Concertation Indépendante Coherent Policy for Healthy Diets (Option 2) Cible géographique: Sans cible géographique Discussion topic outcome 2. Challenges to support a policy package to sustainably prevent diet related NCDs - Perception that health behaviour is a personal choice and government policy is made bearing that in mind - Infectious disease prevention, deficiency and treatment is a priority over health promotion and that is a bottleneck for policy promotion affecting also resources in place for the health promotion agenda - The economic narrative that these policies damage the economies - Silo policy-making within governments and the trade-offs between different government departments when implementing these policies - Not... Lire la suite enough public pressure for the promotion of these policies - Globalization - The impact of the food industry lobby (especially large multinational corporations) in building the narrative, funding research and influencing policy making - For small countries it is difficult to implement healthy food policies (e.g. locally grown foods) as larger countries have a lot of influence on the marketing of unhealthy commodities. - Trade not prioritising, and thus undermining, public health -Need for more evidence (e.g. cost-effectiveness analyses) on policy action focusing on implementation of the package of policies rather than instrument by instrument -There is no single silver bullet, multiple actions on multiple fronts are required - No sufficient tools to manage conflicts of interest and industry interference in policy shaping and making (especially when having multisectoral participation) - Ministries of health do not have the lead on the promotion of these policies - Need for demonstrating and communicating the broad public support base for these policies and the demand for change up against corporate capture of consultation processes and lack of access and poor infrastructure for civil society to influence decision making - Misconception driving a siloed approach to food policies and regulations (not including a life-course approach). - Weak collaboration within governments regarding food and nutrition, eg. with education, agriculture sectors. -Absence of a clear definition of what is “healthy” and “unhealthy” - Reformulating existing foods is necessary but not sufficient -COVID has made NCDs fall down the list - Companies are not being targeted. There is a need for policies that address power imbalance. - Industry resources to dominate consultation processes (need for guidelines on consultation processes). -Persistent argument against regulatory measures and deference of responsibility to the individual -Industry actions on the pandemic: Social responsibility actions (e.g. Sponsoring vaccination) -No plan for obesity prevention and the need of civil society to speak out - Worsening of some behaviors due to the pandemic. Pandemic also increased barriers to healthy foods, influenced affordability and increased exposure to unhealthy food marketing. - Multisectoral collaboration/policy coherence is absent - coordination of government agencies is very difficult - e.g. trade/industry or agriculture will often adopt policies that make unhealthy food cheaper, or foreign affairs will take trade-motivated positions in diplomacy -Lack of transparency in policy processes Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Policy, Trade-offs
Concertation Indépendante Coherent Policy for Healthy Diets (Option 2) Cible géographique: Sans cible géographique Discussion topic outcome From this Independent Dialogue and according to the questions discussed by the break-up groups, the main conclusions include de following: 1.Expectation of participants on what the UNFSS would achieve for diet-related NCDs: - That there is more policy cohesion between law, trade and nutrition - That the Summit considers health consequences of food systems - That nutrient-based approaches (deficiencies, fortification, reformulation) are balanced with a holistic approach including the consequences of food processing and food systems - That coalitions are formed to move the dial - That the Summit... Lire la suite facilitates a shift to health and sustainability (human, animal and planetary health) as a primary objective for policymaking - That food systems narrative is changed, that silos are broken and the mindset around multi-stakeholder action (risks and benefits) is changed - That an agreement is established between food systems and links with climate change and economic growth. Nutrition should be seen as a tool that can support both agendas. - That policies that shape the food environment are identified and invested in, not expecting individuals to have full control over diet behaviour - That there is stronger ministerial will and strong leadership from governments, such that diet is moved to the top of the priority list at the summit. - That there is a common definition of nutrient profiling -especially for children. - That better fiscal policies to promote healthy diets are recommended. - That there is recognition of the negative role of ultra-processed food industry in policy promotion (Conflicts of interest) - That more Indigenous people’s voices are heard Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Governance, Human rights, Policy
