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The Brain Re-engineering Concept and Re-imagination (BRECR) is a powerful approach to educating young academics in agriculture and food systems research in Africa, says Dr. Ikechi Agbugba.
Research on mindset shifts can guide individuals in altering perceptions about social issues, leading to structural and contextual changes that shape human experiences.
Brain Re-engineering and Re-imagination strategies aim to tackle the younger generation's mindset challenges regarding food chain security and agriculture. These strategies involve entrepreneurial initiatives, integration of diverse technological solutions, and sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
The younger generation must lead efforts to shape the future of food systems in developing nations. However, their engagement with food chain security initiatives is minimal and inefficient. Interest in food supply and value chain development has significantly declined among youth, primarily due to misconceptions and negative mindsets about agriculture and its role in food systems and research.
Efforts to rebrand food chain security and food systems for youth participation in Africa remain largely overlooked. Challenges such as limited social development support and technological deficiencies hinder progress.
The BRECR model addresses systemic issues to foster youth engagement in food systems. It encourages young people to view themselves as integral contributors and participate actively in both upstream and downstream food system initiatives.
Research can offer actionable recommendations to enhance the impact of mindset-shifting initiatives.
The York St. John University Research Alert on the Brain Re-engineering Concept and Re-imagination offers strategies for early-career academics in agriculture and food systems research. This approach can also support the rebranding of agriculture and youth engagement in food production. Additionally, the Brain Re-engineering Concept can be adapted as a formalized mentoring strategy for early-career researchers in Africa.
Obehi Ewanfoh highlighted my work on brain reengineering very nicely. In a presentation Mr. Njieforti Princewill discusses the re-engineering model as a tool for reshaping youth mindsets towards agricultural development (see the video below). On ResearchGate, I promoted the concept as a strategy to promote ethics, values, and inclusivity in food chain security.
The agricultural sector, with its significant potential and investments, can leverage goal-oriented initiatives to provide reliable information on investment opportunities, improve business environments, and highlight pre- and post-investment benefits.
Brain Re-engineering in agriculture and food security involves five key approaches: addressing perception challenges, fostering ideation and entrepreneurship, integrating technological solutions, promoting sustainability and circular economies, and advancing social equity in public policy. Food chain security is intricately connected and can be enhanced through these strategies.
Food chain security, a proxy for economic progress and prosperity, can be realized through Brain Re-engineering. BR as a food security policy fosters entrepreneurship, technological advancement, sustainability, equity, and inclusivity.
A comprehensive approach to Brain Re-engineering is vital for food supply and value chain development. Applying BR to the food chain promotes a sustainability mindset, empowering farmers, brokers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions with a forward-looking perspective. Its holistic approach addresses social, environmental, and economic challenges and has the potential to turn them into a positive vibe.
Brain Re-engineering and Re-imagination strategies aim to tackle the younger generation's mindset challenges regarding food chain security and agriculture. These strategies involve entrepreneurial initiatives, integration of diverse technological solutions, and sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
The younger generation must lead efforts to shape the future of food systems in developing nations. However, their engagement with food chain security initiatives is minimal and inefficient. Interest in food supply and value chain development has significantly declined among youth, primarily due to misconceptions and negative mindsets about agriculture and its role in food systems and research.
Efforts to rebrand food chain security and food systems for youth participation in Africa remain largely overlooked. Challenges such as limited social development support and technological deficiencies hinder progress.
The BRECR model addresses systemic issues to foster youth engagement in food systems. It encourages young people to view themselves as integral contributors and participate actively in both upstream and downstream food system initiatives.
Research can offer actionable recommendations to enhance the impact of mindset-shifting initiatives.
The York St. John University Research Alert on the Brain Re-engineering Concept and Re-imagination offers strategies for early-career academics in agriculture and food systems research. This approach can also support the rebranding of agriculture and youth engagement in food production. Additionally, the Brain Re-engineering Concept can be adapted as a formalized mentoring strategy for early-career researchers in Africa.
Obehi Ewanfoh highlighted my work on brain reengineering very nicely. In a presentation Mr. Njieforti Princewill discusses the re-engineering model as a tool for reshaping youth mindsets towards agricultural development (see the video below). On ResearchGate, I promoted the concept as a strategy to promote ethics, values, and inclusivity in food chain security.
The agricultural sector, with its significant potential and investments, can leverage goal-oriented initiatives to provide reliable information on investment opportunities, improve business environments, and highlight pre- and post-investment benefits.
Brain Re-engineering in agriculture and food security involves five key approaches: addressing perception challenges, fostering ideation and entrepreneurship, integrating technological solutions, promoting sustainability and circular economies, and advancing social equity in public policy. Food chain security is intricately connected and can be enhanced through these strategies.
Food chain security, a proxy for economic progress and prosperity, can be realized through Brain Re-engineering. BR as a food security policy fosters entrepreneurship, technological advancement, sustainability, equity, and inclusivity.
A comprehensive approach to Brain Re-engineering is vital for food supply and value chain development. Applying BR to the food chain promotes a sustainability mindset, empowering farmers, brokers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions with a forward-looking perspective. Its holistic approach addresses social, environmental, and economic challenges and has the potential to turn them into a positive vibe.
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Without making significant concessions to the concept of Brain Re-engineering, the idea that "Youths are the leaders of tomorrow" will remain a delusion for developing nations worldwide. In the absence of a better alternative, the Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination (BRECR) offers a framework for addressing the challenges of food insecurity in Africa.