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El país definió como temas prioritarios en su agenda para el Sector Agroalimentario la inclusión de mujeres y jóvenes, buenas prácticas agrícolas y pecuarias, trazabilidad, comercio justo, agroinnovación, y mercados locales. Por esto, se consultó el en diálogo si se consideró la inclusión de dichos temas en el quehacer real desde la perspectiva de las cadenas de suministro de alimentos, los entornos alimentarios y la perspectiva del consumidor. En respuesta, los participantes indicaron que si bien se pueden detectar opciones de programas o iniciativas en todos los temas mencionados,... Read more se considera que falta mucho trabajo aún para que sean realmente interiorizadas y adoptadas de manera integral en nuestro sistema alimentario, pues se siguen percibiendo como opciones aisladas. Se mencionan algunos ejemplos a continuación: Es evidente que existen planes de acceso a crédito para mujeres, pero realmente es limitado y complicado el acceso real que puedan tener (garantías, tramitología). También hay falta de accesibilidad a capacitación y tecnología, incluida la conectividad a internet en ciertas partes del país, así como una real integración generacional (incluso desincentivando el uso del término “relevo generacional”). Existe poco incentivo para que el productor, joven o no, se mantenga en el sector agroalimentario dada la alta incertidumbre y exceso de tramitologías de formalización actuales. Además, los procesos de agroinnnovación siguen siendo limitados por lo que las opciones de ferias y educación deberán potenciarse. Desde el punto de vista de rastreabilidad, hay importante normativa, aunque falta visibilizar y concretar las acciones de sostenibilidad que remuneren de forma justa el esfuerzo que esto implique al productor; además, la proliferación de sellos para estos fines puede tender a confundir al consumidor limitando su comprensión respecto a ciertas prácticas sostenibles y los existentes no siempre son verificados en los mercados nacionales. El comercio justo es un tema muchas veces plasmado en el papel a nivel de mercado local, prueba de ello es la falta de controles a nivel de intermediación y diferenciación de productos orgánicos vs convencionales. En términos de BPA y reducción de uso de agroquímicos, hay serias deficiencias en materia de uso de nuevas moléculas y su proceso de registro. El cooperativismo ha sido ejemplo en muchas zonas del país para promover muchos de estos temas, pero existen también ejemplo de deficiencias gerenciales para cumplir a cabalidad con su misión, lo cual no solo se limita a esta forma de asociatividad, sino también a otros grupos de productores y al productor en general respecto a manejo de temas administrativos, y de costo. Read less

-las principales divergencias se dan en términos de todos los esfuerzos, inversiones y programas que los actores públicos mencionan que se están haciendo en contraste con la opinión de los actores productivos que citan no conocer siempre de esas iniciativas o que no generan impacto equitativo en las distintas regiones del país. -el tema de sellos y etiquetado puede verse como una gran herramienta, pero también una barrera para el consumidor si no los comprende bien, si proliferan sin control y abruman al consumidor o generan costos excesivos para el productor sin un resultado tangible, s... Read morei no comunican adecuadamente el elemento diferenciador y si no hay educación adecuada para su uso -la priorización de temas o definición de una hoja de ruta país con particularidades locales no está bien definida, por eso a veces parecen haber divergencias sectoriales o institucionales donde unos apuntan en una dirección, ejemplo ambiente vs productividad vs salud vs rentabilidad, cuando podrían ser consecuentes todos ellos. -tienden a haber discrepancias entre las exigencias de algunas normativas y la aplicación real de estas y el balance entre actores; así mismo, la definición de estándares puede ser confuso o contraproducente en ciertos casos (ejemplo calidad primera, alimentos buenos o malos, feos, etc y los efectos en salud y desperdicio alimentario). Read less

