Policy symposium: local procurement to catalyse food systems transformation

This symposium will examine the transformative potential of local procurement in catalyzing food systems transformation. Join us as we explore policies, strategies, and initiatives that promote local sourcing, production, and consumption to enhance food security, support small-scale farmers, and strengthen local economies. Engage with experts, policymakers, and practitioners as they share their experiences and insights on harnessing the power of local procurement to foster sustainable and resilient food systems. Together, we will identify policy interventions, market linkages, and capacity-building approaches to create enabling environments that promote local procurement, enhance food system resilience, and contribute to the achievement of broader sustainable development goals.

Speaker: Namukolo Covic, Director General’s Representative to Ethiopia, ILRI and CGIAR Regional Director for East and Southern Africa

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