This report discusses the Nigeria Food Systems Dashboard (Nigeria FSD), an online platform designed to support data-driven decision-making for food systems transformation in Nigeria. The dashboard compiles state-level data across food supply chains, food environments, nutrition, and social equity to inform policies, enhance governance, and improve food security.
Key findings:
Nigeria faces significant challenges, including poverty, malnutrition, and food insecurity, necessitating data-driven interventions.
The dashboard aggregates data from multiple sources, including national surveys, to describe, diagnose, and prioritize food system challenges across Nigeria’s 36 states.
Policymakers can use the dashboard for food security assessments, resource allocation, and monitoring progress on food system interventions.
The platform supports multi-sectoral coordination, helping stakeholders address food production, affordability, and nutrition gaps.
The dashboard enhances governance by enabling policymakers to visualize key trends and take evidence-based action.
This initiative underscores the role of technology and data in strengthening Nigeria’s food systems, ensuring sustainable interventions that enhance nutrition and economic resilience.
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