SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Egypt

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

SDG 2 Zero Hunger Logo SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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.
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.

UN Secretary-General's report highlights progress in global food systems transformation

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07/05/2024

The United Nations has released the advanced unedited version of the Secretary General’s report titled "From Summits to Systemic Change: Progress in Food Systems Transformation Since UNFSS+2," in preparation for the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). Convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council from July 8 to 17, 2024, the HLPF aims to reinforce the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and address the eradication of poverty amidst multiple global crises.

About the report

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made since the 2023 UN Food Systems Summit+2 (UNFSS+2) – Stocktaking Moment. It highlights the UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Accelerated Food Systems Transformation, emphasizing the international community's collective ambition, determination, and vision to achieve zero hunger, food security, and improved nutrition.

Significant advancements in specific tracks of food systems transformation are noted, showing how innovative initiatives and partnerships have become crucial drivers of change. These developments are setting the stage for the upcoming Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) in 2025, where further accelerated actions will be advocated to meet these ambitious goals.

The report underlines the importance of continued global cooperation and the vital role of advocates in pushing for sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions to transform food systems, ensuring a sustainable future for all. Read the report here.