After a review of the Draft Zero of the document on “Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition in the context of urbanization and rural transformation” the Permanent representative of the kingdom of Morocco would like to propose the following comments to be considered by the HLPE.
General recommendations |
Detail |
Provide more specific examples of urban and peri-urban food systems |
The document could benefit from more concrete examples of how these systems operate in different cities and regions. This would help to make the document more relatable. |
Discuss the role of technology in urban food systems |
Explore how technology is being used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban food systems. This could include a discussion of things like food delivery apps, vertical farming, and smart food waste management systems. |
Address the challenges of food security and nutrition in urban areas |
Delve into the specific challenges that urban residents face in accessing healthy and affordable food. This could include a discussion of things like, poverty, and food insecurity. |
Propose specific policy recommendations for improving urban food systems |
conclude with a set of concrete policy recommendations that could be implemented to improve the sustainability and resilience of urban food systems. |
Engagement of National Statistical Institutions: |
Encourage active involvement and collaboration with national statistical institutions to address existing statistical gaps. By fostering partnerships with these institutions, the publication can benefit from more comprehensive and accurate data, thereby strengthening the foundation for effective strategies in reducing inequalities. Additionally, this engagement will contribute to heightening the focus of national statistical agencies on food security, ensuring a more nuanced and detailed understanding of related challenges and opportunities |
Incorporate Measurable Targets within the recommendations: |
Introduce measurable targets and indicators within the recommendations to facilitate monitoring and evaluation, allowing for the assessment of progress in reducing inequalities related to peri-urban food and nutrition security. |
Incorporate More Concrete Examples from diverse regions |
Enrich the report with concrete examples illustrating how addressing inequalities has the potential to advance FSN goals. Real-world cases can help translate theoretical concepts into practical applications, making the report more accessible and compelling. |
Structural recommendations:
- Consider combining or reorganizing chapters: Chapters 2 and 3 both deal with aspects of the urban context and their impact on food security. Combining them into a single chapter, "Urbanization and its impact on food security and nutrition" could improve flow and reduce redundancy.
- Balance depth and conciseness: While the document requires in-depth exploration of each topic, consider summarizing certain sections, particularly those with extensive subheadings, to improve readability and maintain focus.
Specific Recommendations by Chapter:
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Chapter 1 |
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Chapters 2 |
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Chapter 3 |
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Chapter 4 |
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Chapter 5 |
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Chapter 6: |
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Chapter 7: (chapter underdevelopment) |
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Proposal of Additional references
- HAKIMI, F. (2022) ‘Assessing multifunctionality and sustainability of peri-urban farming: A case study in the Casablanca Metropolitan Area (Morocco)’, International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food science, 6(2), pp. 01–06. doi:10.22161/ijhaf.6.2.1.
- Le Système Urbain : Les Acquis, Les Contraintes et les défis à relever pour un urbanisme renouvelé Fédération des agences urbaines du maroc. Available at: https://www.federation-majal.ma/fr/Evenements/le-syst%C3%A8me-urbain-le… (Accessed: 01 February 2024).
- “Urbanisme.” CNEA, www.cnea.ma/fr/domaine-de-reforme/urbanisme. Accessed 1 Feb. 2024.
- “Urbanisme : Les Actions Du Maroc Pour Réussir La Transition Verte Des Villes Présentées à Nairobi.” Maroc.Ma, 9 June 2023, www.maroc.ma/fr/actualites/urbanisme-les-actions-du-maroc-pour-reussir-….
- “Urbanisme: Vers La Mise En Place Des Bases d’une Planification Urbaine Prospective, Stratégique et Durable ” Maroc.Ma, 12 Dec. 2023, www.maroc.ma/fr/actualites/urbanisme-vers-la-mise-en-place-des-bases-du….
Abdellah LARHMAID, Deputy Permanent Representative