As the challenges of hunger, malnutrition, environmental degradation, and economic inequality persist, it is increasingly clear that addressing these issues in isolation is no longer effective.
As a result experts gave decided to meet to discuss best ways of ensuring sustained food systems.
Food systems are not just about agriculture or food production. They are complex, interconnected systems involving everything from how food is grown and transported to how it is consumed.
Mr Fredrick walugembe the Commisioner for strategic coordination and implementation says the discussions will enable government officials, civil society, and development partners to have a strong grasp of agri-food systems foundations and governance to provide for more effective policymaking, program design, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Experts meeting to discuss the future of food systems in Uganda pose for a group photograph
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This is being done with support from food and Agriculture organisation,Center for food systems innovations, office of the prime minister and other partners.
The concept of agri-food systems lies at the heart of addressing today’s global and national challenges, this includes hunger, malnutrition, climate change, rural poverty, and environmental degradation.
They encompass all actors, institutions, and processes involved in producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food, making them central to livelihoods, economic growth, public health, and sustainability.
For Uganda and many other countries, strengthening agri-food systems is critical to achieving food security, healthier diets, and resilient communities.
Good governance is key to ensuring these systems are inclusive, transparent, and accountable, while aligning national policies with global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Food Systems Transformation agenda.
