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Mycotoxins: Triple Threat to African Development

Mycotoxins are increasingly recognized as a major threat to economic, social and human progress, especially in the developing world.

Date & Time

Thursday
Feb. 14, 2013
9:00am – 4:30pm ET

Location

5th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Overview

Mycotoxins are increasingly recognized as a major threat to economic, social and human progress, especially in the developing world.  The event featured experts from the rapidly growing community of practice on mycotoxins, as well as development officials and representatives of private firms, to discuss growing evidence of the impacts on African agriculture, health and trade as well as emerging methods for mitigating the risks. Progress under the Program for Aflatoxin Control in Africa was featured.

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Africa Program

The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations.    Read more

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