Concertation Indépendante Coherent Policy for Healthy Diets (Option 2) Cible géographique: Sans cible géographique Main findings The following key messages and themes emerged from the interactive dialogue and plenary with guided discussions among representatives from governments, civil society: - Consensus on the need for complementary package of policies to address diet related NCDs (restrictions to marketing and taxation of unhealthy foods, and front-of-package labeling systems on food products). Given the regulatory nature of these measures, and the evidence of industry interference in these types of nutrition policy-making processes, participants noted a need for tools, transparency and protective mechanisms to mini... Lire la suitemize risk of industry interference in public health policy and avoidance of conflicts of interest. It is not possible to have a one policy approach. A policy package approach is essential towards a vision of an environment that is coherent and all the messages that are coming from that environment come from a healthy direction. It is about saying to large food corporations what is acceptable and what is not and having a leverage playing field for healthier choices. - Participants recommended a common global definition of what is healthy or unhealthy food/diets, clarifying and including terms like ultra-processed food products. - Insights were gained on how India is responding to the double burden of malnutrition and building healthy food systems by recognizing that undernutrition and inappropriate nutrition (which contributes to diet related NCDs) are all interlinked. It was important also to recognize the need for good balanced nutrition policy during all the life course. India has an approach of eating healthy, eating safe and eating sustainably (including a health, environmental, sanitation, etc. connectivity). It was also highlighted the importance of bringing this connection to the SDG agenda and engage with multiple stakeholders across the country in a practical way at the district level (e.g. school meals). - The experience shared by Finland on notable wins and success factors in the country included the reduction of premature mortality through changes in the diet (e.g. reduction of salt and saturated fats); the adoption of a universal approach which targets the whole population and age groups: food belongs to everybody and every person need a good diet; the health-in-all-policies approach which is supported by legislation and intersectoral mechanisms; the economy of wellbeing approach emphasizing the interlinkages between social, economic and environmental sustainability; the political leadership for SDG’s in the Prime Minister Office nurtures coherent sectoral policies, supports government programmes, promotes healthy diets, coherent policies, and political leadership. As challenges, it was pointed out that the past 10 years it has become increasingly difficult to maintain success. School meals investment pays back (e.g. 1 dollar of investment pays 9 dollars back) but other approaches are needed (e.g., agricultural policies, fiscal measures, public procurement, warning labels, among others), Transforming food systems is a challenge but comes with opportunities and success stories. It is important that there is a joint effort towards better cooperation and coordination at the global level. - The majority of participants also showed interest in being part of a coalition in support of a policy package for healthy diets within the Summit context and beyond. Discussants also noted as main challenges to implementation of a package of policies: - Multiple stakeholders having a place at the table at the policy making level, including those with conflicts of interest. - The dominant prosperity/capita/development narrative being consistently focused on what will damage economies instead of also considering investment in health, environment and well-being aspects as keys to development and prosperity. - Silo policy making within governments and trade offs between government departments which are not fully transparent, understood and foster incoherence - The negative impact the food industry lobby has on political processes, funding and biasing research and driving the narrative and definition of what foods are unhealthy, coopting tenuous health and sustainability attributes as a marketing tool even when a product’s nutritional value is negligible or harmful. On immediate steps and shifts necessary to address the challenges participants agreed on the need to: - Engage and align with new allies from other sectors rather than only the health sectors. - Influence the influencers (the cooks, the bloggers, etc) to also influence policy making Build the bridge between academics and the policy makers to enable policy makers to be better informed. - Share tips and lessons learned between countries (peer to peer) and a global governance to encourage multiple country support - Increase transparency in policy discussions - highlight the iimportance of NCDs and dietary options, and making sure these are incorporated within the pandemic response. - Tackle and expose lobby power of food industry, build the evidence and take action - Build and grow civil society competency and national protection for underage consumers - Have more courageous Member States engaged in this agenda. 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Concertation Indépendante Coherent Policy for Healthy Diets (Option 2) Cible géographique: Sans cible géographique Major focus The overarching theme of this Independent Dialogue focused on creating healthier food environments by way of a package of effective and evidenced based policies (including front-of-package labelling, marketing restrictions and taxation of unhealthy foods) to help to address diet-related NCDs, leveraging the opportunity presented by the UN Food Systems Summit and beyond. Some of the key issues raised or emerging from this discussion were the need to identify common ground to improve diets, the importance of identifying the barriers and challenges that need to be addressed in order to pursue a f... Lire la suiteood system transformation, also how policy packages can respond to specific local contexts. Further, the Dialogue emphasised the importance of strengthening appreciation that healthy or unhealthy diets are not a personal choice but rather a consequence of the food environment that needs to be shaped and nurtured with collective and coherent decisions around these policy areas, and how the pandemic has also shown the need to invest more in sustainable food systems and environments. The environment must enable and facilitate healthy choices and it must be coherent also in the sense that marketing restrictions, clear information on packaging and taxes of unhealthy products should be jointly promoted, while policies in areas such as trade, urban design and development and education should be complementary and coherent and not undermine the development of sound public health policy. It is important to level the playing field of competition, and incentives the availing of better options, so that unhealthy food steps back and healthy food comes forward. While the agenda influences consumers, producers and retailers, and supporting the environment, but also about changing the economic dynamics and levelling the playing field. It is difficult to prove large impact if the environment is not coherent. The idea behind a coherent policy package is that by implementation of it we are creating a health promoting food environment, and supporting all people’s right to health and food including children and those most vulnerable. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Governance, Human rights, Policy
