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How can the hidden costs and benefits of agrifood systems be effectively incorporated into decision-making for transformation?
Effectively incorporating the hidden costs and benefits of agrifood systems into decision-making for transformation requires acknowledging both tangible and intangible factors. Known elements include visible economic expenses, such as production and transportation costs, which can be readily quantified. However, the challenge lies in capturing the hidden costs, such as environmental degradation and health impacts, which often elude standard accounting methods. Recognizing these hidden impacts necessitates a shift towards holistic valuation frameworks that consider ecological, social, and health dimensions. What remains unknown is a universally accepted methodology for quantifying and valuing these hidden dimensions consistently. The lack of standardized metrics hinders the seamless integration of these factors into decision-making processes. Developing comprehensive and standardized approaches to assess both the costs and benefits, along with fostering a broader understanding of their interconnectedness, is essential for steering agrifood systems towards sustainability and resilience.
Hence, incorporating hidden costs and benefits of agrifood systems requires holistic valuation, considering environmental and societal impacts. Standardized metrics are crucial for consistent assessment, fostering informed decision-making for sustainable transformation.
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Dear Sir
I refer to the call for proposals for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2023. Please find attached the proposal .
Kind Regards,
Benson Turyasingura
Recent Publications:
Turyasingura, B., Tumwesigye, W., Atuhaire, A., Tumushabe, J. T., & Akatwijuka, R. (2023). A literature review of climate-smart landscapes as a tool in soil-water management in Sub-Saharan Africa.
https://doi.org/10.54392/irjmt2322Benzougagh, B., Meshram, S. G., Fellah, B. E., Mastere, M., El Basri, M., Ouchen, I., ... & Turyasingura, B. (2023). Mapping of land degradation using spectral angle mapper approach (SAM): the case of Inaouene watershed (Northeast Morocco). Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-023-01711-8Turyasingura, B., Alex, S., Hirwa, H., Mohammed, F. S., Ruhiiga, T. M. & Ayiga, N. (2022). Wetland Conservation andManagement Practices in Rubanda District, South-Western Uganda. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources,5(1), 289-302. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.5.1.828.
https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.5.1.828Hirwa, H., Zhang, Q., Li, F., Qiao, Y., Measho, S., Muhirwa, F., ... & Itangishaka, A. C. (2022). Water accounting and productivity analysis to improve water savings of Nile River Basin, East Africa: from accountability to sustainability. Agronomy, 12(4), 818.
https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12040818
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M. Benson Turyasingura
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) can enhance its support to countries in addressing governance of agrifood systems transformation by establishing a comprehensive framework that integrates local knowledge and participatory approaches. While FAO provides valuable technical assistance and policy recommendations, there remains a gap in facilitating meaningful engagement of local communities, smallholder farmers, and other stakeholders in decision-making processes. To fill this gap, FAO can implement decentralized governance structures that empower local actors to co-create solutions tailored to their specific contexts. This entails establishing platforms for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building at the grassroots level, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and represented in policy formulation and implementation. Additionally, FAO can invest in strengthening the capacity of local institutions and civil society organizations to actively participate in governance mechanisms, fostering transparency, accountability, and inclusivity throughout the agrifood system. By prioritizing bottom-up approaches and facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration, FAO can effectively support countries in achieving sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems transformation that meets the diverse needs of communities while safeguarding environmental and social well-being.