The Al-Sumait Prize in Food Security is a prestigious annual award that recognizes individuals or institutions for their exceptional contributions to food security, health, and education in Africa. The award, established in honor of Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait, a Kuwaiti physician dedicated to improving health and education in Africa, aims to highlight impactful efforts that advance sustainable development across the continent.
Prize Value:
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$1,000,000 (One million US dollars)
Award Focus Areas:
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Developing new seed, crop, or livestock varieties to enhance food security and nutrition.
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Improving smallholder farmers’ access to agricultural resources, technologies, and markets.
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Enhancing resilience to climate change and extreme weather.
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Reducing food waste and loss in Africa’s agrifood systems.
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Promoting digitalization and modern business strategies in food security and nutrition.
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Addressing gender equality and women’s empowerment in food security.
Eligibility:
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Nominations are accepted for innovative research or projects in the above areas, with high impact in Africa.
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Research outcomes must have been applied within the past 10 years in African countries.
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Nominations must come from competent institutions like universities, scientific research centers, and UN organizations.
Deadline:
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June 30, 2025
To apply for this job please visit www.alsumaitprize.org.