The International Food Policy Research Institute, which is based in Washington D.C., convened a workshop of 14 researchers from Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia. All these researchers deal with the linkages between health, food security, migration, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods and community development. Facilitated by the Sustainability Institute, the purpose of this workshop was to enable these African researchers to gain a deeper understanding of sustainability, and the implications for their own research. The discussions were wide ranging, touching on many of the most difficult challenges facing communities in Africa. Network relations were established and the Sustainability Institute was able to deepen and widen its networks in Africa.
The Sustainability Institute is a non-profit trust, founded in 1999. An international living and learning centre focussing on studies and experience in ecology, community and spirit, we work in partnership with the School of Public Management and Planning, University of Stellenbosch in the following areas of education (Masters and PhD degrees in Sustainable Development Planning and Sustainable Agriculture), Early Childhood Development, Community Development Practice and Management, project facilitation to establish Sustainable Neighbourhood Developments in various localities,policy research in the sustainable development sector. The Institute is located in the Lynedoch EcoVillage, a place where we have provided development facilitation to create a space for sustainable living and learning.
In partnership with the School of Public Management and Planning, University of Stellenbosch
With support from Spier