|
|
West African, Central American conferences explore science-based solutions for accelerating agricultural productivity.
- Article from:
-
AgExporter
- Article date:
-
December 1, 2004
- Author:
- Van Chantfort, Eric
|
Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2004 U.S. Department of Agriculture. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Two regional conferences an ocean apart brought the message and promise of agricultural science and technology to Central America and West Africa earlier this year.
The participants, including government ministers and several heads of state, discussed the costs and benefits of specific technologies as well as the larger issues of hunger, poverty and economic development. They emerged with new initiatives and commitments to strengthen cooperation, expand local scientific expertise and increase access to beneficial agricultural and food technologies, including biotechnology.
USDA cosponsored the regional conferences as part of the broader effort to continue the work ...