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Food systems transformation in Zimbabwe: Effectiveness of participatory monitoring and evaluation The usefulness of participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) in food systems transformation in Africa remains poorly explored. JOSEPH TINARWO, VAIN JARBANDHAN and AARAM GWIZA explain how PM&E is designed to measure programme effectiveness and is geared towards promoting programme ownership, empowering beneficiaries, enhancing transparency and accountability, and improving the projects and programmes. However, they caution that the effectiveness of PM&E in food system transformation requires adequate budgetary support, rolling capacity-building initiatives, multistakeholder partnerships, policy integration, and indigenous knowledge-sharing and learning practices. By Joseph Tinarwo, Vain D.B Jarbandhan and Aaram Gwiza 📌 Read this article from New Agenda 94: Food systems transformation in Zimbabwe --> https://bit.ly/na94_zim 📚 Read the full publication --> https://lnkd.in/dW9keq36

Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships and Ensuring Efficiency in the Value Chain I had the opportunity to attend the 2nd meeting of the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) with suppliers on the Poultry Intensification Scheme (PIS). The meeting, held at the FSRP offices in Accra, Ghana, on June 24th, 2024, addressed various important issues, including the modalities for the supply of inputs and matters arising since the commencement of the PIS. This initiative is crucial for strengthening the food system in West Africa and enhancing collaboration between public and private sectors to ensure a resilient and efficient value chain. #FSRP #InputSupplier #PoultryIntensificationScheme #FoodSystemResilience

AQAN Food Systems Summit 2024 *Theme:* " *Building a Resilient Food System in Nigeria: Outlooks, Trends, and Future"* *Date:* Thursday, 24th October 2024 *Location:* Ibadan, Nigeria *Welcome Address* Distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and fellow advocates for Nigeria's food security, We are honored to host the AQAN Food Systems Summit 2024, a pivotal gathering of thought leaders, policymakers, farmers, and private sector innovators. This summit convenes to address the complex challenges facing Nigeria's food systems and explore transformative solutions for resilience, sustainability, and prosperity. *Summit Focus Areas* 1. Climate-Smart Agriculture 2. Food Waste Reduction and Recovery 3. Youth Engagement and Empowerment 4. Innovative Technologies and Business Models 5. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks *Summit Objectives* 1. Analyze trends and outlooks shaping Nigeria's food systems 2. Identify innovative solutions for resilience and sustainability 3. Foster public-private partnerships for food system transformation 4. Inform policy and regulatory frameworks supporting food security. *Registration*: https://lnkd.in/di58Mudz *Contact* Agriquest Africa Network T: + 2348130922107 WA: +2349047996213 E: aqanfss@agriquestafrica.com

This year is shaping up to be an exciting and transformative one for the agri-food sector. With the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leading the charge on the '4 betters' approach—focusing on sustainable production, health, environmental stewardship, and holistic living—we at the World Food Forum Ghana are inspired to bring these principles to life right here in Ghana. Our mission is to bridge the gap from grassroots initiatives to national impact through the institutionalization of Regional Focal Persons for all the sixteen regions of Ghana. These focal persons will take up this initiative right from the community, district, and regional levels. Agri-food systems encompass everything from our food environments and supply chains to consumer choices. All these elements are interconnected through the '4 betters' framework, which emphasizes the resilience of our food systems as a powerful strategy against food insecurity in our country. This year, we are committed to advancing the agri-food systems agenda by forging strong partnerships with both the private and public sectors. Together, we can turn this vision into reality and create a brighter future for Ghana. World Food Forum FAO

In the words of Mayowa Lawrence Ekundayo, "Food System Transformation is not a choice; it is an imperative." Today, we urge you to commit to contributing to the achievement of food security in our land. It can be as little as one garden at a time. NB: Postagvest Ltd is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient practices in Africa. We are very open to collaborations in and outside the shores of Africa as we together lead the charge towards achieving food security across the world. Edobong Akpabio Victoria Madedor Farmer Samson Ogbole Claudia G. Mayowa Lawrence Ekundayo Oyewole Okewole Ebenezer Boluwade Olabode Adetoyi Greenport Ng Eniola Alli Ayodele Femi Adekoya Atinuke Lebile Cato Foods HortiNigeria Program 2SCALE Seed2Feed Frans de Jong Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli Michel Deelen Consulate General of the Netherlands in Lagos Chidinma Ezeh British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation #SustainableAgriculture #YouthEmpowerment #AgricultureInnovation #FarmersEmpowerment #Collaboration #KnowledgeSharing #AgricultureResearch #NigerianAgriculture #FarmToTable

