Jordan

SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Jordan

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

SDG 2 Zero Hunger SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

PROJECT TITLE	Transforming Jordan's Agri-food System towards greater sustainability and resilience
Context	Since 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.
PUNOs	FAO, UNIDO
Contribution to SDGs	SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Contribution to other SDG transitions	Decent Jobs and Universal Social Protection
Duration	September 2024 – August 2025
Expected financial leverage	USD 30,000 – co-financing from FAO, UNDO, MoA
Alignment with SG Call to Action	Policy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement; Financing
Outcomes	The 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

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