A call for papers: A way out of the food crisis for Africa
The June 2008 Food Summit convened by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) called for increased investment and support for developing countries most negatively affected by high food prices.
A special double issue of the ATDF Journal seeks to address the food crisis from an African perspective - with a focus on national experiences and best and not-so-good practices in agricultural policies, food production and marketing.The Summit on rising food prices, convened by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in June, has called on the international community to increase assistance for developing countries, in particular the least developed countries and those that are most negatively affected by high food prices.
Papers could present national experiences in addressing the food crisis and case studies on best and not-so-good practices in agricultural policies, food production and marketing systems.
Papers may also address:
1. What is needed to enable Africa contribute to mobilize its agricultural potential
2. How sustainable is agriculture in Africa?
3. How can access to infrastructure, education, technologies and key services be ensured for small- and large-scale farmers in Africa
4. To what extent are international dimensions and institutions contributing to or can be used to avert the food crisis in Africa and
5. The impact of neocolonial patterns in the food supply chains between Europe and Africa.
The Journal is interdisciplinary and focuses on concrete policies and measures of practical relevance. Authors that are interested in contributing to this issue should follow the guidelines of the journal. The papers have to be submitted by July 15th. After a peer-review process and subsequent revisions the double issue will be published by end of August 2008.
