Press Release - Note No. 5873
Africa is rich in both natural and human resources, yet nearly 200 million of its people are undernourished because of inadequate food supplies.  Comprehensive strategies are needed across the continent to harness the power of science and technology in ways that boost agricultural productivity, profitability, and sustainability -- ultimately ensuring that all Africans have access to enough safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs...

Press Release - SG/SM/9389 AFR/979 DEV/2477
Following is the text of opening remarks, as delivered by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, at the launch today of the InterAcademy Council (IAC) report entitled “Realizing the Promise and Potential of African Agriculture:  Science and Technology Strategies for Improving Agricultural Productivity and Food Security in Africa”...

Press Release - AFR/980 / DEV/2478
Comprehensive strategies -- particularly advances in research and development -- are needed across Africa to harness the power of science and technology in ways that not only boost agricultural productivity, profitability, and sustainability, but ultimately ensure that families become food secure and obtain the full range of nutrients that they need every day...