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Mak Don Dr. Robert Fungo recognised by the Federal Government of Ethiopia
Makerere University Lecturer Dr. Robert Fungo on Tuesday, 26th March, 2019 received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ethiopian Government through the Federal Minister of Agriculture.
Dr. Fungo was recognized for providing expert support to the Government of Ethiopia to develop a nutrition training manual for grassroots Agriculture Extension Officers.
“The Ethiopian Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has recognized you for your significant contribution in the development of the training manual of Kebele Agriculture Extension Workers.
Your expertise in how to integrate nutrition indicators and activities in the training manual is appreciated by the government”, part of the message sent by Tamene Taye read.
Tamene Taye is a Senior nutrition expert, a professional educator and advisor on nutrition to the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture.
Dr. Fungo thanked his lecturers for the mentorship.
“The Ethiopians, who I supported to develop nutrition-sensitive agriculture training guidelines for Extension workers and the Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Strategy, have recognized my efforts. I thank Prof. Muyonga who mentored me.” Dr. Fungo said.
Dr. Robert Fungo is a Lecturer at the Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition & Bio-Engineering. His Teaching, Research and Community Outreach is in the Field of Applied Human Nutrition, Food Science and Food Technology.
As a Nutritionist & Food Technologist, he is interested in understanding the influence of agriculture and food systems on the nutrition and food security of women and children in low and middle-income African countries (LMIACs).
Details about Dr. Robert Fungo please click on the link below:
https://ug.linkedin.com/in/robert-fungo-phd-2a245956
Report compiled by:
Odama Brenda;
Internee, CAES Communication Office.
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