Sustainable agriculture and food security in Africa: The role of innovative technologies and international organizations

• Published in: Technology in society Vol. 58; p. 101143
• Main Authors: Adenle, Ademola A., Wedig, Karin, Azadi, Hossein
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2019; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Adoption of innovations; Advanced technologies; Agricultural research; Agricultural technology; Agriculture; Containment; Food; Food security; International organizations; Public-private partnerships; Rural communities; Sub-Saharan Africa; Sustainability; Sustainable agriculture; Technology; Technology adoption; Technology utilization; International organizations; Advanced technologies; Sustainable agriculture; Public-private partnerships; Food security; Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper argues that input-intensity and a lack of democratic control over the conditions for advanced technology adoption indicates that low-tech approaches, despite generating lower yields, may be best positioned to improve food security as a basis for sustainable agriculture. Advanced technolog...