This concept note has fundamental principles that helps in the management of crises affecting the food systems in urban and peri-urban. It's therefore noted that the objectives observed herein should intend to inform, structure and sensitise the general public on popularising the increase of food production initiatives so as to achieve SDGs 2030 Agenda.
Public-private partnership brings on board investment that accelerate positive development in designing for production, infrastructure to marketing and consumption of nutritious food. Therefore, governments, FAO, donors and Civil Society have a greater role in ensuring farmers have access to resources and know-how on how to arrest the trend of food insecurity in urban and pre-urban. Media and scientists also play a major role in highlighting the weather patterns for the farmers, for proper planning and preparation.
Lack of knowledge among farmers contributes to low food production, less income and poor diet. While, the increase of Food systems education therefore, can be done through capacity building of the urban farmers while safe guarding some traditional knowledge practices that produces quality foods in quantity.
Trade Barriers around the bounders must be removed to enable food chains to be successful. Lastly, proper drainage in urban centres will help increase food productivity
warm regards
Mr. KIPLANGAT Peter
Former UN Fellow & Executive Director
Ecosystem Social Economic Development Organisation
Mr. KIPLANGAT Peter
Former UN Fellow & Executive Director
Ecosystem Social Economic Development Organisation
Mr. Peter Kiplangat CHERUIYOT