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Bahia Takes Important Step in Fight Against Hunger

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The State of Bahia in Brazil has taken significant steps to address hunger and food insecurity through various initiatives and programs. Recently, the state government held the 1st State Seminar of the Food and Nutrition Security System (SISAN), announcing investments in local food production, public notices, and support for those in need. The event brought together representatives from over 100 municipalities, universities, councils, and state and federal government agencies.

Governor Jeronimo Rodrigues highlighted the state's collective effort in lifting approximately one million people out of food insecurity, emphasizing the importance of intersectoral coordination and social protection. The seminar also featured the launch of the Bahia Community Gardens program, the "Food on a Plate" grant, and the "Science at the Nutritional Table" initiative, among others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bahia State Government has invested in programs and public notices to strengthen local food production and support those in need, with a focus on urban and peri-urban agriculture.
  • The State Program for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture will be submitted to the Bahia State Legislative Assembly (ALBA) to encourage vegetable gardens in neighborhoods and outskirts.
  • The governor authorized the launch of the 3rd State Plan for Food and Nutrition Security (PLANSAN), defining goals and guidelines for combating hunger in Bahia in the coming years.
  • The Bahia Community Gardens program will benefit 100 municipalities, with each city receiving a kit containing an irrigation system, water tank, PPE, tools, and seeds, totaling R$7 million in investment.
  • The "Food on a Plate" grant will support the establishment of community kitchens in 100 municipalities, with an investment of R$60 million, serving up to 200 meals per day for over 41,000 people daily.
  • The "Science at the Nutritional Table" initiative aims to support research projects that bring science closer to people's daily lives, focusing on healthy and sustainable eating.

Statistics:

  • Approximately one million people have been lifted out of food insecurity in Bahia.
  • The Bahia State Government has invested R$7 million in the Bahia Community Gardens program.
  • The "Food on a Plate" grant will invest R$60 million in community kitchens.
  • Over 41,000 people will be served daily through the community kitchens.
  • Less than 2.5% of the Brazilian population is at risk of undernourishment, according to the FAO (2023).

Sources:

  • Bahia State Government (2023): "Bahia takes another important step in the fight against hunger through the 1st State Seminar of the Food and Nutrition Security System (SISAN)"
  • United Nations (2023): "Brazil leaves the Hunger Map for the second time"
  • FAO (2023): "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023"
  • Bahia State Legislative Assembly (2023): "State Program for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture"

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