Concertation Indépendante Hak MakMur – Mewujudkan Sistem Pangan yang Terjangkau, Aman dan Beragam Cible géographique: Indonésie Area of divergence The orientation for agriculture production, whether it is for businesses and profit or to fulfill the rights of the communities for food. The extent of the role of import as a source for domestic food supply. While some participants recognize the importance of import to fulfill domestic demands, some say that import should only be pursued as a complementary strategy. Piste(s) d'Action: 1 Mots-clés : Trade-offs
Concertation Indépendante Hak MakMur – Mewujudkan Sistem Pangan yang Terjangkau, Aman dan Beragam Cible géographique: Indonésie Discussion topic outcome a)Optimizing food domestic supply chain and availability to guarantee safe and nutritious intake, b) Strengthen community-based farming c) Share responsibility for more stakeholders participating in the food systems, engage more with the private sectors and smallholder farmers d) Fortification to increase nutritious value of locally produced food, e) Increase social protection to make nutritious food more affordable f) Change production orientation from productivity to nutrition-sensitive agriculture g) Education for behavioral changes on nutritional consumption amongst low-income families. h)... Lire la suite Use import as a complementary strategy to meet national food demand. i) Create a clearer career trajectory to entice young farmers to enter the agricultural workforce and start the regeneration process. j) Collaboration with other agriculturally advanced Southeast Asian countries to learn best practices in agriculture Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1 Mots-clés : Human rights, Policy, Trade-offs
Concertation Indépendante Hak MakMur – Mewujudkan Sistem Pangan yang Terjangkau, Aman dan Beragam Cible géographique: Indonésie Main findings a) Domestic food supply chain needs to be optimized and made more efficient for both the accessibility of food and the welfare of farmers. b) International collaboration is needed through opening up trade linkages as complementary sources of food supply and through best practices sharing. c) Education on nutrition is important as the biggest drive for malnutrition is consumption behavior. d) Ensuring welfare for farmers at the community level through regulation and strengthening community-based farming. e) Ensure that low-income families have access to food through better targeted social prote... Lire la suitection. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1 Mots-clés : Governance, Human rights, Policy
Concertation Indépendante Hak MakMur – Mewujudkan Sistem Pangan yang Terjangkau, Aman dan Beragam Cible géographique: Indonésie Major focus The breakout room discussions covered (1) the impact of the long domestic supply chain on prices and food safety, (2) balanced international trade to fulfill domestic consumption, (3) the health and nutritional values of the food circulated in the market, (4) food loss and waste, (5) Equitable food production, (6) Youth and agriculture innovation, (7) Food prices disparity between producers and consumers prices, and (8) inability of policies to respond to challenges of food systems on the ground Piste(s) d'Action: 1 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Governance, Policy, Trade-offs
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Area of divergence • Demand-based Diversification of the Horticulture While horticultural diversification has attracted international attention and support from many donors in Uzbekistan, careful discussion is needed on what varieties should be diversified. It needs to be looked at comprehensively, reflecting domestic demand and packages that include funding and even infrastructure support for entering the market for other species. Proper infrastructure for proper sales of products should be based on accountability to expand the network, with preservation of the more prominent players at the market. • Lack o... Lire la suitef the Quarantine and Inspection Control Aspect Before making conclusions about food safety, it would be advisable to strengthen and check reports regarding quarantine and inspection control. Although there are instructions for checking products in the laboratory, farmers and other agricultural food producers are not fully aware of these instructions. Due to the massive volume of food productions, it is challenging to regulate and control it using only specialists. Also, as the excessive and improper use of pesticides is a serious issue, we need to reinforce measures about pesticide usage. While there are some sanitation stations in bazaars, technical specialists noticed that we need to control the volume of pesticide usage per region and district. • Adverse Effects of the Palm Oil Usage Palm tree oil is categorised as a type of vegetable oil, and it is allowed to be used with equivalent standards. However, in many cases, some companies use vegetable oil instead of animal fats with purpose to reduce the cost of production. . Often companies hide what oil they use. The role of the state in preventing paving on the part of food producers is very important here. The Center for Hygiene Agency is currently working with the Ministries on this possible usage, including the pros and cons of used cooking oils