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As home to more than 1 billion people, Sub-Saharan Africa has a fast-growing young population. While the region is experiencing economic growth, it continues to face specific challenges in the areas of access to affordable nutrition, food insecurity and the need for sustainable food systems.
Strengthening local students’ scientific expertise helps to build key competencies in food innovation to address such challenges in a holistic and locally relevant way.
Recognizing the important role that education plays in developing future scientists, leaders and innovators, Nestlé’s global R&D organization is strengthening its scientific engagement with local universities and research institutes in Sub-Saharan Africa through its Academic Alliances Initiative.
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