la session était consacrée à l'examen des voies et moyens pour consolider le système alimentaire du Gabon qui concilie déjà production agricole et préservation de l'Environnement. plusieurs personnalités sont intervenus: Le Coordonnateur du Bureau Sous Régional de la FAO pour l’Afrique Centrale a ainsi rappelé qu’il se tiendra en Septembre 2021 à New York, en marge des travaux de l’Assemblée Générale de l’ONU, un sommet mondial sur les systèmes alimentaires. Ce sommet aura pour objectif de dynamiser et accélérer un cheminement collectif vers l’élimination de la faim... Read more et la création des systèmes alimentaires plus inclusifs, plus sains et la protection de la santé de notre planète. Il a tenu à féliciter le Gouvernement pour ses efforts et les décisions prises pour porter haut la voix de la population dans le débat mondial sur les systèmes alimentaires Le Ministre en charge de l’Agriculture a mis en relief les actions mises en œuvre par le Gouvernement sous l’impulsion de Président de la République Chef de l’Etat, pour concilier préservation de l’environnement et développement de l’Agriculture. Il a notamment souligné les procédures mises en place pour l’attribution des terres agricoles dans le cadre du Plan National d’Affectation des Terres qui imposent au préalable la réalisation des études d’impact environnemental et social et des enquêtes participatives Il a aussi indiqué les initiatives mises en place pour préserver les des ressources halieutiques grâce à la mise en place des aires protégées aquatiques, la finalisation avec l’UE d’un APPD de nouvelle génération et le renforcement de la surveillance des activités de pêche par l’équipement des embarcations de la pêche artisanale avec des balises. il a souligné l’importance de transformer le conflit Homme/Faune en véritable cohabitation. En termes d’avancées, Le Ministre est revenu sur réformes engagées dans le secteur agricole avec l’Adoption plusieurs lois notamment la loi fixant les conditions d’exercice des professions vétérinaires, de la loi sur le médicament vétérinaire et la loi sur la politique semencière en République Gabonaise. Ces réforme sont complétées par de nombreux investissements notamment la construction de cinq (5) centres de Pêche et du Pôle scientifique d’Akanda constitué de six (6) laboratoires, les aménagements des Zones Agricoles à Forte Productivité et sans oublier le Programme GRAINE Madame le Premier Ministre Chef du Gouvernement a tenu à illustrer la place importante que l’agriculture occupe dans la stratégie de diversification de l’économie. Elle a ainsi rappelé que l’agriculture est un secteur d’avenir, dynamique. Le développement d’une agriculture durable mérite l’implication de tous. La pandémie de la Covid-19 a mis en lumière la fragilité de notre secteur agricole et a affecté notre système alimentaire fortement dépendant de l’extérieur ainsi que la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle des populations. Le Gouvernement a dû mettre en œuvre des projets visant à augmenter la production locale, à l'exemple programme Gabon Famille Verte.. les anciens Ministres de l’Agriculture ont donné leurs avis sur le système alimentaire du Gabon. Ils ont mis en avant la nécessité de : -Poursuivre la mise en œuvre de la politique de lutte contre les changements climatiques et de préservation de la biodiversité -accroitre les ressources allouées au secteur agricole -soutenir les petits agriculteurs des pays en voie de développement pour les rendre compétitifs face à ceux des pays occidentaux fortement subventionnés ; - solliciter la communauté internationale pour accompagner le Gabon dans ses efforts de préservation de la forêt et de la biodiversité ; -inciter les jeunes à s’investir dans l’agriculture -favoriser une agriculture de qualité et faire la promotion du « bio » Read less

Sous l’impulsion de Son Président, le Gabon met en œuvre une politique qui concilie production agricole et préservation de l’Environnement et de la biodiversité à travers notamment la mise en œuvre d’un Plan National d’Affectation des Terres qui permet de préserver les forêts primaires à haute teneur en carbone et aussi grâce aux nombreux aires protégées terrestres et aquatiques qui ont été créer ces vingt dernières années. Le Gabon est aujourd’hui un modèle de Gestion et de préservation de l’environnement La Forêt du Gabon qui représente près de 12 % de la fo... Read morerêt du bassin du Congo absorbe près de 100 millions de Tonnes de CO2 par an. Elle joue donc un rôle important dans les équilibres climatiques notamment en matière de pluviométrie sur le continent africain Au regard des efforts déployées par le Gabon pour la conservation de ses écosystèmes forestiers pour le bien l’humanité, le pays devrait être soutenu et accompagné par la Communauté internationale. Sur le plan agricole, il a été noté le déséquilibre important qui subsiste entre les agriculteurs des pays Nord qui bénéficient des subventions divers et ceux du sud en général petits agriculteurs sans grande ressource, vulnérables et peu compétitifs. A cet effet, les Etats et la Communauté internationale devraient mettre en place des mécanismes pour soutenir ces petits agriculteurs qui subissent les conséquences du dérèglement climatique et les aléas des politiques de protection de la biodiversité comme c’est le cas au Gabon où la faune protégée fait de nombreux dégâts dans les plantations. Le Gabon et les autres pays devraient privilégier les circuits d’approvisionnement courts en développant la production locale pour renforcer la résilience face aux crises telle que celle de la COVID-19 qui a fortement perturbé les circuits d’approvisionnement longs. Le Gabon et la communauté internationale devront mettre l’accent sur la promotion de l’agriculture familiale à l’exemple de l’initiative Gabion famille verte qui a permis aux familles citadines de pratiquer l’agriculture durant la période de confinement. Dans ce contexte un accent particulier devra être mis sur la promotion des métiers agricoles afin d’intéresser plus de jeunes. Des mécanismes d’incitation d’accompagnement des jeunes devraient être mis en place. le Gabon et la communauté internationale devrait faire la promotion d’une agriculture de qualité ou « Bio » pour améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle des populations. Enfin il est apparait nécessaire de mettre en place des mécanismes de mobilisation des fonds des Etats et des partenaires Techniques et Financiers afin de développer les systèmes Alimentaires durables pour les pays en voie de développement. Read less

