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🌱 New Policy Brief Alert: Unlocking Egusi's Potential for Food Security in Northern Ghana 🇬🇭 We announce the release of our latest FSNet Africa policy brief: "Valorising Cucurbit Seeds (Egusi) for Community Nutrition and Food Security in Northern Ghana." Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Explores egusi's untapped potential for food and nutritional security in Northern Ghana 2️⃣ Recommends strategic policy adjustments for commercialisation 3️⃣ Focuses on northern Ghana with broader implications for Ghana This policy brief, based on Dr. Abena's FSNet-Africa fellowship research, outlines how egusi can be a game-changer for nutrition and food security. 🔗 Access the full brief below. Any recommendations to maximise egusi's impact in food-insecure communities are welcomed. FSNet-Africa Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network - FANRPAN Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi CHAMBER OF AGRIBUSINESS GHANA, CAG Andy Theophilus Agnes Dr Heather Abena #rdcdiaries #foodsecurity #northernghana #agriculture #policybrief #fsnetafrica #fanrpan

Africa’s food supply chain is often described as broken, failed, and stagnant. However, a recent paper from CGIAR’s #RethinkingFoodMarketsInitiative has proven this wrong with illustrative cases from field studies in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia. The supply of fruits, vegetables, and animal products in Africa is growing as fast as or faster than in Asia and Latin America. The boom has been fueled by spontaneous clusters of farm and off-farm SMEs and government investments in wholesale markets, roads, and other infrastructure. NGOs, big private sector players, and food companies have played absolutely no role. The paper highlights how the government kept its direct role minimal and created enabling conditions to fuel growth. Read more on areas of further research and policy implications here: https://lnkd.in/e9b2ymbG International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Messiah University University of Pennsylvania Rob Vos

''In Mozambique, where agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy and food security is a constant concern, the Dashboard offers a powerful tool for driving positive change. It is not just a tool for observation, it is a catalyst for collaboration and innovation''­- Mduduzi Mbuya, Director, Research & Evaluation. Wise words shared today by GAIN's Global Director for Research & Evaluation, at the launching event of the Food Systems Dashboard in Mozambique. We are proud to witness & be part of this milestone for GAIN Mozambique, where multiple stakeholders from Government, academy, private sector, civil society & media discussed how data can transform food systems. In Mozambique, the Dashboard was developed in collaboration with GAIN and SETSAN & it will offer detailed insights on global, regional, & national food systems, aiming to improve diets, nutrition & health, while promoting food security & positive community impact. #foodsystemsdashboard #mozambique

FAO Regional Conference for Africa concludes with strong commitments toward agrifood system transformation by Emmanuel Chilamphuma The 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa has concluded with a strong ministerial declaration that calls for greater support to

Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop Tanzania tackles food security through the Food Systems Dialogue & Workshop in Dar es Salaam. Building on recent Africa summits, the event will review progress, discuss strategies & investments, and focus on building a secure, resilient, and sustainable food system for the future. AGNES KALIBATA AFS Forum International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) CGIAR FAO Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) The World Bank #FoodSystems #TanzaniaFoodSystems #AGRAImpacts

Driving Agricultural Innovation Across Africa: CLOSA Project Participates in US-Nigeria Roundtable on Food Security and Safety. As part of our commitment to fostering sustainable private sector growth in Africa's agricultural ecosystem, the CLOSA project team participated in the US-Nigeria Roundtable Conference on Food Security and Safety, hosted by the Pan African Association of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI). Held in Abuja, the conference provided a platform to explore business opportunities and share insights on food security and safety from both Nigerian and U.S. perspectives. Themed "Experiential Learning and Business Opportunities in Food Security and Safety: The Nigerian and U.S. Experiences," the event attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including professors, policymakers, and agricultural experts. Discussions focused on critical challenges such as mechanization, value addition, AI, technology, storage, and climate adaptation. Through syndicate sessions, participants identified actionable strategies to address these pressing issues in the agricultural sector. Going forward, CLOSA project will work with PAOSMI - Powered by Value Addition, Innovation and Sustainability of SMIs in Africa and other partners to synthesize the key takeaways from this conference, advocating for modernized agricultural practices and improved food safety standards to boost food security across Africa. Funded by USAID, the CLOSA project aims to build a strong, multi-country knowledge base, promoting adaptive learning and sustainable practices among private sector associations in Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana. For more information on the transformative impacts of the CLOSA project, visit our website at www.hsdf.org.ng/closa #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Sustainability #Improving_Commercial_Viability #AfricanIndustrialization CIPE Europe & Eurasia Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) American Business Council Nigeria

FAO Regional Conference for Africa concludes with strong commitments toward agrifood system transformation by Emmanuel Chilamphuma The 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa has concluded with a strong ministerial declaration that calls for greater support to

Egypt, UK launch joint project to boost food security, support small wheat farmer Egypt's Ministries of Planning and Economic Development, Agriculture and Land Reclamation, alongside the British Embassy in Cairo, have launched a new project aimed at supporting small wheat farmers. The initiative, titled “Enhancing Food Security and Achieving Economic Stability in Egypt by Supporting Small Wheat Farmers,” marks the first practical implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Egypt and the United Kingdom last October to address food security challenges. The two-year project focuses on improving wheat production in Egypt by enhancing soil fertility, reducing dependency on imported wheat, and addressing the impact of global price fluctuations. By supporting small farmers with better agricultural practices, the project aims to increase wheat yields, enhance economic stability, and improve human capital by promoting better nutrition and health among local communities. #egypt #uk #food #security #wheat Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPq27Ay7