Political Economy for Food Systems Pathways: A New Decision Toolkit

This GAIN Working Paper No. 43 presents a political economy toolkit designed to help development practitioners and policymakers identify and address political barriers to food system transformation. The framework provides six key domains for assessing national policy environments, including:

Policy stability and inclusivity
Stakeholder engagement
Multi-sectoral coordination
Multi-level governance
Financing for food systems
Administrative capacities
The report applies the toolkit to Mozambique, demonstrating how political challenges impact food system reforms. Recommendations include strengthening governance structures, increasing transparency, and fostering long-term policy commitments.

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