Local value-addition in developing countries is often aimed at for upgrading of agricultural value chains, since it is assumed that doing so will make farmers better off. However, transmission of the added value through the value chain and constraint...

Food insecurity remains a serious challenge for many households in Africa and the situation is even more prevalent among young people. However, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on youth food security status in Africa. We assessed the level and...

This study contributes to the growing literature on dietary quality and accessibility in the Global South. The nutrition implications of changing dietary patterns between 2008 and 2019 in one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing economies, Tanzani...

The agriculture sector employs more than one-third of the population and accounts for approximately 23 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), comprising mainly smallholder farmers who tend to be highly dependent on rainfed agriculture. Given it...

Here are some ideas on how we may bootstrap food systems in Africa’s urban areas by leveraging existing digital tools.

Decision-making in times of crisis is challenging. In the race to save lives, trade-offs have to be made. The sudden onset of the pandemic, its rapid evolution, and the enormous needs to be addressed may have led to Africa’s leaders failing to consid...

Food insecurity remains a serious challenge for many households in Africa and the situation is even more prevalent among young people. However, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on youth food security status in Africa.

During fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) production, water is used for a variety of purposes. Even the water was conventionally treated and disinfected, it may still potentially contain human pathogens, albeit at low concentrations. A risk assessment,...

The initiative Food System Transformative Integrated Policy (FS-TIP) initiative supports African governments that demonstrate robust integrative leadership and capacity the development and implementation of transformative and integrated food systems...

With a view toward the UN Food Systems Summit from an African perspective, the Malabo Montpellier Panel has identified a set of actions that, if brought to scale, provide for a more holistic and comprehensive framework for policymakers and their advi...

The Government of Benin has demonstrated political leadership and strong stewardship to tackle the challenges presented by climate change to its economy and food systems. With the agriculture industry extremely vulnerable to climate change and 10% of...

The term “food smart” refers to a food system that is efficient, meets the food needs of a country, and is environmentally sustainable. Reducing food loss and waste (FLW) is one of the critical pillars of building a smart food system. This diagnostic...