Africa

Egypt

Food Systems Transformation

Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration.

Total funding allocated

US $ 336998

Co-funding by UN agencies

US $ 87000

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration' aims to transform food systems in Egypt to enhance food security and accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by implementing integrated activities focused on capacity building, strategy development, and evidence generation.

The programme strengthens sustainable food systems in Egypt, enhancing food security and nutrition while advancing SDG progress. It builds government capacity, develops integrated strategies, and generates evidence to inform decisions, directly supporting the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems. The initiative reaches numerous beneficiaries, focusing on safe food access and sustainable consumption patterns, fostering partnerships with various stakeholders. Overall, it significantly enhances climate resilience and promotes gender equality, contributing to the achievement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals.

Expected key results

Aims to transform food systems through a structured approach encompassing three key pillars: capacity building, strategy development, and evidence generation.