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Updated Ouagadougou pilot interventions
1) Practical infrastructure, vendor training, and supportive regulation, alongside stronger waste management and environmental controls can improve food safety in street food vendors and boost consumer confidence, while also improving the economic prospects of female vendors. 2) Modernising school canteen infrastructure and training staff to prepare safe and diverse meals can improve access to healthy … Continued
Updated Mbale pilot intervensions
1. Promoting a circular economy and improving food waste management in Mbale Central Market. 2. Enhancing access to nutrient-dense diets in Mbale City Schools through foodways and edible landscapes. 3. Ensuring the safety, nutritional quality and sustainability of fresh and cooked foods in Mbale Central Market and the city abattoir.
Strengthening urban food governance: The Lusaka Food Systems Desk
In Lusaka, Zambia, a new approach to urban food governance is bringing stakeholders together to advance the city’s food system. Launched through the Lusaka City Council in August 2025, the Lusaka Food Systems Desk creates a formal space for food systems to be considered within city planning and decision-making. The initiative brings together local government, … Continued
Where food, trade and change meet: lessons from Cape Town
What can a local food market tell us about the future of African cities? Informal markets play a vital role in how people access food, earn a living and connect with their communities. But how can these everyday spaces become healthier, safer and more sustainable? This video takes us into the informal market spaces of … Continued