in food manufacturing. We are engaging a number of local and international experts and developing technical regulations on these issues. • Limited Understanding of the Definition of Food Security While we are now working on adopting a new strategy on food security in Uzbekistan with international indicators, there are issues related to the limited understanding and knowledge about what food security is. Food security is normally understood as ensuring sufficient food for all populations. However, it must include wider aspects and broader definitions, such as inclusiveness, equitable access, and physical access to nutrition. As Uzbekistan is a landlocked country, we do not have easy access to seafood, and access should be ensured for rural populations, as well as rights to land ownership and access to water resources. All these aspects should be included in the food security definition. It is necessary to ensure access to lands for vulnerable groups who do not have enough capital. • Need for a Coordinated Approach We need to implement improvement measures based on scientific proof and careful consideration of local needs and markets. We have recently been working on bringing in unconventional plants from South America and adapting them to the local soil. Since this plant contains many nutrients and is very useful for the human body, we are conducting a test project in Karakalpakstan. Last year, we submitted this project to the President, but when we proposed it to the farmers, they refused to produce it, saying there was no market for this product yet. A programme that does not take into account the local context, even if it is scientifically proven to be effective, cannot be an effective solution. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome Action track #5 build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress • Ensuring that farmers have the freedom to choose what to grow, where to grow it, whom to sell it to, and at what price, is an urgent issue for Uzbekistan. The more economic freedom the manufacturing sector has, the more stable and sustainable the economy will be. In order to achieve economic freedom, knowledge is necessary. We would like to request the donor community to support this matter. • Food supply reservation storage must be improved immediately to provide enough food for the population. Due to improper storag... Lire la suitee and mismanagement of the reservation system, we have failed to provide enough food for the population. For instance, this year we had a problem with potato supply, and next year will be onions. I hope the respective agency takes necessary action to address these events. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 5 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome Action track #4 advance equitable livelihoods • It is essential to strengthen the standardisation of food supply, such as international standards like ISO, and educate farmers about this knowledge. With proper standardization, we can be more competitive in the international market. • Great care must be taken to identify the location of the problem and plan appropriately. For example, we need to systematise food processing production because water resources are going to be low this year. In Karakalpakstan, even though we have seen that wheat planting has not progressed at all due to fertili... Lire la suitety problems, the Government is still forcing farmers to plant wheat. This is a big mistake and a problem with the plan. We need to look at the problem and categorise the chain of command, taking an informed approach. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 4 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome Action track #3 boost nature- positive Production • As today's agricultural production processes are often undercover, it is necessary to involve the entire value chain to further promote organic farming efforts. We have to improve irrigation, taking into account the analysis of the soil level of precipitation and provide proper safety mechanisms. The greenhouse's water-saving technology and qualitative infrastructure are also essential to protecting plants from different diseases, insects, and pests. • In terms of legislation, food quality and safety are subject to different international... Lire la suite standards, conventions, and agreements, and confusing them can cause problems. For example, the WHO has an agreement on hygiene measures, which includes food security, pesticides, microbiology, and animal diseases. Food security mainly relates to human health with regard to biological and chemical hazards, and there are also international standards for food security parameters. Although there are reporting requirements for member countries for each area of information, Uzbekistan's commitment is limited due to the limited data collection capacity of the industry, and we hope that this will change in the future. Fortunately, however, there is no need to start from scratch; standards already exist. We need a unified national policy and strategy for the agricultural sector, integrating everything and functional changes at the national legal level. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 3 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome Action track #2 shift to sustainable consumption patterns • It is critical to transform farms to produce green and ecological products without using excessive pesticides to meet international standards and increase competitiveness in the market. Food processing enterprises, farmers and retails, including different food producers, restaurants, and cafeterias have to provide and maintain proper hygiene conditions to meet international standards. Furthermore, proper food management, including food disposal and expired food control, must be improved. • There was an intensive discussion about t... Lire la suiterans fats usage. On 10 November 2020, the Government adopted regulation No.4780 and the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Economy and Poverty Reduction, and the Ministry of Finance are working to implement it.. A new set of standards for used cooking oil usage has been introduced based on this newly drafted law. Starting from 2021, the use of trans fats in the food manufacturing processes as well as the import of food items should be limited. The law introduced a ban on the import of items manufactured using used cooking oils in food production in Uzbekistan. If the company starts importing them, it will be a violation of legislation and sanctions will be imposed. Not only Uzbekistan, but the whole of academia has identified the negative consequences of using trans fats. The trans fats in the food industry and their import will be banned by 2025, regardless whether this is in raw materials or finished materials. