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Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy Practice for Sustainable Food Systems under the EU-AU Partnership

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Growing sustainable food security in Africa

In Africa, food and nutrition security, along with sustainable agriculture, are paramount concerns. The AU-EU High Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation emphasised this, leading to the establishment of the Pan-African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies (PANAP). In this context, the EU-funded StEPPFoS project aims to enhance capacities, foster science-policy interfaces, and strengthen PANAP. Over 48 months, StEPPFoS will employ capacity building, stakeholder engagements, and participatory monitoring to achieve its goals. With partners from Europe and Africa, including academic, research, and policy institutions, the project is poised to make significant contributions to Africa’s 10-year roadmap for food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture.

Objective

Food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture (FNSSA) are among the critical development concerns in Africa. FNSSA is among the policy priorities in many African countries and at the center of the AU/EU international development agenda. FNSSA was the priority R&I area in the AU-EU High Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation. This was further substantiated by the establishment of the Pan-African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies (PANAP). StEPPFoS thus, aims contribute to the FNSSA 10-year roadmap and the global transition towards sustainable food systems through the implementation of activities that link PANAP to the FNSSA partnership. Specific objectives are (1) to improved capacities of stakeholders (2) to enhanced science-policy interface (3) to improve strategies that promote scientific support within policy development (4) to expand and strengthen the PANAP Network. StEPPFoS will be implemented through its 8 work-packages (WPs) over a period of 48 months. Capacity building, stakeholder engagements, participatory monitoring, evaluation, and learning are the main methods to be used to deliver StEPPFoS objectives whiles adhering to open science principles and effective data management practices. The consortium is well positioned to deliver these objectives as it draws on the expertise and experiences of its partners drawn from both Europe and Africa credible academic, research, and policy institutions.

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HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01

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HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

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FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA, GHANA
Net EU contribution
€ 552 918,75
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12 ANMEDA STREET, ROMAN RIDGE
PMB CT173 Accra
Ghana

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