A discussion organised by the the Africa All Party Parliamentary Group, the Royal African Society and the International Institute for Environment and Development looked at the implications of the food crisis for Africa – both the opportunities and the threats – as well as possible interventions and the possibility of a Green Revolution for Africa. It also critically assessed the role of bioenergy in the current crisis and in the future of sustainable agricultural production in Africa.
Speakers
- Dr Monty JonesExecutive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
- Dr Camilla ToulminDirector, International Institute for Environment and Development
- Professor Lawrence Haddad Director, Institute of Development Studies
- ChairHugh Bayley MPChair, Africa All Party Parliamentary Group
Reference: Events Royal African Society