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 2 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome Action track #1 ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all • It is essential to provide healthy and nutritious food for all populations. Recognising the high malnutrition level in Uzbekistan, more effort is required to improve education on health and nutrition by providing capacity building. It is also necessary to diversify agricultural products from the past monoculture approach that relies on the mass production of cotton and to produce organic foods by improving harvesting, logistics, and the marketing of agriculture. In this context, the recent expansion of horticulture, and the ... Lire la suitedevelopment of greenhouses is noteworthy. In order to provide the population with nutritious foods and a robust value chain, we need support from international donors and IFIs and should pay close attention to different areas of development. • Developing behaviors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle is vital. The current culture of consumption and irrational food product usage should change, starting from primary education up to higher levels. We have to work with the population to strengthen awareness-raising. For instance, our festive customs usually involve inviting many guests for meals, but efforts will need to be made to provide healthier and more nutritious meals instead of the current oil- and meat-heavy diet. We also have to work with food producers to improve the quality of products which are served in cafeterias and restaurants. • Proper food waste management needs should be improved through logistics, including access to transportation agencies. Current efforts should be scaled up. Waste products from households should be properly collected as solid waste, and the introduction of proper waste sorting is an urgent task. Establishment and capacity building of a specialised agency to properly sort and dispose of waste is required. • We also need to rethink the way we advertise unhealthy products such as energy drinks and junk food. For instance, the U.S. Service for Agriculture Development provides health food certification from a specialised lab. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Main findings Role of International Development Organizations in Sustainability of the Food Systems in Uzbekistan European Union (EU) • The EU emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships to take on ambitious goals and targets, focusing on the newly adopted Strategy of modernization of the food sector 2020-2030, the foundation of their cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. • As of March 2020, Uzbekistan liberalised the cotton market; the EU strongly supported this decision as a significant step toward ending child and forced labour in the country's cotton harvest. • The EU also high... Lire la suitelighted the necessity for Uzbekistan to develop a quality supply chain to be more competitive in the export market. As agriculture is an essential part of Uzbekistan’s economy, the EU started a Generalized Scheme of Preference Plus (GSP+) in April 2021. It slashes tariffs to 0% for vulnerable low and lower-middle-income countries that implement 27 international conventions related to human rights, labour rights, protection of the environment and good governance. • Last year, the EU developed two essential strategies on food security and nutrition and introducing an information and statistic systems into the agri-food sector. • In cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Education, the EU also focuses on skills development in the agricultural sector by introducing new technology and an agricultural knowledge information system. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) • JICA presented four major projects within the agricultural sector: 1) technical cooperation through the international joint research project: "Development of Innovative Climate resilient technologies for Monitoring Controlling of Water Use Efficiency and Impact of Salinization on Crop Productivity and Livelihood in Aral Sea Region" to establish a sustainable & internal-circular agriculture business model and improve resilience in small scale farmers. 2) grass-roots technical cooperation: "Improvement of Apple Cultivation Technology and Dissemination to the Farmers," which provided several workshops and training courses on Pilot orchards, apple trees, speed sprayers, refrigerators and other equipment. 3) grant aid: "the project for improvement of Locust Management (Phase 2)," which involves regional cooperation between the six Central Asian countries. 4) a loan programme: "Horticulture Value Chain Promotion Project" including credit Loans (a two-step loan to end-users, horticulture farmers and agriculture companies for processing, storage and logistics), and consulting services (capacity building for PFIs and technical assistance for end-users). • In order to target more small-scale farmers, JICA is preparing to introduce new procedures by utilising counterpart funds, such as IFAD's loan schemes for small households and the National Farmers' Councils Fund. