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African Leaders Call for Concrete Action to Achieve Sustainable Food Systems

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African leaders at the Second Food Systems Summit convened at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) headquarters in Addis Ababa emphasized the imperative for a decisive shift from dialogue to concrete action in transforming global food systems. Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo and Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima underscored the critical roles of international cooperation and inclusive economic growth in achieving sustainable food security. The summit served as a platform to showcase Ethiopia's achievements in food system transformation, including green footprint initiatives, wheat and rice production, and student nutrition programs. Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo highlighted the UN Food Systems Conference as a crucial platform for accelerating global food system transformation, while Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima stressed the necessity for inclusive economic growth to ensure a sustainable food system.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo emphasized the importance of transforming food systems, citing sustainability, regional stability, and economic empowerment as key benefits.
  • Alupo noted Uganda's commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food system through established institutional frameworks, such as the National Food System Development Framework, the Food System Coordination Committee, and the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority.
  • Alupo also praised Uganda's comprehensive school feeding initiative, which integrates nutrition, education, health, agriculture, and community engagement.
  • Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima underscored the importance of inclusive economic growth in achieving a sustainable food system, linking it directly to broader development goals.
  • Shettima emphasized the need for coordinated efforts in employment, investment, and capacity building for resilient food systems.
  • Shettima also urged African financial institutions to play a stronger role in supporting food security agreements and ensuring tangible results.
  • Both Alupo and Shettima emphasized the importance of international cooperation, collaboration, and strengthening global commitments to achieve food security and sustainable development.

Statistics:

  • 2 Food Systems Summit convened at UNECA headquarters
  • 2 Ugandan and Nigerian Vice Presidents attended the summit
  • 1 UN Food Systems Conference as a crucial platform for accelerating global food system transformation
  • 3 Established institutional frameworks in Uganda's National Food System Development Framework, the Food System Coordination Committee, and the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority
  • 1 Comprehensive school feeding initiative in Uganda, integrating nutrition, education, health, agriculture, and community engagement

Sources:

  • African News Agency (28 Jul 2025)
  • Ethiopian News Agency (28 Jul 2025)

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