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Socio-economic empowerment of women deals with diverse issues that aim at improving the general status of women. Many scholars have explored the impact of women empowerment in family and community nutritional outcomes. These societal challenges are some o

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Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change in Africa

Issues and Innovative Strategies

Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change in Africa “This easy-to-read, valuable book provides critical insight into and understanding of the current state of affairs in our agricultural sector as well as a pathway towards achieving a more successful outcome. The book stands out in its discussion of contemporary issues and its concise, yet comprehensive approach.” —Kalama Adefe, Lecturer, Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise, University of Central Lancashire “This well-structured book provides unique insight into and gives an important and informative analysis of the current state of affairs in our agricultural sector.” —Jacob Samuriwo, Director, Bestfield Consulting “The challenges in climate change and sustainable agriculture are both difficult and interesting. However, with the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy, it is apparent that academicians and practitioners and working on them with enthusiasm, tenacity, and dedication to develop new methods of analysis and providing working practices and innovative and creative ways pf keeping up with the dynamic pressures and developing policies that would improve the agricultural sector. This book provides a valuable window into how sustainable agriculture and nutrition security could be accomplished within the context of African countries. With the new era of global interconnectivity and interdependence, practitioners and professionals in the field of study relating to sustainable agriculture, nutrition and climate change would benefit from contemporary knowledge on the frontiers in the industry. As a result, this book is a good step in that direction as it focuses on African perspective.” —Olusoyi Olatokunbo Richard Ashaye, Housing and Research Consultant, Independent

Gbadebo Odularu Editor

Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change in Africa Issues and Innovative Strategies

Editor Gbadebo Odularu Department of Economics and Finance Bay Atlantic University Washington, DC, USA

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