SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Jordan

Transforming Jordan's Agri-food System towards greater sustainability and resilience

SDG 2 Zero HungerSDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

PROJECT TITLE

Transforming Jordan's Agri-food System towards greater sustainability and resilience

ContextSince 2021, Jordan has placed food security and system at the forefront of its developmental goals with the adoption of the National Food Security Strategy (NFSS) for 2021–2030. The NFSS envisions access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food for all by 2030. The 2022-2024 National Food Security Action Plan for the implementation of the NFSS prioritizes food availability, improved access to and better utilization of food, and strengthening governance mechanisms.
PUNOsFAO, UNIDO
Contribution to SDGsSDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Contribution to other SDG transitionsDecent Jobs and Universal Social Protection
DurationSeptember 2024 – August 2025
Expected financial leverageUSD 30,000 – co-financing from FAO, UNDO, MoA
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement; Financing
OutcomesThe JP strengthens the government’s capacity to identify and implement strategic programs that deliver positive outcomes across multiple dimensions of food systems, including production, post-harvest, processing and distribution. The JP emphasizes the inclusion of refugees, women and youth in food systems.
Partners
  • National Food Security Council
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • International and National Financing Institutions
  • Private sector
Outputs
  • Identify entry points for promoting food systems transformation solutions to foster food security and inclusion of women, youth and refugees, with a focus on three components: value chains, market systems and business models.
  • Develop strategic documents, including action plans, investment plans, and financial solutions, for the three components and concept notes to mobilize financial resources for their implementation.
  • Develop a national M&E system to track indicators on sustainability and resilience of food systems.

M&E Investment plans Inclusivity
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.