These meetings are a unique forum for the entire range of stakeholders from the development sector, value chains and the pulse and fodder legume research sector. They will be a unique opportunity to compare views, share knowledge and boost innovation in terms of legumes.
This latest edition will look at four main topics:
Protein sovereignty
The role of legumes in protein sovereignty in Africa: What issues? What differences? What complementarities?
Food transition
Achieving food transition using legumes: What is the current dynamic? How can it be encouraged and how can we promote sustainable, high nutritional quality food systems?
Production systems
Legume diversity within production systems: What genetic resources? What suitable cropping systems? What ecosystem services are generated?
Collective organizations
Value chain collective organizations relating to legumes: What type of organization? What are the obstacles to be overcome? What opportunities?