How Inductive Learning Transformed Community Engagement in Eastern Uganda
Inductive learning approaches were among the teachings and learning methodologies that the INSSPIRE project emphasized during the COIL workshop in Kampala in October 2024.
Milking the Cow: Bridging Theory and Practice in Food Systems (And Why It’s Not as Hard as It Seems)
So, I milked a cow!!! Something that was never in my bucket list (pun intended) because in my mind, I’d pictured the whole process as some intricate art—a delicate balance between not offending the cow and not making a fool of myself.
1st INSSPIRE Newsletter is out!
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…
Workshops on Food Systems Transformation in Mbarara
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…
INSSPIRE: Catalysing Sustainable Global Food Systems through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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…
Breaking Down Silos: Issues in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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,…
Donkeys in Sustainable Food System
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…
Be INSSPIRED to boycote Valentine’s Day!
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…