In this dialogue, we discussed challenges and opportunities especially related to all Action Tracks.

The dialogue with NCA was held to exchange opinions related to SDGs and sustainable food systems. Please see the attached file for details of discussions.

In this dialogue, we discussed challenges and opportunities especially related to all Action Tracks.

The dialogue with Ishikawa, Shiga, Kumamoto and Okinawa Prefectural Governments was held to exchange opinions related to SDGs and sustainable food systems. Please see the attached file for details of discussions.

In this dialogue, we discussed challenges and opportunities especially related to all Action Tracks.

The dialogue with Municipal Governments (Tenei Village, Iwate Town, Shima City, Yosano Town, Kamikatsu Town, Aya Town) was held to exchange opinions related to SDGs and sustainable food systems. Please see the attached file for details of discussions.

TOPIC 3. Challenges and benefits of implementation of food safety management system There are both challenges and benefits in implementation of food safety management system including the HACCP, ISO 22000, and organic standards. Practical challenges as shared by the private sector include: the lack of awareness, motivation and capacity by the management and staffs to implement the requirement of the standards; the cost of implementation which include the consultancies, trainings, modification of production process flows, building, new equipment, certification fee and additional staff cost; sta... Read moreff complaint (at the initial stage) of difficulties to implement; difficulties to maintain the standard throughout. The implementation of organic standards is challenging as it also needs to deal with farmers and small-scale producers. Lots of trainings and refresher trainings need to be conducted to raise awareness and build their capacities. The implementation of the food safety management system offers lots of benefits in return such as: increase quality of the products, improve quality consistency and product shelf-life; improve productivity as staffs and workers fully understand their role and responsibility and reduction of the product defect; improve commitment of management and staffs on food safety; increase consumer and government confidence and support; build brand and reputation; gain trust and is the door to super market and export; reduce wastages; and reduce the production cost. To successfully implement the food system management system, it is imperative that everyone at the company is sensitized to its benefits, understand what is required of them, and that everyone is on board with the system, including both existing and new staff and workers. Training should be provided to raise awareness and build capacity of the management, workers and staff and should be refreshed regularly. The successful implementation of the food safety management system is only possible with commitment, perseverance, patience and teamwork. Despite the obvious benefits of the food safety management system, lots still remains to be done to scale up. Support is needed for both technical and financial assistance including capacity building for staffs and management. There are also needs for greater awareness among the consumers and general pubic on food safety and generate the demand for safe foods. Read less

The food safety policy and legislation are a multi-ministerial responsibility and the control of food safety and quality falls under the jurisdiction of 6 ministries. The roles and responsibilities are still overlapping with each other. Clear roles and responsibilities and an excellent coordination mechanism are required.

The dialogue brought together 93 participants from private sector, government, development partners, civil society, academia and research center, small-scale farmers, indigenous people who are involved either directly or indirectly in implementing or supporting the improvement of food system. The focus of the dialogue was to discuss the status of food safety in Cambodia and the roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders, especially the private sector in improving food safety practices and ensuring that their foods are safe for consumption. The discussion covered the effort by relevant... Read more technical ministries in terms of regulatory frameworks, the importance of standards, the need for support to ensure effective implementation of the guidelines and standards, and compliance by the private sector with food safety guidelines. The discussion also covered strengthening the roles and responsibilities and contribution of stakeholders relevant to food safety. Perspectives from the private sector addressed the challenges and benefits of implementing international and national food safety management systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, organic standards etc. The importance of understanding the behavior of the food consumer was also discussed. The results of the discussion will be important inputs to the development of Cambodia food systems roadmap toward 2030, the Cambodia SDGs agenda and to prepare for the upcoming global food systems summit in September 2021 Read less

