The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) have partnered under the umbrella of the “South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)” framework. This alliance aims to unite scholars from African and European universities…
Addressing the complex INSSPIRE challenges of establishing sustainable food systems and adapting to climate change necessitates a collaborative, inter (or even trans-)disciplinary approach involving a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, e.g., academics, students, teachers, entrepreneurs, activists, civil society representatives, public servants,…
Regenerative agriculture represents a promising path forward for sustainable food production and land management. The role of academia in training university students towards the implementation and sustainability of regenerative agriculture is pivotal. Through education, research, practical experience, networking, and advocacy,…
From the 9th to the 18th of July, the INSSPIRE project provided me with an opportunity to interact with a wide network of multidisciplinary players in the South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) and the Global North. It was an intense week of different…
In 2021, Kenya’s banked population was found to be above the global average of 76 percent of adults with an account at a bank or regulated institution such as a credit union, microfinance institution, or a mobile money service provider….
I woke up this morning with a huge Kisumu City lag that made me resort to reflecting on a talk held between Denyse, Lilian, Mekky and myself during the last team Acacia Hotel poolside lunch. In the talk, Lilian was…
In a quest to capture the essence of the INSSPIRE project, a unique and exciting competition was organized in December 2022. The competition invited students to channel their creativity and design skills to craft a complete style guide for the…
Watching the Kenyan and Ugandan sister television stations on Valentine day this year, one would not fail to conclude that there were more smiles and red colours in the streets of Kampala than Nairobi! My hunch is that the Kenyan…
The INSSPIRE project officially launched on January 1st, 2023, with the aim of promoting evidence-based inclusive education for sustainable development. Through building intra-university capacity, strengthening university-community collaboration, and enhancing inter-university partnerships, the project seeks to develop higher education staff capacity…
