SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Samoa

Catalyzing the Samoa National Food Systems Transformation Agenda Through Collective Action

SDG 1 No PovertySDG 2 Zero HungerSDG 5 Gender EqualitySDG 13 Climate Action

PROJECT TITLE

Catalyzing the Samoa National Food Systems Transformation Agenda Through Collective Action

ContextSamoa’s National Pathway positions food security, nutrition and affordability of healthy diets at the core of the country’s food systems transformation process. Boosting the domestic production of nutritious food in conjunction with increasing access to healthy diets, promoting traditional knowledge on sustainable agricultural practices, and promoting women and youth involvement in agriculture and food value chains are among the priorities listed in the Pathway.
PUNOsFAO, WFP, IFAD
Contribution to SDGsSDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 13 Climate Action
Contribution to other SDG transitionsDigital Transformation
DurationJuly 2024 – July 2025
Expected financial leverage$ 78,000 (PUNOs contribution)
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement; Financing
OutcomesComplementing efforts from the government and other partners in Samoa, the JP will strengthen the policy and strategic framework for the translation of the National Pathway into concrete deliverables and catalyze its implementation. The program aims to mobilize financial resources through active fundraising efforts, leveraging bankable proposals developed during the seed-funding phase.
Partners
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Ministry of Health
  • Samoa Bureau of Statistics
Outputs
  • Carry out a comprehensive analysis and formulate recommendations to strengthen evidence base for policy and regulatory reform to promote sustainable consumption and healthy diets
  • Develop a costing plan and M&E framework for the National Pathway
  • Formulate four proposals based on the comprehensive analysis and the costing plan for resource mobilization
Pathway operationalization M&E Unlocking finance