SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES
Egypt
Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration

PROJECT TITLE | Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration |
Context | Egypt 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. |
PUNOs | WFP, FAO, UNICEF |
Contribution to SDGs | SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, 12 Responsible Consumption and Production. |
Contribution to other SDG transitions | Climate, biodiversity, pollution |
Duration | June 2024 – May 2025 |
Expected financial leverage | $87,000 (PUNO co-financing) |
Alignment with SG Call to Action | Policy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement |
Outcomes | The 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. |
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