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) • The new USAID five-year project; agribusiness development activity will run from June 2025. • It will introduce innovative business practices and co-finance investment for new technology to support farmers and agribusiness to produce and add value through safe, quality, and environmentally sound agricultural products, promoting access to new markets, and increasing sales and employment. • It also focuses on building skills among women and youth to launch their agribusiness and secure technical and management level jobs for them. USAID is partnering with the Uzbek agricultural University and institute to introduce a new practical curriculum and with the Ministry of Agriculture and private sector agricultural extension service providers to build skills and capacity that directly address farmers' needs. • Last week, USAID launched the first agribusiness development fund. It allocated 2 million USD to support Uzbek agribusiness by co-financing and investing in new technologies. Uzbek enterprise and/or non-governmental organization are eligible, and applicants must be covered by a minimum of 50% of the total cost of the project. Details are available here. Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) • Agriculture and Rural Development Sector Policy is a10-Year Strategy developed by IsDB. It is aguiding tool for IsDB investment in its Member Countries and it applies to all IsDB-financed projects. The policy provides a platform for synergies to promote sustainable, resilient, and equitable agriculture and rural development through the development of viable and profitable agriculture value chains and by promoting innovative Islamic finance. It has the following three objectives: 1) alleviate poverty and enhance food security; 2) enhance public–private partnerships towards the overall aim of sustainable, inclusive and equitable agriculture and rural development; and 3) create rural employment opportunities both in agriculture and the rural non-farming economy. • Under this policy, IsDB is undertaking a radical transformation of its business model to achieve sustainable food systems and catalyze investment in the agriculture sector. • IsDB is shifting to promote inclusive private sector participation, access to market and finance instruments and building human institutional capacity. • IsDB recognises that growth is essential for poverty reduction, and science, technology, and innovation are key to transforming Uzbekistan's agricultural food security system. • Uzbekistan can contribute to agricultural transformation and serve as a model for other countries, such as the horticulture value chain development project in the Aral Sea Region. 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Ouzbékistan - Étape 3 UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Major focus The Dialogue began with a brief overview of the two sub-national dialogues conducted in Nukus and Namangan. Based on the 5 Action Tracks –1) Ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all; 2) Shift to sustainable consumption patterns; 3) Boost nature-positive production; 4) Advance equitable livelihoods; 5) Build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress— the issues identified and suggestions proposed were presented to all participants to consolidate country-level commitments and actions and shape the pathway to a sustainable national food system for the coming decade. In the nex... Lire la suitet session, the international donor organizations in Uzbekistan, including the European Union (EU), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), presented their diverse roles and activities within sustainable food systems and reconfirmed their commitment to supporting agriculture and food industries in Uzbekistan. The EU emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships to take on ambitious goals and targets, focusing on the newly adopted Strategy of modernization of the food sector 2020-2030. The EU also highlighted the necessity for Uzbekistan to develop a quality supply chain to be more competitive in the export market. As agriculture is an essential part of Uzbekistan’s economy, the EU introduced a Generalized Scheme of Preference Plus (GSP+) in April 2021, a special incentive for sustainable development and good governance. JICA underlined four major projects in the agricultural sector, focusing on developing innovative climate resilient technologies for monitoring/controlling water use efficiency for crop productivity in the Aral Sea Region. To target more small-scale farmers, JICA also prepared new procedures by utilizing counterpart funds, such as IFAD's loan schemes for small households and the National Farmers' Councils Fund. USAID explained the forthcoming five-year agribusiness development project, which will run from June 2025. USAID will introduce innovative business management practices and co-finance investments in new technologies to support farmers and agribusinesses to produce and add value to safe, quality, and environmentally sound agricultural products. USAID also offered the opportunity of a first agribusiness development fund. It allocated 2 million USD to support Uzbek agribusiness by co-financing and investing in new technologies. IsDB delivered a radical transformation of their business model; "from the bank of development to bank of the developer," to achieve sustainable food systems and catalyze investment in the agriculture sector. IsDB also provided an overview of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector Policy and explained that to mainstream the strategy into IsDB operation related to the agricultural system and agriculture sector it will seek strong connections with member countries in various sectors. In the thematic discussion session, the floor was open to all participants, and a diverse array of stakeholders, including those involved in food hygiene, academic research, and law contributed the Dialogue and explored options for collective action. Joint work on the formulation of proposals and recommendations was conducted, taking into account the results of all stages, for further submission to the organizing committee to the Summit. In the concluding remarks, the Government of Uzbekistan highlighted that the multi-stakeholder Dialogue process would continue in the country even after the culmination of the global Food Systems Summit in September. Cognizant of existing strong food system cooperation internally and externally, the Government also underlined Uzbekistan's continuous commitment to demonstrating leadership in the forthcoming global dialogue session. The outcomes of the dialogues will contribute to the national food systems transformation pathway in the coming months and years. