Institutional Mechanisms/Governance Arrangements:
- Agrifood Systems Task Force:
- Formation of a task force with representatives from government ministries, farmer associations, academia, and the private sector.
- Aims to facilitate coordinated efforts, ensuring a holistic approach to agrifood system challenges.
- Integrated Data Management Systems:
- Development and implementation of a centralized data management system.
- Enables the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information crucial for evidence-based decision-making in agrifood systems.
- Multi-Stakeholder Platforms:
- Establishment of platforms bringing together stakeholders from various sectors.
- Forums for dialogue, collaboration, and co-creation of transformative solutions in agrifood systems.
- Policy Coherence Units:
- Creation of units within ministries to ensure coherence in policies across different sectors.
- Identifies and mitigates potential conflicts, fostering an integrated and systems-oriented approach.
Measures to Align Policies and Laws with Transformative Goals:
- Policy Impact Assessments:
- Introduction of a systematic process for assessing the potential impact of policies on agrifood systems.
- Focus on evaluating alignment with transformative goals, sustainability, and resilience.
- Regular Policy Dialogues:
- Organization of regular dialogues involving policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.
- Facilitates discussions on policy implications and identifies areas for improvement, ensuring adaptation to evolving agrifood system dynamics.
- Legislative Review Committees:
- Establishment of committees to periodically review existing legislation related to agrifood systems.
- Aims to identify outdated or conflicting laws and propose amendments for better alignment with transformative objectives.
Budgeting and Financing for Cross-Sectoral Work:
- Cross-Sectoral Budget Allocation:
- Development of budgetary mechanisms that allocate funds for cross-sectoral initiatives.
- Ensures financial resources are dedicated to addressing interconnected challenges in agrifood systems.
- Incentivizing Private Sector Investments:
- Implementation of policies encouraging private sector investment in agrifood systems.
- Involves tax incentives, subsidies, or public-private partnerships attracting additional financial resources for transformative projects.
- Performance-Based Budgeting:
- Linking budget allocations to performance indicators related to transformative goals.
- Encourages efficient resource use and ensures funds contribute to measurable outcomes in sustainability, productivity, and resilience.
Measures to Rebalance Asymmetries in Power and Decision-Making:
- Gender-Responsive Policies:
- Implementation of policies actively promoting gender equality in agrifood systems.
- Ensures women's representation in decision-making bodies and addresses gender-based discrimination.
- Empowerment of Smallholder Farmers:
- Development of programs providing smallholder farmers access to information, resources, and decision-making opportunities.
- Support for farmer cooperatives and participatory approaches in policy formulation.
- Transparency in Decision-Making Processes:
- Enhancement of transparency in decision-making through accessible information.
- Achieved through regular communication, public consultations, and the use of technology for information dissemination.
Measures to Redress Inequities and Inequalities:
- Land Redistribution Programs:
- Design and implementation of programs addressing historical inequities in land distribution.
- Involves redistributing land to landless farmers or implementing land tenure reforms for fair and equitable access.
- Social Protection Programs:
- Introduction of social protection programs targeted at vulnerable groups within the agrifood system.
- Provides financial assistance, training, and support to marginalized communities.
- Fair Trade Certification:
- Encouragement and support for agrifood producers to obtain fair trade certification.
- Ensures fair wages and better working conditions, especially for farmers in marginalized or disadvantaged communities.
Concrete Means and Evidence of Impact Measurement:
- Establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Development of specific KPIs aligning with transformative goals.
- Indicators include increased productivity, sustainability practices, income levels, and social well-being.
- Baseline and Impact Assessments:
- Conducting baseline assessments before implementing interventions and follow-up impact assessments.
- Involves collecting data on key indicators to measure the effectiveness and impact of governance measures.
- Stakeholder Surveys and Feedback Mechanisms:
- Implementation of surveys and feedback mechanisms to gather input from stakeholders.
- Provides qualitative insights into the perceived impact of governance measures, allowing for continuous improvement.
- Case Studies and Success Stories:
- Documentation and dissemination of case studies and success stories.
- Highlights the positive impact of specific governance measures, serving as tangible evidence of transformative change.
Mme Tala KHRAIS