ISHS Acta Horticulturae 299: Forum on Strategies for Horticultural Societies in the 1990s, XXIII IHC
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES IN AFRICA |
| Author: | J.E. Jackson |
| DOI: | 10.17660/ActaHortic.1991.299.12 |
| Abstract:
There is great diversity in the organization of Societies for Horticulture within Africa and in the management of professional horticultural affairs. Most African countries have very few horticultural scientists or professionals engaged in horticulture. Especially in the smaller countries most such individuals are employed by the government or within a national university and scientific meetings are arranged within a government framework. Many are employed by multinational companies or have specific bilateral links, either with commercial organizations based outside Africa or with donor agencies, in which case the professional linkages are usually with Europe, the U.S.A. or another highly developed country. Despite these factors national societies for horticulture do exist in Africa and the number is increasing rapidly. Replies to a 1990 questionnaire sent to ISHS members throughout Africa provided the following country-by-country information: Egypt The Egyptian Society for Horticulture (President - His Excellency Professor Dr. Y. Wally. Address: "E.S.H." 14 Gawad Hosny Street, P.O. Box 46-Cairo, Cairo, Egypt) has pride of place within Africa. It was founded in 1915, has 1200 members and is open to all who are interested in horticulture. The society publishes its own scientific journal and conference proceedings, holds its own annual convention and organizes exhibitions of fruits, plants and technical and scientific equipment. It promotes international linkages through ISHS, is officially registered within Egypt and has formal links with the public sector and private industry. Mauritius The Mauritius Horticultural Society (Chairman: Mr. L.M. Mungar, C.B.E.; Address: 10 King George Avenue, Floreal, Mauritius) was founded in July 1981. It is open to all interested who are over 18 and has about 100 members. The Society has the aims of promoting interest in gardening, horticulture and conservation and organizes visits, outings, lectures, an annual general assembly and two annual shows. It is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society (England). Lesotho The Professional Horticultural Society of Lesotho (President: Mr. M. Petland and Secretary: Dr. S. Goetz; Address: Private Bag A4, Lesotho Agricultural College, Maseru, Lesotho) was registered in April 1989 and held its first meeting in June 1989. It has 40 members, is open to all with a professional involvement in horticulture, publishes a quarterly bulletin, organizes meetings every two to three months, has an annual general meeting and organizes professional trips. It does not have any official relations with other institutions in Lesotho and is particularly interested in ensuring good contacts with the numerous short-term consultants who visit the country and in regional networking. | |
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