Food safety is a very complex challenge which come from both the supply and demand sides. Dealing with unsafe foods requires a holistic approach that involves every stakeholder to address the issues in the supply side, demand side, and regulatory framework and official control. While food safety has steadily improved in Cambodia, more needs to be done. Food safety is vital for achieving many SDGs particularly SDG 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 11 and closely linked to the achievement of positive nutrition outcomes. Food safety has profound impact on the effort to end poverty. The following are the main... Read more finding from the dialogue: 1) Food safety requires more attention, greater investment, and support in term of infrastructure and human capital, better regulatory frameworks, and measures that promote behavior change 2) Further need to strengthen the enforcement of regulations, define clearly the jurisdiction and responsibility of relevant technical ministry in implementing the guidelines, rules and regulation and the participation of all relevant stakeholders 3) Private sector is a key actor in driving and promoting food safety and needs further support, both in term of technical assistance, including capacity building for staff and management, and finance are needed to support them to implement food safety management system. 4) There are sound business cases for implementing a food safety management system. The benefits outweigh the cost of the implementation of such a system and have been further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read less

TOPIC 1. Status of food safety in Cambodia and the role of private sector Thousands of people are affected by foodborne illnesses because of improper practices in food preparation such as the use of unsafe water or raw materials and cross-contamination. The burden of foodborne diseases to public health and welfare and to the economy is substantial. Consumer violations or misuses of chemicals and preservatives by food processors or retailers. The food safety issues have a negative impact on the nutritional outcome especially for vulnerable and marginalized population. The current food productio... Read moren systems in Cambodia are mainly relying on a multiplicity of micro- and small-scale producers, operators or businesses, make it challenging to assure the delivery of safe food. Uncontrolled use of pesticides and antibiotics, poor infrastructure such as cold chain and handling practices including hygiene and sanitation, inadequate value addition- packing, labelling etc. making the products non-competitive in markets. Poor food safety compliance is leading to poor market access. Poor handling, transportation and processing conditions lead to 15 to 25% of post-harvest losses. The current food safety policy and legislation are not fully risk-based and are fragmented - it is a multi-ministerial responsibility. Food safety is a partnership endeavor and a shared responsibility between all stakeholders including the private sector, public institution, academia and consumers. The private sector needs to embrace a market-driven approach and improve their operating practices to improve their productivity, lowering the production cost through better management. The regulatory system needs to be fully risk-based in its operation. Coordination and linkages between relevant agencies and their capacity need to be strengthened. Universities have greater role in supporting both private sector and the regulating agencies. University-government-private sector linkages and collaboration can lead to innovative models and food safety solutions. Consumers and civil society have a very important role in contributing to food safety culture. Journalists and media can create greater awareness of the importance of food safety. The private sector is a key player in ensuring food safety as it underlies the entire food system. The majority of foods are produced, handled, processed, distributed, and sold by private sector. The private sector has the responsibility to ensure their products are nutritious and safe for consumption. The implementation of food safety management systems brings lots of benefits to the private sector, including increased consumer and government confidence, ensuring safe food, reduced legal and insurance cost, reduction in production cost, improved product consistency, improved staff and management commitment to food safety, decreased business risk, and costs associated with due diligence defense in court. Read less

TOPIC 2. Policy and legislation Food safety and quality from farm to table are managed by 6 ministries namely Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), Ministry of Commerce (MoC), Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Tourism (MoT). The roles and responsibilities of each Ministry are defined in the inter-ministerial Prakas 868. A draft Food Safety Law is under review and long-awaited. MAFF is responsible for all registration and/or permission to establish and operate food b... Read moreusiness at primary production and primary processing. MAFF has developed several voluntary standards such as CAM GAP, CAM Organic, Good Livestock Practices, Good Aquaculture Practices, and a Participatory Guarantee System. Any primary production or primary processing firms can apply for a certificate of compliance with the above standards by following these four steps: 1) registration; 2) audit/inspection by MAFF official; 3) Sample analysis; and 4) Issuance of certificate. MAFF also provides regulatory support, trade facilitation, facilitates contract farming, provides public services and goods and promotes agriculture modernization for primary production and primary processing. The Law on Sanitation and Phyto sanitation is also implemented by MAFF. MISTI is responsible for all registration and/or permission to establish and operate food business at secondary processing. The Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) of MISTI has adopted and produced standards to support SMEs and industry so that they can produce safe, quality and environmentally friendly products that are good for humans and the environment. So far more than 300 standards related to food have been developed, both voluntary and mandatory. More than 900 standards in total were produced and adopted. Government policy is to promote quality and environmentally friendly products. Standards were developed with input from all stakeholders, including the private sector so they must be respected. Food must be safe to consume and improve quality of life and contribute to economic development. The Directorate-General of Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) is the responsible agency and lead for coordination in promoting effective and efficient implementation of market surveillance of businesses trading in the market. The Law on Food Safety first drafted in 2016 is expected to be enacted by the end of 2021. The development of the Law on Food Safety is spearheaded by MoC. Other regulations include the Consumer Protection Law, committee on consumer protection. The Competition Law to be enacted this year. The MoT is responsible for all registration and/or permission to establish and operate food business at the tourist canteens and restaurants and inspection of compliance to the tourist standards and norms. The MoH is responsible for leading effective and efficient coordination in the implementation of the following tasks related to food safety in the consumer sector: 1) preparation of policy, legal framework on hygiene and sanitary standards; 2) providing input to standardization regarding consumer health perspective; 3) monitor and inspect hygiene and sanitation of food and food business dealing with consumers; 4) prepare and implement programs promoting compliance with hygiene and sanitation requirements; 5) implement verification programs and issue hygiene and sanitation assurance certificates for food business selling to consumers; 6) prepare and implement a general plan for crisis management and emergency response to address, minimize or to prevent risks predicted or arising at the final stage of consumption. Read less

