Dr. Felip Koch and Laurent Thévenet of UPEC discuss their enthusiasm for joining the SSTC network, highlighting the potential for enhanced North-South collaboration and mutual learning. They share their motivations and key takeaways from their first workshop, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives in addressing global challenges.
We are happy to announce the release of the first newsletter for the INSSPIRE project, an initiative to enhance evidence-based education on food systems and climate change in Africa and beyond. After a year of dedicated work and collaboration, this…
The transformation of food systems is essential for ensuring global food security and combating climate change. By fostering international collaboration and innovative educational approaches, we can address these pressing challenges and create a sustainable future for all. Between the 6th…
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…
