First West Africa Summit on Organic Agriculture (1st WASUMMIT)

Abeokuta, Nigeria, 17-21 Nov 2008

Organic Agriculture involves the production and handling of food and fibre by exploiting the beneflts of ecological cycles, ensuring fairness to all stake holders and excluding the use of synthetic agrochemicais which are harmful to health or the environment.
Awareness of the benefit of organic agriculture is increasing in West Africa. Nonetheltess, the potential of West Africa in organic agricutture remains under exploited. To redress this, there is the need for effective networking among West African scientists, farmers, students and other stakeholders which necessitated this conference.

Aim of the conference
1. Spread current knowledge, competencies and technology development in organic agriculture throughout West Africa
2. Experience-sharing among organic agriculture scientists and practitioners in West Africa
3. Enhancing collaborative opportunities in West Africa and beyond

Theme
Organic Agriculture and the Millennium Development Goals

Sub-themes
a. Organíc agriculture and poverty alleviation
b. Organic agriculture and environmental health
c. Organic agriculture in HIV/AIDS and other health issues
d. Organic Policy and trade
e. Gender issues in organic agriculture in developing countries

Documents and Presentations

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Coordinators