Stakeholders in the food and agriculture sector have emphasised the need for collaborative efforts to strengthen food safety, reduce food loss and improve nutrition across Africa through the establishment of sustainable and inclusive food systems.
Speaking during the Food Safety and Food Systems Conference hosted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi, experts drawn from governments, development institutions, research bodies and the private sector emphasised the urgency of addressing gaps in food safety, fortification and waste management to ensure healthier populations and thriving economies.
The high-level event, themed 'From Farm to Future: Africa's Journey to Safer, Stronger Food Systems', brought together more than 40 speakers from local and international organisations, including the World Bank, WHO, FAO, AGRA, Global Affairs Canada, and the African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR).
Senior Deputy Director for Livestock Policy Research & Regulations at the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr.
