GAIN Discussion Paper Series 15 - Food System Pathways: Improving the Effectiveness of Support to Governments
- 25/08/2023
The 2021 UN Food System Summit led to strategic pathways for food system transformation in countries, supported by an Ecosystem of Support (EoS). This analysis evaluates transformation progress, suggests principles for effective EoS functioning, and emphasizes flexibility while respecting national leadership and promoting collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency and decision-making in advancing food system goals.
Supporting African Governments to Advance Food Systems Transformation
Dar es Salaam, Global
Explore Africa's progress in food systems transformation as experts discuss policy integration, action prioritisation, and inclusive engagement. Discover how women, youth, and the private sector contribute to decision-making and investment across Africa. Development partners' insights will also spotlight ways to enhance collective actions for a robust food systems agenda in the continent.
New Efforts to Diagnose – and Improve – Policy Coherence for Food Systems
Some countries encourage increased consumption of nutrient-rich foods to reduce the burden of diet-related diseases such as diabetes as one of their health goals—but they also subsidise foods that can contribute to those diseases, such as sugar, edible oil, or refined grains.
Reaching Lower-Income Consumers with Nutritious Foods - Cutting Costs by using Waste Products and Less-desired Parts
Food loss and waste is a major problem worldwide: it is estimated that 14% of all food produced globally is lost between harvest and retail, while 17% is wasted. For the most nutrient-dense foods, which tend to be highly perishable, levels are even higher, exceeding 20% for the category of fruits and vegetables.
GAIN Briefing Paper Series 10 - Business Models for reaching lower income consumers with nutritious foods
- 07/08/2023
Lower-income populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often face challenges accessing affordable, desirable, safe, and nutritious food, contributing to poor diet quality and malnutrition.
Taking stock on food systems transformation for people and planet: where do we stand two years on?
In this blog, Anouk de Vries looks at some of the work underway to deliver on the aspirations set out in the 2021 Food System Summit - making the way we grow, deliver and consume food more sustainable and healthier.
GAIN Interview Cruncher - Nourishing Our Future: Addressing Malnutrition Through Breastfeeding
This Interview Cruncher aims to shed light on the critical role of maternal nutrition, in promoting successful breastfeeding and optimal infant nourishment. And to do so, we have three prominent speakers joining us today.
Business models for reaching lower income consumers with nutritious foods
- 20/07/2023
Lower-income populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often face challenges accessing affordable, desirable, safe, and nutritious food, contributing to poor diet quality and malnutrition. As the main source of food for the majority of this population, private-sector firms have the potential to play a key role in alleviating this – and if they can do profitably, could help their bottom line in the process.