The University of Guelph is exploring ways to strengthen its long-standing ties with East Africa.

It’s looking to improve connections with academics, governments, industry, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), alumni and others in Guelph, East Africa and beyond.

The goal is to work together on such regional issues as food security and scarcity, water and resource problems, and poverty, says Kevin Hall, vice-president (research). Academic opportunities for students from both U of G and East Africa will also be contemplated.

“Small changes can make a big difference,” says Hall. “We want to use our research and training strengths to help find simple solutions that improve the quality of people’s daily lives. This aligns with Guelph’s strategic priorities for internationalism, humanitarianism and environmental sustainability, and with our multidisciplinary approach to research and learning.”

Rumina Dhalla and Peter van Straaten

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