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

Forging new connections: Youth Leadership Program alumni meet with the World Food Forum

02/07/2024

On 30 June, the Hub co-organized with the World Food Forum (WFF) an online brainstorming with the alumni of the Food Systems Youth Leadership Program (YLP) and WFF members. The meeting united participants to facilitate peer learning and synergies with youth-led activities linked to the World Food Forum (WFF), sparking a powerful global movement to empower youth in shaping food systems and achieving the 2030 Agenda.

The opening remarks by Maximo Torero Cullen, FAO Chief Economist, emphasized the critical role of youth in accelerating food systems transformation. Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, highlighted the importance of creating links within the food systems network to support national pathways.

The briefing also included an interactive session moderated by the Hub’s Technical Officer, Nicole de Paula. Here, participants shared their experiences and gratitude, highlighting the enriching lessons learned during their tenure at YLP. Key suggestions included establishing national chapters, identifying common areas of work, and facilitating connections with National Convenors and governments to foster further collaborations. For all of this, the focus should be on collaborative efforts that avoid duplication of work and create complementarities.