Today, #Uganda has embarked on a journey towards #strengthening the #competitiveness of #exportoriented #staplefood #valuechains in East Africa. This initiative funded by USAID through TradeMark Africa will not only stimulate economic growth but also enhance #foodsafety in the region. Aligned with EAGC vision to be the #leadingvoice for the #grainindustry in Africa; the project’s aim to increase access to export-oriented markets, empower smallholder farmers with skills and resources, enhance SME firms' export capabilities, and foster collaboration to improve the policy environment. Africa loses more than #USD577Million to #aflatoxin as established in the 2023 study on impact of aflatoxin funded by the USAID Feed the Future program. Compliance with standards and food safety regulations by value chain players is a persistent problem due to awareness gaps, high compliance costs, inadequate enforcement by state regulatory agencies and limited business incentives to comply with standards. The project will focus on training and #capacitybuilding on #StandardsQualityManagement (SQM), #GoodStoragePractices as well as effective monitoring, tracking and #aflatoxinmanagement #MarketAccess #EconomicProsperity #RegionalIntegration

This year, we are partnering with Sahel Consulting on the 2024 Sahel Food Systems Changemakers Conference, themed: "Innovative Governance Models: A Pathway to Food Security in Nigeria." At Mercy Corps, we strongly believe in the transformative power of partnerships and collective action. Through our interventions and programs, we have worked closely with communities to strengthen food systems. A prime example is the Feed the Future, Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity (RRA), which has played a pivotal role in enhancing resilience in vulnerable communities across Northeast Nigeria. By introducing innovative solutions to address food security and economic stability, RRA has supported smallholder farmers and local businesses with training, modern equipment, and expanded market access, leading to significant improvements in productivity, food availability, and household income. At the Food Systems Changemaker's Conference on October 24, 2024 holding at the Abuja Continental Hotel, we will showcase how initiatives like RRA’s capacity building and market development strategies have empowered local farmers and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods. We aim to spark new partnerships and strategies that can be replicated to further strengthen food systems across Nigeria. Click the link below to register today! https://lnkd.in/dc2K4MsE #FoodSecurity #PartnershipForChange #RuralResilience #EmpoweringCommunities #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationInAgriculture #ResilientFoodSystems #NigeriaAgriculture #CollectiveImpact #SmallholderFarmers #EconomicStability #CapacityBuilding

We are pleased to announce the signing of a 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐌𝐨𝐔) between #FCI4Africa and FoodSafety4Africa! This partnership creates a framework for cooperation, enabling both EU-funded projects to align strategies, share knowledge, and amplify their impact across Africa’s Food Systems. 📅 The 𝐌𝐨𝐔 was signed during the FCI4Africa #KickOffMeeting held from December 9-11 at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. 🍃 FS4Africa is committed to transforming food safety systems, with a particular focus on local markets and the informal sector. 🌾 FCI4Africa promotes fair, sustainable, and climate-neutral food systems, driving digitisation, open science, and harmonisation of non-tariff measures. 📍 This agreement marks a shared commitment to creating a future where food systems are: 🌱 Sustainable 🌍 Equitable 🤝 Inclusive By working together, we aim to tackle food safety challenges, promote fair trade, protect biodiversity, and drive economic prosperity—all while respecting human rights and empowering local communities. #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

It is crucial to incorporate the informal markets in food safety strategies to be effective. This is an innovative approach of FoodSafety4Africa.

VALUE-UP: Policy Innovations to Advance Africa’s Food Processing Sector for Growth, Jobs, and Health! Kenya’s integrated approach to developing its food processing sector, combining strategic policies, robust institutional support, and targeted programmatic interventions, has increased agricultural productivity and value creation through food processing, created employment opportunities, improved food security, and stimulated economic growth – The Malabo Montpellier Panel, #Kenya Case Study! Download the report to learn more: https://shorturl.at/JZSQ5