FOOD SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GATEWAY

Welcome to the Food Systems Assistance Gateway

The Food Systems Assistance Gateway connects countries with technical support and resources to drive food systems transformation. Developed by the Hub and a global network of partners, the Gateway gathers technical assistance from UN agencies, Coalitions of Action, and other stakeholders, making it easier for countries to find and access the support they need.

HOW IT WORKS

The Gateway is a collaborative platform that helps countries find technical support and practical solutions for improving their food systems. The Hub curates technical assistance from service providers and makes it available to countries through their National Food Systems Convenors. Countries can browse services and connect with providers, through the Hub, to match their needs to available offers.

THE OFFERS

Explore available offers of technical assistance

Browse the current technical assistance offerings from the Ecosystem of Support (EoS) by:

  • Category type – Find services by thematic category of support.
  • Organization – Discover services by submitting organization (A-Z).
Offers by category type

Discover the available services organized into five key categories.

Offers by organization

View all services organized by submitting institutions in alphabetical order.

FOR COUNTRIES

National Convenors can request technical assistance on behalf of their countries by selecting from available support offers. The Hub facilitates connections with the appropriate service providers to ensure tailored assistance.

Important:

  • While the Hub works to match countries with services, availability is not guaranteed and may depend on provider capacity.

FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

Coalitions and organizations from the Ecosystem of Support (EoS) offering technical assistance for food systems can submit their services to the Hub for review. Approved services will be featured on the Gateway.

Important:

  • Offers will be peer-reviewed to ensure they meet all criteria, and only approved submissions will be published on the Gateway.
Request technical assistance

National Convenors are invited to complete the request form to seek technical assistance for a food systems challenge. The Hub will connect you with potential providers based on your needs.

Submit an offer of assistance

Organizations ready to assist countries in targeted areas of food systems transformation can submit firm offers with clear timelines and resource commitments. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If your question is not listed, contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Organizations within the Ecosystem of Support (EoS), including UN agencies (at HQ and country level), international organizations, and Coalitions of Action, etc. which are already providing technical assistance to countries.

Ultimately products or services usually come at a cost – which must be borne by either the beneficiary or the provider or a third party (such as financial partner). The service provider must indicate if there is a cost to the service, and if they cover that cost. Listing a service means that the financial commitment of the offer has been clarified – the beneficiary and the provider should have clarified who bears the financial commitment. The offer must be clear who shoulders the financial element – offers with unclear financial terms will not be listed.

The Hub welcomes diverse technical assistance offers, including finance, governance, investment planning, monitoring and evaluation, and project development. Country support programmes in these areas and other food systems aspects are considered. All offers must be clear, time-bound, outline any conditions, and reflect a genuine commitment to supporting countries.

Ensure your submission is clear, complete, and detailed. Describe the type of support, timeframe, eligibility, and any conditions.

Use the submission form to provide all necessary information. The Hub seeks comprehensive details to accurately present offers and connect them with the right countries. Completing the form ensures your offer is well-described and attracts the appropriate partners.

Providers must specify the duration of support. We recommend that final commitments, including time, type of support and other commitments, are outlined and agreed upon between the provider and the requesting country.