African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development Rural Outreach Program ISSN: 1684-5358 EISSN: 1684-5374 Vol. 5, Num. 1, 2005

African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development, Vol. 5, No. 1 , 2005

Letters to the Editor

Code Number: nd05003

The Editor,

Africa Journal of Food and Agriculture, Nutrition and Development

Dear Editor,

Just read your on-line copy of AJFAND.

I was glad to learn of the efforts you have made through the journal to present a multiplicity of issues from a single front. In my humble submission, the underlying factors of underdevelopment on the African continent are traditionally looked at in isolation without any appreciation of the inherent complex inter-relationship that characterizes them.

I must say that no meaningful development on the continent shall be achieved if the fundamental myriad causes of underdevelopment such as health, nutrition, conflicts, literacy levels, sanitation, among others are not addressed from a multi-sectoral /professional perspective.

This can only be achieved through the mobilization of resources, significantly professionals from various fields .This calls for a forum in which the above- mentioned can be addressed.

The resultant consolidation of ideas, approaches, and perceptions will definitely provide long term solutions to the chronic problem of underdevelopment in Africa. Home Economists through your distinguished journal have quite a role to play here along side other professionals

Thank you.

Martin. B. Kumbe, B.Ed, Home Economics
E-mail: martinkumbe72@yahoo.com

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