Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities
This paper explores the pathways to transforming food systems in Africa, focusing on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It examines the current state of food systems, highlighting issues such as food and nutrition security, environmental degradation, low agricultural productivity, limi...
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University of Ibadan
2024
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| author | Ulimwengu, John M. |
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| description | This paper explores the pathways to transforming food systems in Africa, focusing on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It examines the current state of food systems, highlighting issues such as food and nutrition security, environmental degradation, low agricultural productivity, limited availability and adoption of yield-increasing technologies, high malnutrition rates, violent conflicts and threats to peace and security, and inadequate governance. The paper emphasizes the need for policy reform, technological innovation, and capacity building to drive sustainable and inclusive food systems. Key drivers of change include policies promoting sustainable practices, increased funding for agricultural research, and improved market access through infrastructure development and trade policies. Good governance practices, including transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making, are crucial for effective policy implementation and stakeholder collaboration. Recommendations include empowering women and youth, supporting community-led initiatives, and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance intraAfrican trade. By adopting these strategies, Africa can build resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1594052025-08-14T19:11:29Z Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities Ulimwengu, John M. agriculture food systems nutrition productivity This paper explores the pathways to transforming food systems in Africa, focusing on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It examines the current state of food systems, highlighting issues such as food and nutrition security, environmental degradation, low agricultural productivity, limited availability and adoption of yield-increasing technologies, high malnutrition rates, violent conflicts and threats to peace and security, and inadequate governance. The paper emphasizes the need for policy reform, technological innovation, and capacity building to drive sustainable and inclusive food systems. Key drivers of change include policies promoting sustainable practices, increased funding for agricultural research, and improved market access through infrastructure development and trade policies. Good governance practices, including transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making, are crucial for effective policy implementation and stakeholder collaboration. Recommendations include empowering women and youth, supporting community-led initiatives, and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance intraAfrican trade. By adopting these strategies, Africa can build resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems. 2024-11 2024-11-07T22:28:28Z 2024-11-07T22:28:28Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159405 en Open Access University of Ibadan Ulimwengu, John M. 2024. Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities. African Journal of Sustainable Development 14(1): 125-148. https://africajsd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9-Ulimwengu_Africa-Pathways-to-Food-Systems-Transformation_JU-FINAL.pdf |
| spellingShingle | agriculture food systems nutrition productivity Ulimwengu, John M. Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities |
| title | Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities |
| title_full | Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities |
| title_fullStr | Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities |
| title_short | Africa pathway to food systems transformation: Challenges and opportunities |
| title_sort | africa pathway to food systems transformation challenges and opportunities |
| topic | agriculture food systems nutrition productivity |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159405 |
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