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The future transformation of food systems in Africa requires innovative research, education, and training approaches that are rooted in local contexts. Universities in Africa need to adapt and create knowledge to strengthen and transform the food systems through strengthening links and improving production, processing, storage, transport, food quality, and businesses that link them and consumers. Universities must play a crucial and more effective role in anticipating the skill-sets and knowledge demanded by rapidly changing food systems, and provide these skills and information in ways that t... قراءة المزيدrickle through the entire economy. In turn, the universities need to translate knowledge created into innovations that transform and develop potential to drive their own and Africa’s food system transformation. Now is the time to reassess and redesign the African universities and assist them to build their capacity to deliver Africa’s food system transformation. The dialogue therefore targeted a) University contribution to: i) Zero Hunger, access to nutritious food and food safety: Approximately 300 million people in Africa are undernourished and food insecure; ii) Elevating the voice and role of Smallholder farmers in Food Systems interventions- Build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress - b) Long-term investment and policy for Food Systems research, higher education and innovation. i) Enhancing Human Capital development to support the transformation of Food systems- Advance equitable livelihoods قراءة القليل

- Hubo divergencias en relación a la existencia de regulación fuerte que evite el deterioro del medio ambiente versus la no aplicación de la regulación existente pero que le faltan ciertos elementos para hacerla más robusta.

- Es necesaria la implementación de educación alimentaria y nutricional en todos niveles. - Es necesario educación y sensibilizar sobre el consumo adecuado de alimentos, e informar a la población sobre los beneficios de tener una alimentación nutritiva y balanceada. - Es necesario trabajar de la mano con el Ministerio de Educación e incluir en el currículo el tema de sostenibilidad en todos sus ámbitos. - La articulación institucional puede ser un factor que facilite los procesos formativos, de seguimiento y evaluación. - Son necesarios impulsar proyectos dirigidos a la descontaminac... قراءة المزيدión de los ríos. - Se deben valorar esquemas de incentivos para transitar a prácticas productivas más sostenibles. Esto permitiría que poco a poco vaya cambiando el estilo de producir. - Se deben impulsar proyectos que fomenten la parte productiva en las familias, involucrando a la juventud, por ejemplo, en la producción de especies menores. قراءة القليل

- Hay una limitante económica pero cuando hay un poco dinero, se prefiere adquirir paquetes de telefonía celular y no alimentos. Se compran otras cosas que no son tan saludables para alimentarse. Esto cambiaría con educación a la población. - Se han abandonado en algunos casos, el cultivo de los huertos caseros y cría de especies menores. Deberían fomentarse estas iniciativas. - Transitar de prácticas que deterioran el medio ambiente a otras que no, es un cambio cultural que tiene que ser gradual, que requiere de un proceso de educación y sensibilización. - Retomar experiencias exito... قراءة المزيدsas de otros países para atender las problemáticas de desperdicios de alimentos. - Certificación de los procesos productivos en las empresas. - Afiliación a programas/comités RSE. - Iniciar la implementación de cambios, o proyectos piloto, desde el entorno de trabajo brindando las condiciones adecuadas para hacerlo. قراءة القليل

- Por razones de economía, las familias buscan alimentos altos en carbohidratos pensando más en llenarse que en nutrirse. - Hay transculturización de la alimentación, es cada vez más frecuente el consumo de comida rápida. - Desconocimiento sobre el procesamiento de los alimentos. - Hay deficiencias en la educación alimentaria, no solo es cuestión de acceso físico, por ejemplo, hay personas con posibilidades económicas pero que están sufriendo sobrepeso. - Se considera que el sector salud no le da la importancia al nutricionista para apoyar procesos de concientización y discusión d... قراءة المزيدe problemas nutricionales. - Desinformación sobre temas de alimentación saludable. - Hay ausencia de educación alimentaria y nutricional en el currículo académico. - Uso de prácticas no sostenibles y que dañan los recursos naturales, como la quema en la siembra del maíz y caña de azúcar, afecta la disponibilidad de agua, incrementando la vulnerabilidad de las familias más pobres, porque invierten más en obtener agua para sobrevivir. - La sobrepoblación y asentamientos urbanos deterioro de los recursos naturales. - Muy pocas empresas invierten en proyectos de eficiencia energética o producción de energías limpias medioambiente. - Los marcos regulatorios son débiles para la aplicación de las normas que protejan los recursos naturales. - No hay una regulación que permita disminuir los desperdicios en hoteles y restaurantes. - Deficiente control de calidad en productos que se comercializan. - Los desperdicios se dan un poco en toda la cadena, pero más en el eslabón de consumo. قراءة القليل

