Brain Re-Engineering Concept & Reimagination: Strategy for Promoting Ethics, Values & Inclusivity in Food Chain Security

Authors

  • Ikechi Agbugba Honorary Associate Professor, Food Chain Security Programme, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom/ Pioneer & Author, Brain Re-engineering Strategy (Library of Congress, Washington DC, 2023); Global Mentor of Change Awardee (Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 2022); Global Emerging Leader Award (Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 2022); Agro Economist of the Year (Pan African Agricultural Journalists, 2017)

Keywords:

Brain Re-Engineering (BRECR), Food Chain Security, Women Empowerment, Youth Engagement, Value, Ethics, Inclusivity

Abstract

It is projected that the demand for food will surge by 70%, which aligns with rapid population
growth. Research findings from a UN study indicates that about 9.9% of global population
still goes hungry, so the thought of feeding almost 10 billion persons is still anticipated as
daunting. With environmental changes hard to predict, we must turn to innovation in
agriculture technology. Their importance in tackling this issue cannot be over emphasized.
Hence, the concept of brain re-engineering and reimagination which underscores it as a
prospective strategy for enhancing nations through women empowerment, youth
engagement, among other areas on food chain security initiatives when practiced ethically,
valuably and inclusively, in order to unlock transformation in an economy. It emphasizes on
harnessing the potential of the women and youths by redirecting their energy and innovative
capabilities towards modernized food chain practices which much have some touch of
inclusivity, ethics and value. Through this, it aims to foster a generation of leaders in food
chains to drive the needed transformation as it were

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Published

2024-07-15

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Articles