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

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and Government of Germany Collaborate to Build the Next Generation of Food Systems Leaders

Funding agreement signed to empower emerging leaders in developing countries to help transform food systems for a sustainable future.

Pictured: Mr Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development - BMZ, Germany and Mr Laurent Thomas, Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) during the signing ceremony of a new funding agreement for a UN Food Systems Coordination Hub initiative

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27/06/2023

Rome, 27 June 2023 –The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on behalf of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has signed a funding agreement with the Government of Germany in support of a new project, titled "Building the Next Generation of Food Systems Leadership in Developing Countries."

This pioneering initiative, scheduled to run until 2025, marks a new milestone within the work of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, enabling a scale-up of actions to empower emerging leaders in developing countries with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the ever-increasing complex challenges of transforming food systems and advancing sustainable solutions.

The signing ceremony, attended by Mr Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development - BMZ, Germany, Mr Laurent Thomas, Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and Ms Sylvia Lopez-Ekra, Deputy Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, took place on 26 June 2023, at the FAO headquarters in Rome.

Speaking at the event, FAO Deputy Director-General Thomas said: “This project represents the shared vision of the Hub and Germany to empower the next generation of leaders who will drive the transformative change needed to build more efficient, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient agrifood systems.”

“By investing in the development of young leaders from developing countries, we are strengthening their capacity to address the multifaceted challenges facing agrifood systems around the world and allowing them to thrive. We are investing in our future,” he added.

State Secretary Flasbarth emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating: "Germany is proud to support partner countries in building resilient and sustainable food systems via the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub. By investing in young leaders in developing countries we can unlock the potential for positive change and improve the livelihoods of millions."