The 2^nd Advisory Board and 3^rd Stakeholders Group Meeting of NESTLER was held online on the 26^th of February 2026. It was attended by external advisory board members and the consortium partners. The advisory board consists of four external experts, namely Prof. C. Egesi, Prof. D. Ladakis, Dr. E. Baafi and Mr. D. Skias.

The meeting opened with a welcome from the Project Coordinator, who provided a high-level overview of the initiative. Following this, the consortium presented a detailed update on the project’s progress, highlighting key developments and the results achieved through the six pilot activities implemented across six African countries.

The feedback from the Advisory Board was highly positive, with members expressing strong interest in both the scientific methodology and the project’s practical impact. Furthermore, the experts emphasized the significant potential for the exploitation and broader uptake of NESTLER’s solutions. In total, the meeting was attended by over 40 stakeholders from across the EU and Africa.