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

High-level UN Food Systems Advisory Group established to drive global transformation

30/01/2025

A high-level UN Food Systems Advisory Group has been established to support the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) in accelerating the transition to sustainable food systems as one of the most effective entry points to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This influential group, comprising 19 diverse members and three observers, unites leading experts and advocates dedicated to making food systems more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.

Convened and chaired by the UN Deputy Secretary-General and supported by the Hub, the Advisory Group will offer strategic guidance, amplify advocacy, and promote innovative solutions to advance food systems transformation through 2030, including preparations for the United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in 2025.

This initiative builds on the momentum sparked by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Food Systems Transformation following the UNFSS+2 Stocktake in 2023. Since the first UN Food Systems Summit in 2021, the need for united action across essential areas and actors has only grown louder. Members of the Advisory Group will leverage their expertise and networks to deliver impactful, inclusive, and measurable outcomes that address social, economic, and environmental challenges, improving the lives of millions.

Meet the Advisory Group