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 2 UZBEKISTAN SUB-NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Area of divergence • Debt to the next generation While many wish lists were put forward, it is necessary to secure adequate financial resources to implement these sustainable food systems ideas. Particularly, many participants suggested investing the money in sustainable agricultural techniques, such as organic cultivators and agroecological practices, and increasing subsidies to small-scale farmers. However, it is also important to recognize that we are saddling the next generation with a huge debt, even if it is to build sustainable food systems. In order to secure financial resources, it is inevitable to bo... Lire la suiterrow money. Therefore, we need to have a clear strategy for debt repayment and a return on investment strategy. If we fail to create a system where debt for future generations will always have a positive effect, we will just add to the next generation's burden. • Lack of guidance on crop rotation Crop rotation is a sustainable farming practices in which the same land is used to grow different crops in successive seasons or years to prevent erosion and increase the fertility of the land. Since the effects have been scientifically proven, the Government recommends crop rotation, such as soybeans, grains and corns. However, while the logic itself is very rational, the production of soybeans requires specific machinery, which is also the case for grain and corn cultivation. To make matters worse, a single farmer may not know the best way to grow each individual crop well. Even a sustainable and reasonable policy requires detailed support tailored to the needs and circumstances of local people. • Technology and environmental issue Much of the agricultural technology and machinery in use today are already outdated, which negatively impacts on the environment, including the increase of carbon emissions and waste products. While it is essential to introduce new agricultural machinery in the future, it is impossible to replace it all at once. Thus, it is important to balance the impact on the environment and cost of the modern machinery. We need to think about how we can improve productivity and reduce environmental impact at the same time. • Quality issues for the vulnerable community’s support Although several aid programmes have already been provided to vulnerable communities, a lack of educational opportunities has prevented low-income families from fully utilizing aid benefits. For instance, a family receives a greenhouse to grow lemons as a part of the aid programme. However, the family does not have enough knowledge to grow lemons. Therefore, a careful needs assessment is essential to respond to the various needs and different income levels of vulnerable communities. Inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation need to accelerate further to prevent the redundancy of similar projects and to share knowledge and expertise. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 2 UZBEKISTAN SUB-NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome The following suggestions were presented; • Conduct an assessment to determine the level of needs of low-income families. The assessment should distinguish between three levels of need and help build strategies to provide aid for families in these three levels. • Establish a supervision system to determine to whom subsidies and benefits will be allocated and how this aid is being utilized (to understand if it was effective/inefficient). • Support exemptions from taxes and other utility bills for low-income families to ensure these families can afford proper nutrition. • Create capacity... Lire la suite building seminars for low-income families that will help them develop entrepreneurship and support themselves in the future. • Legal protection for low-income families should be established. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 5 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 2 UZBEKISTAN SUB-NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome 5. Action track #4 advance equitable livelihoods The following suggestions were presented; • Provide educational opportunities for farmers based on their preferences and skillsets, not just based on market conditions and export orientation. • Offer a variety of suppliers and products a farmer can purchase for use. Control the monopolization of this industry. • Farmers should be given the power to decide where to sell, to which cluster, etc. • Farmers should have the freedom to grow what they want. Piste(s) d'Action: 4 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
Ouzbékistan - Étape 2 UZBEKISTAN SUB-NATIONAL DIALOGUE TOWARDS THE UN 2021 FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT Discussion topic outcome 4. Action track #3 boost nature- positive Production The following suggestions were presented; • Use natural fertilizers for soil, including biomass and worms, to avoid the use of chemicals. • Cooperation with regional animal husbandry organizations could be helpful, as the biomass from animals can be retained and utilized for the soil. • To preserve water as a scarce resource, drip irrigation needs to be established. We must ensure water channels and riverbeds stay clean, and awareness should be raised in this regard. • Oblige producers to have labels about disposal sites. • Facilit... Lire la suiteate the adoption of eco-certification, provide easier access to eco-certification agencies, and educate farmers and producers about the introduction of this certification system. • Preservation of soil from salinization. Lire moins Piste(s) d'Action: 3 Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment
