SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Uganda

Strengthening Uganda’s capacity to enable sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems

SDG 1 No PovertySDG 2 Zero HungerSDG 5 Gender Equality

PROJECT TITLE

Strengthening Uganda’s capacity to enable sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems

ContextIn the framework of UN Food Systems Summit, Uganda held 18 dialogues which informed the development of the National Pathway for Food Systems Transformation. Among other initiatives, the Government committed to strengthening inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral coordination, as well as creating an enabling policy environment. The National Food Systems Coordination Committee was established under the Office of the Prime Minister. It brings together government actors, UN Agencies, academia, agricultural research bodies, CSOs, and the private sector for coordinating strategies and initiatives to transform Ugandan food systems.
PUNOsFAO, WFP
Contribution to SDGsSDG 1 No poverty, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 5 Gender Equality
Contribution to other SDG transitionsDecent Jobs and Universal Social Protection; Transforming Education
DurationJune 2024 – June 2025
Expected financial leverage$ 500,000
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement; Financing
OutcomesThe JP consolidates food systems governance mechanisms at both national and district levels and supports a policy environment conducive to transformative actions across food systems. The JP puts a strong focus on inclusive processes, facilitating the participation of non-state actors in food systems governance.
Partners
  • Office of the Prime Minister
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
  • Ministry of Education and Sports
  • CSOs
Outputs
  • Support the development, revision and finalization of three key policies and legal instruments (the 2003 Food and Nutrition Policy, the School Feeding Policy, the Bill for the creation of the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority)
  • Strengthen the capacity of the National Food Systems Coordination Committee to align the food systems agenda with the national development planning process.
  • Development of a digitalized National Food Systems Information Management Information Platform for enhanced coordination, monitoring, and reporting
  • Advocate for mainstreaming food systems in public and private investment plans
  • Develop capacity of non-state actors, including NGOs, women and youth groups, to contribute to and participate in policy and legislative reviews
Multi-sectoral governance Integrated policy Inclusivity