scientists, and stakeholders in the city of Buea. During the visit to Cameroon, PD organized a Nutrition and Health Conference for the management of chronic diseases at the Catholic University Institute of Buea. The conference was well attended by 300 participants (students, lecturers, staff, nurses, chefs, restaurant owners and community leaders). The topics that the PD covered during the conference were (1) Food is Medicine: A Tool for Prevention & Treatment of Diet-related Chronic Diseases, (2) Diet & Management of Diabetes & Cardiovascular Diseases (3) Transforming Aging and Preventing Diseases with Nutrition. The PD also traveled to Cameroon in April 2024 and organized workshops with farmers in rural communities. At the workshops, PD provided information on cropping systems that can improve soil health and crop production. PD informed farmers that intercropping legumes like soybean with root crops like cassava have the potential to improve soil health and crop production thereby reducing food insecurity. The project provided information that was used to write grants on food security challenges in Sub-Sahara Africa. To sustain PD's work on food security challenges in Sub-Sahara Africa, PD submitted a project titled "Collaborative Approach to Enhance Food Production and Quality to Improve Food Security in West Africa" to the 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense. The Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD) awarded the project in the amount of $125,000. This CEGFSD project will provide an opportunity for PD to work with scientists at the University of Calabar in Nigeria to 1) promote mixed crop/intercropping farming, 2) develop nutrition education activities to bridge the knowledge gap, and 3) introduce post-harvest preservation technology among farmers for the purpose reducing the problem of food insecurity in Nigeria.
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Progress 06/01/22 to 05/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Faculty, staff and students at universities in Kenya and Africa countries Local, state and federal government officials in Kenya and African countries Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project provided the PD an opportunity to develop presentations that he presented to faculty, staff, studentd and administrators, local government officials in Kenya, and Kogi State-Nigeria How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The PD has incorporated Knowledge gained from this project into the DSU's Global Societies Course and Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Policy course syllabi (HMEC 473 and HMEC-615). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Project Director plans to request a one-year No-cost Extension that will provide additional time to complete outlined project objectives. PD plans to the University of Buea (UoB) and Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB), Cameroon, the University of Nairobi, Kenya and the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Nigeria.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Project Director (PD) started project activities in February 2022. The PD traveled to Kogi State, Nigeria where he visited four universities, and met with lecturers (faculty), scientists, local and state government officials, and stakeholders to study thefood system and food security in Kogi State in relation to food production, processing, distribution, and challenges that contribute to food insecurity and malnutrition in the region. During the meetings withlecturers (faculty), scientists, local and state administrators, and stakeholders, the PD discussed and provided cost-effective methods for food processing and preservation to reduce post-harvest losses that could help to reduce food insecurity.The PD also introduced cost-effective methods of irrigation methods that should be introduced among small farmers to improve food production. The PD also traveled to Kenya (May 2022 to August 4th, 2022). In Kenya, PD met with universitylecturers (faculty), scientists, local government officials, stakeholders, and national and international agencies' staff, (like USAID, ILRI, IITA, etc.).During the meetings with universitylecturers (faculty), scientists, local government officials, stakeholders,and national and international agencies' staff, PD studied their contributions tofood production, processing, and distribution, and the challenges that are contributing to food insecurity and malnutrition in the country. At every meeting, PD discussed and provided cost-effective methods for food processing and preservation to reduce post-harvest losses that could help to reduce food insecurity. PD also introduced cost-effective methods of irrigation that should be introduced among small farmers to improve food production. During the meeting with USAID staff and scientists, PD discussed practical approaches that local government officials and NGOs should introduce to reduce protein deficiency in rural communities in Kenya. PD also had meetings with some national and international agencies to discuss approaches to improve food production and reduce post-harvest losses to reduce food insecurity. PD did organize a campus-wide seminar with faculty, staff, students and administratorsJomo Kenyata University of Agriculture and Technology. The PD has incorporated Knowledge gained from this project into the DSU's Global Societies Course and Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Policy courses (HMEC 473 and HMEC-615).
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Progress 06/01/21 to 05/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:Faculty at collaborative institutions in Africa Students at Delaware State University and collaborative institutions in Africa Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Project funds provide Project Director a unique opportunity to travel to Kenya and Nigeria. Project Director was able to build collaboration for teaching and reseach in the area of food systems, food security and nutrition. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results from this project areincorporated into the DSU's Global Societies Course and Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Policy courses (HMEC 473 and HMEC-615). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Knowledge gained from this project activities will be incorporated into the DSU's Global Societies Course and Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Policy courses (HMEC 473 and HMEC-615). PD will develop course syllabus for a Food System and Security course.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The objective of this project is to assess food security and nutrition in relation to understand food production, processing, distribution and consumption in selected African countries. Project Director established contacts with collaborators in Kenya, Cameroon and Nigeria. Project Director (PD) started project activities in February 2022. PD traveled to Kogi State, Nigeria where he visited four universities, and met with lecturers (faculty), scientists, local and state government officials, and stakeholders to study thefood system and food security in Kogi State in relation to food production, processing, distribution and consumption. PD also assessed the challenges/factors that contribute to food insecurity and malnutrition in the region. During the meetings withlecturers (faculty), scientists, local and state administrators, and stakeholders, PD discussed and provided cost-effective methods for food processing and preservation to reduce post-harvest losses that could help to reduce food insecurity.PD also introduced cost-effective methods of irrigation like digging wells inset pumps that are powered with solar panel) that should be introduced to improve food production. PD also traveled to Kenya in May 2022 until August 4th, 2022. In Kenya, PD met with universitylecturers (faculty), scientists, local government officials, stakeholders, and national and international agencies' staff, [like USAID, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI); Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA); Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), WeEffect Global, Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)].During meetings with universitylecturers (faculty), scientists, local government officials, stakeholders,and national and international agencies' staff, PD asked questions and got answers about their contributions tofood production, processing, and distribution. PD also asked questions about local and regional challenges/factors that are contributing to food insecurity and malnutrition in the country. At every meeting, PD discussed and provided cost-effective methods for food processing and preservation to reduce post-harvest losses that could help to reduce food insecurity. PD also introduced cost-effective methods of irrigation that should be introduced to improve food production. During the meeting with USAID staff, PD discussed practical approaches and local food groups that should be introduced to reduce protein deficiency in rural communities in Kenya. PD visited Egerton University, had a meeting with lecturers (faculty) and staff where we discussed challenges/factors that affect local food production, processing, distribution, and marketing. PD and participants also discussed issues relating to digital farming, post-harvest challenges, irrigation challenges, youth participation in agriculture and the role of extension service in addressing local and regional food security challenges. PD did organize a campus-wide seminar with lecturers (faculty), staff, and administrators at Jomo Kenyata University of Agriculture and Technology.
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Progress 06/01/20 to 05/31/21
Outputs
Target Audience:Faculty (Project Director at DSU) Faculty/Sciences (CollaboratorsatJaramogi Oginaga Odinga University of Science &Technology, University of Nairobi and Maseno University, in Kenya Students at DSU and Kenya Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Project Director plans to request for a one-year No-cost Extension that will provide additional time to complete outlined project objectives. PD plans to use Zoom platform to work with collaborators remotely until when it is safe to travel to Kenya.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
This grant was awarded in June 2021, unfortunately work on project activities have not been executed this year because project activities were suspended due the outbreak of COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Project Director was unable to execute any project activity because the university was forced to shut down all activities on campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, domestic and international travels were suspended. PD was unable to work with international collaborators.
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