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Developing Africa’s next generation of scientists for sustainable food systems transformation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We reflect on the FSNet-Africa model of strengthening research capacity for food systems transformation in Africa.By equipping early-career researchers with skills to undertake engaged, transdisciplinary research and fostering collaborations with stakeholders, the model has led to context-relevant innovations and strengthened policy linkages.Outcomes include improved researcher competencies, international partnerships, and tangible tools for food system resilience.The FSNet-Africa approach demonstrates how locally grounded, stakeholder-informed research can drive sustainable change, offering a replicable model for building the next generation of African scientists committed to equitable and inclusive food systems development.

Source: South African Journal of Science

DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2025/22263

Authors: Frans Swanepoel, Melody Mentz-Coetzee

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Research, Science, and Academia

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Zero hunger, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: UK Research and Innovation, University of Leeds, University of Pretoria, Global Challenges Research Fund