• Most stakeholders agreed that tackling the security challenges of our country should be prioritized • Adopting behavioural change communication is imminent for sustainability • Employing climate-smart agriculture to mitigate the effect of climate change is a field that needs further exploration

REPORT ON FIN-TECH FOR RESILIENCE In Nigeria, small holder farmers contribute more than 80% of Nigeria’s domestic input. However, farmers still make use of age long techniques in the agricultural processes. Because of this, optimal production is not guaranteed with challenges such as; climate conditions, insecurity, poor funding and the likes. The introduction of technology such as precision soil sampling, drone technology, nitrogen censors, data science among others will help improve production and profit for farmers which in turn have an effect on the food system supply chain. However, in ... قراءة المزيدNigeria, for most farmers, this is not the case and this is because of the following challenges: • Poor farm planning • Little/lack of education of farmers leading to inability to make use of some of these technologies • Lack of funding as some of the technology require capital • Lack of technical know-how The priority actions needed for improving resilience to shocks and stress include;  Policy formulation  Provision of funding especially in subsidizing the premium on insurance for farmers in a bid to ensure they are well equipped to tackle risks and future shocks  Public private partnership  Equipping farmers with the technical skills required to handle innovations  Investment in Data Analytics to foresee oncoming stress  Education of farmers on how to access funding, best ways to avoid risks and how to maximize the market for profit  Education of non-farmers on the need to pay attention and get involved in agriculture through investment. The stakeholders needed for the implementation of these actions are;  Government:  Private Sector/NGOs: Partnership with the government in providing technical serv  Extension Officers: There is need for training and education of farmers on modern methods of farming and use of modern equipment  Insurance Likely challenges to be faced during implementation  Illiteracy of most small holder farmers  Lack of will to change from conventional methods  Fear of past experiences قراءة القليل

REPORT ON FOOD TRADE The priority actions needed to improve food trade in the food system context include;  Addressing the insecurity in the country in a bid to reduce food inflation  Policy Formulation  Leveraging on Agriculture as a tool for combating youth unemployment  Advocacy for change of unfavourable policies  Provision of funding and support for small-medium scale enterprise  Prioritization of Nutrition and Agriculture Who are the key Actors?  Government: There is need for support, policies and enabling environment that will encourage youth participation in agricu... قراءة المزيدlture  Youths: involvement in the food value chain and call for policy change from the government  Private Sector/NGOs: Capacity building and Advocacy Possible Challenges  Unwillingness of youths to go into agriculture Indicator for Success  Increased youth involvement in Agriculture  Reduced unemployment indices  Reduction in Food prices and inflation  Increased in food production قراءة القليل

REPORT ON CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE The priority actions needed to improve climate-smart initiatives while ensure production include;  Employing smart initiatives that require lesser natural resources and produces more food such as hydroponic, aeroponics, etc.  Training and Orientation of farmers on smart and modern initiatives  Harnessing technological innovations like drone system and precision farming  Reducing greenhouse gases emissions by modifying ruminant diet and embracing ranching system  Improved researches on development of climate sensitive inputs  Provision of fu... قراءة المزيدnding to farmers majorly in form of subsidies Who are the key stakeholders?  Government: Subsidizing the cost of modern tools and improved inputs  Extension Agents: Training and orientation of farmers on modern practices  Private Sector/NGOs: Complement the work of the government Possible Challenges  Illiteracy of most small scale farmers  Unwillingness to accept new methods قراءة القليل

REPORT ON CONSUMER EDUCATION The priority actions needed in empowering consumers to make informed and healthy food choices include;  Revision of the national food based dietary guideline  Investing in research  Regulations on product advertisement  Consumer education on food wastage  Use of Front pack labeling system on food products  Adopting behavioral change communication in advocacy  Leveraging on the mass media as a means of education  Incorporating Community Supported Agriculture by consumers as a means of providing food independently  Eliminating misinformatio... قراءة المزيدn through strong regulations and monitoring of food companies as regard food product labeling Who are the stakeholders needed for this action  Communication Experts: Employ Behavior change communication in educating consumers  Consumers: the will and power to change lies on the consumer  Government: Regulation of food labels and unhealthy products advertisement as well as advocacy through National Orientation Agency  Food Companies: Produce healthy foods and build trust with correct information on labels  Private Sector/NGOs: Help in advocacy, research and training How to measure impact  Employing baseline and post-implementation data on consumer knowledge, attitude and practices Possible Challenges  Adherence to policies and regulation by the food companies  Corruption on the part of the regulatory bodies  Consumer rigidity and unwillingness to accept change قراءة القليل