Coordinating National and Sub-National Action for Food Systems Transformation

By:
Aang Sutrisna, Charles Opiyo, Maureen Muketha, Sharada Keats, Mark Gachagua, Kathrin Demmler, Anouk de Vries, Ann Trevenen Jones
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This report explores how national food policies can be effectively implemented at sub-national levels to drive food systems transformation. It highlights the need for localized policy adaptation, given the diverse food environments, climate risks, and economic disparities across different regions.

Key insights include:

Policies must be tailored to local contexts to be effective.
Sub-national governments play a crucial role in implementing national food policies.
Nigeria and Kenya’s food system dashboards reveal wide disparities in food affordability and malnutrition rates across states.
The report emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, sub-national policy coordination, and inclusive governance to ensure food security and equity.

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