The Dialogue focussed on a comprehensive exploration of food systems. In his summary, the National Convenor emphasized that the dialogue has shown us the complexity of these issues and that this kind of dialogue is important in our efforts to establish a common platform of knowledge. The ambitions in the 2030-agenda can be fulfilled only if we secure the same kind of competency throughout society for sustainable and incremental change. He also underlined that a 60 % increase in food production as such by 2050 is not possible. Food and nutrition security can only be achieved through concerted a... Read morection for sustainable production, better distribution of food and a reduction of food loss and waste. In Norway, national and international food security is linked in a number of ways. We are a large exporter of fish and seafood, and a large importer of feed ingredients. International seasonal workers are important in national food production, especially in the production of vegetables. However, this production is equally dependent on the national resources in terms of land/acreage and production inputs. We need both to secure this part of the food system and cooperation is the key here and not something we can take for granted. SDG 17, on cooperation, is therefore fundamental to tackle the challenges within countries and across borders. Our main job ahead is not the preparations for the summit, but rather our efforts after the summit to achieve the SDGs. Read less

The discussions in the groups were varied and rich, and the dialogue was good. In general, there was broad consensus around many of the main issues and challenges as well as possible measures to ensure sustainable food systems. Key messages from the dialogue were summarized in a report under thematic headings as a more focused input from the dialogue and may serve as a guidance to the more detailed summaries from the groups. Both are uploaded as attachments to this feedback. However it was also stressed that the food systems and the understanding of sustainability are complex issues. Given the... Read more relatively short time available for discussions, the participants had limited time to delve into details of proposed actions or to elaborate on possible divergent views and priorities. Read less

The discussions in the groups were varied and rich, and the dialogue was good. In general, there was broad consensus around many of the main issues and challenges as well as possible measures to ensure sustainable food systems. Key messages from the dialogue were summarized under the following thematic headings : Sustainable management of natural resources Important building blocks in the Norwegian food system Blue and green food production Skills, knowledge and competency Research, technology and development Consumers and the role of labelling Sustainability in the entire food value chain Pro... Read moreduction factors and production forms Regulations and subsidies - the role of the state Sustainability is context-specific Read less

In general, there was broad consensus on many issues. Despite this, some divergence in views were identified in regards to the following: - The degree of urgency: some stress the urgent need for rapid change of the food systems, while others are of the view that changes should be gradual and step-wise. Some highlight the dilemma between the need for rapid transformation in food and agriculture whereas change in this sector is normally slow and incremental. There is broad consensus that changes and transformation should be knowledge based. - The need for transformation: Some stressed that the c... Read morehallenges in Norway are different from other parts of the world and there is less need for transformation. Others highlighted the potential for improvement also in Norway and that e.g. more improved Norwegian food systems, including reduced import of feed and climate emissions, could also have positive impacts in the rest of the world. There is also a lack of consensus of what constitutes a sustainable diet. - Possible options for transformation: some highlighted that there is huge potential for transformation also in Norway. E.g. large areas are used to grazing and more plant based diets could be more efficient land use. Others stressed the challenging topographic and climate of Norway, with limited potential to cultivate different crops. Broad consensus that public support and clear regulations are prerequisite for improved sustainability in food systems. Read less