# Call for participants: 100 critical research questions for decision-makers in sub-Saharan Africa **URL:** \ **Category:** Events\ **Created:** [August 22, 2019, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.comses.net/t/call-for-participants-100-critical-research-questions-for-decision-makers-in-sub-saharan-africa/7818 "2019-08-22T06:22:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alee](https://forum.comses.net/user_avatar/forum.comses.net/alee/32/482_2.png) [@alee](https://forum.comses.net/u/alee)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2019, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.comses.net/t/call-for-participants-100-critical-research-questions-for-decision-makers-in-sub-saharan-africa/7818/1 "2019-08-22T06:22:57Z")
Sub-Saharan Africa faces major challenges around agriculture, food security and water access over the next half century. To address these effectively, decision-makers must have access to the most current and relevant information available. In an effort to help meet this need, SENTINEL (Social and Environmental Trade-offs in African Agriculture) is partnering with a team of researchers at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in a horizon scanning activity aimed at gathering insights on “achieving food and nutrition security, reducing inequality, and preserving terrestrial ecosystems.” Horizon scanning is a comprehensive approach that provides a platform for all to voice their views on factors driving future change. This activity involves asking a wide range of stakeholders to highlight important questions, the answers to which will shape the future of agricultural research in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this activity is to define 100 critical research questions for decision-makers across the region. If you are an individual or organization involved or working in sub-Saharan Africa, you can contribute by sending in your proposed research questions. Find out more here: [http://bit.ly/sentinel-iwmi](http://bit.ly/sentinel-iwmi) * * * This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [https://www.comses.net/events/550/](https://www.comses.net/events/550/)