Third IAALD Africa conference kicks off in Johannesburg

Today in Johannesburg, some 90 people participated in the 3rd IAALD Africa conference. Focusing on 'e-Agriculture for Improved Livelihoods and Food Security in Africa', the first sessions looked at uses of mobile phones in agriculture - with presenters reporting on experiences from India, Zambia and South Africa.

The programme is online

With support by CTA and the active involvement of young people participating in the ARDYIS project, the event can be followed live - try it out!


Twitter hashtag: #aginfoafrica

Third IAALD Africa Chapter Conference - May 21-23, 2012

Video Interview: Justin Chisenga, President of the IAALD Africa Chapter working at the FAO Regional Office in Ghana invites to the Third IAALD Africa Chapter Conference, taking place from May 21-23, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference theme is e-Agriculture for Improved Livelihoods and Food Security in Africa. More information is available from the web site www.iaald-africa.org. Abstracts should be submitted by September 30, 2011.