Food Security Policies Formulation And Implementation

INTRODUCTION

Food security exist when all people have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preference for an active healthy life at all times. Food security has been highlighted as a focal area of concern by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and African Union (AU) Malabo declarations of 2014. Food security has a direct effect on social and economic stability of a nation. Food security policies are developed to foster the development of a food secure country. This training course shall enlighten the participants on food policy formulation process and implementation that can enhance a food secure economy.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1:

Introduction and Background of food security policies

• Basic concepts and terminologies
• The need for food security policies
• Features of food security policies
• Aims of food security policies
• Effects of policy interventions in food security

Module 2:

Establishment of a Food Security Policy Framework

• Typical approaches to designing food security policies
• Conceptual framework for food security policies
• Subjects of food security policies
• Policies with multiple effects on food security
• Linkages to other policies, strategies & programmes

Module 3:

Institutional Framework for Food Security Policies

• Institutional set-up  and coordination mechanism
• Role and functions of government  institutions
• Role of Local and International NGOs
• Role of Civil society Organizations (CSOs)
• Role of UN and Donor Agencies

Module 4:

Policy Formulation and Implementation

• Policy analysis in the food industry

•          Initiation of policy process

• Policy Formulation
• Policy Implementation

Module 5:

Policy Monitoring and Evaluation

• Purpose of FSP monitoring and evaluation
• Monitoring and evaluation concepts
• Approaches and methods
• Evaluation criteria
• Setting up an FSP monitoring and evaluation system
• Linking M & E and food security information to other policy spheres