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How to establish a seedbank in your community
THE UTILITY OF A SEEDBANK
Community seedbanks can empower farmers to use, exchange and conserve plant varieties. This helps to …
The uses of microfinance in Africa
Microfinance is a type of banking service offered to people who normally have no access to finance. People excluded from …
Free trade and the African market
Countries today are importing (buying) and exporting (selling) goods from each other more than ever before. This is because of …
GMOs and Africa’s future in farming
WHAT ARE GM CROPS?
Climate change and population growth are making it harder for African farmers to meet domestic and …
The benefits of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for renewable energy in Africa
These are exciting times for the renewable energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Governments are showing a willingness to find sustainable …
An introduction to biofuels and their role in Africa
WHAT ARE BIOFUELS?
In today’s world of growing sources of , there is a rise in . They are natural …
The agricultural potential of Africa
Agriculture and farming is the largest economic sector in Africa making up about 15% of total output. However, Africa has …
An introduction to microfinance
WHAT IS MICROFINANCE?
Microfinance is a type of banking service offered to people who normally have no access to finance. …
Ethical fashion in Africa
When wearing clothes, we should think about where they come from. The sad fact is that a lot of clothes …