This report from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) outlines their policy approach to transforming food systems globally, focusing on government-led processes in 12 countries across Africa and Asia.
Key findings:
GAIN supports policy decision-making to build effective, evidence-based food systems frameworks.
Emphasis is placed on country-led processes for legitimacy and scale.
Four pillars of the approach include capacity-building, stakeholder consultation, sustainability, and continual learning.
The goal is to improve access to healthier diets, especially for vulnerable populations, while promoting sustainability.
Multi-stakeholder partnerships and alliances are encouraged to drive meaningful change in food systems.
This brief highlights the need for ambitious policies, cultural shifts, and collaborative approaches to ensure food systems benefit both people and the environment.
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