ecological practices has thus been described as a “ carbon farming solution ”. The generalization of agroecological practices could transform agriculture from a protagonist and victim of the biosphere ’ s degradation to a major actor in its enhancement . One could even imagine that in the future , farmers practicing agroecology
would be recognized for their contribution to CO2 sequestration and the positive externalities of their practices , and that they would be supported in this respect .
In these times when good news for the planet is scarce , the possibility of building a resilient and regenerative agriculture opens a
❧ ❧ ❧ path of hope , which deserves to be taken into account and supported by the agricultural policies and programs of African countries .
Jean-Luc Galabert is a French anthropologist .
Medical Tourism – Why Not Africa ?
Gateka Ndayisaba Photo by Veronica Dana
There has been a raging debate surrounding the state of our healthcare systems in Africa . More than once , Africans have denounced the tendency of the elite class to seek healthcare in developed countries instead of building the needed infrastructure at home . In other instances , an increasing number of our people have sought medical care in countries such as India , prompting Af-
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