SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Egypt

Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration

SDG 2 Zero Hunger LogoSDG 3 Good Health and Well-BeingSDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

PROJECT TITLE

Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration

ContextEgypt engaged actively in the 2021 Food Systems Summit process, convening a national dialogue and developing national pathways with recommended interventions for improving food security and nutrition by 2030. To enhance multi-sectorial coordination and spearhead the transformation process, the Government created a National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems chaired by the Prime Minister and bringing together several ministries to coordinate joint actions. Strengthening coordination mechanisms, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, consolidating accountability structures, focusing on the availability of evidence, analysis, and data, are identified as key priorities to strengthen the food systems governance structure in Egypt.
PUNOsWFP, FAO, UNICEF
Contribution to SDGsSDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.
Contribution to other SDG transitionsClimate, biodiversity, pollution
DurationJune 2024 – May 2025
Expected financial leverage$87,000 (PUNO co-financing)
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement
OutcomesThe JP contributes to strengthening policy and governance frameworks for food systems transformation and generating evidence and analysis on key dimensions of food systems to inform decision-making, supporting the work of the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems. The JP complements the government’s flagship program “Country Platform for the Nexus of Water, Food and Energy”, which provides a mechanism to mobilize climate finance and private investments.
Partners
  • National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems, including Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Supply and Internal Trade, Health and Population, Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, Social Solidarity, Youth and Sports, Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Water Resources and Irrigation, and Trade and Industry, as well as representatives of the Defense Ministry and the National Authority for Food Safety
  • Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics
  • CSOs, private sector, IFIs
Outputs
  • Strengthen capacity of government institutions including the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems to effectively develop, implement, and monitor multi-sector, climate resilient, and gender responsive plans and initiatives for food system transformation.
  • Develop recommendations on financing options, partnerships and M&E for Egypt’s food systems strategies ad national pathways addressed to the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems.
  • Support development and/or drafting of M&E plans and costing plans for key policy frameworks relevant to food systems agenda, including on anaemia reduction and marketing of breastmilk substitutes.
  • Conduct analysis on gender-disaggregated impacts of economic crises on different food systems segments.
  • Carry out analysis and develop recommendations for: 1) more efficient, climate resilient, and gender responsive food value chains; 2) food loss and waste systems in small-holder farming systems; 3) food marketing.
06/02/2025

As part of the Extraordinary African Union Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme held in, the Zero Hunger Coalition organised, together with its partners, an official side event to explore the convergence between the food, climate, nutrition and biodiversity agendas. 

06/02/2025
Jordan launches its national inception workshop in Amman for the Food Systems and Climate Action Convergence Initiative.
Agri-PDB
06/02/2025
This event explored how Public Development Banks (PDBs) can refine their funding strategies to support better nutrition outcomes and sustainable development.
Healthy Diets
06/02/2025
COP16 placed emphasis on the interconnections between biodiversity, climate, and nutrition. Various events during the Food Day underscored the critical role of biodiversity and diverse diets in building resilient and healthy food systems.
Madagascar
06/02/2025

The Zero Hunger Coalition has supported Madagascar in developing an action plan for the national food systems pathway, and facilitated a regional South-South learning exchange.

03/02/2025
Convergence Initiative workshop gathers diverse stakeholders in Ethiopia to develop a strategic blueprint for integrating food systems transformation and nutrition with climate action.
30/01/2025
The new UN Food Systems Advisory Group is uniting leading voices to transform food systems for a sustainable, inclusive future.
30/01/2025
Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumnus Imran Zahoor is turning infrastructure projects in Pakistan into opportunities for community empowerment.
UNFSS+4
23/01/2025
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to announce the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 27-29 July 2025.
16/01/2025
Nigeria launches its implementation strategy for its national food systems pathway, addressing 78 priorities from the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit.
13/01/2025

Workshops in Chad, Viet Nam, and The Gambia launched Science-Policy-Society Interfaces as part of the Hub’s Youth Leadership Programme (YLP).

 

2025 Happy Holidays
23/12/2024
A look back at 2024’s progress in food systems transformation and what lies ahead for the new year.
Turkiye Convergence Initiative
19/12/2024
Convergence Initiative Inception workshop brings diverse stakeholders to Türkiye to craft a strategic blueprint for uniting food systems transformation with climate action.
18/12/2024
Reviewing 2024 progress and setting priorities for accelerating food systems transformation ahead of the 2025 UNFSS+4 Stocktaking Moment.
13/12/2024
Sizophila Asanda Mqadi, a graduate of the Hub’s Youth Leadership Programme (YLP), is transforming urban food systems through oyster mushroom farming.
13/12/2024
The HDP Nexus Coalition roundtable at the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development highlighted innovative approaches to mitigating risks and building sustainable food systems in fragile settings.
11/12/2024
The National Taskforce aims to make Madagascar’s food systems resilient, inclusive, and sustainable, with the Zero Hunger Coalition providing key studies and evidence for transformation.
11/12/2024
COPSoil serves as a dedicated clearinghouse for all soil-related matters under the Rio Conventions. Its mission is to inspire dialogue, foster innovation, and drive global adoption of sustainable soil practices.
11/12/2024
In 2024, the Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All (HDSFS)  welcomed five new countries: Canada, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Burundi and a new academic partner: Karatina University in Kenya.
11/12/2024
During the CFS 52, the HDSFS Coalition and partners organized a side event emphasizing human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable agrifood systems in promoting healthy diets.