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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
AfriFOODlinks braided funding concept for food systems transformation in Africa
Through the AfriFOODlinks Urban Food Action Plan, a 10-year continental investment framework for urban food action in Africa aims to build on the momentum of the AfriFOODlinks project. This braided funding concept is structured into 8 braided action labs aligning consortium expertise with city needs, packaged into individually funded action labs. A regional secretariat and … Continued
Bold, youth-led transformation of urban food systems
AfriFOODlinks Youth Ambassadors from cities across Africa and Europe share their lived experiences, challenges, and bold ideas for reimagining urban food systems. The video highlights what’s not working, what youth and cities are doing about it, and their collective hopes for the future #throughfood! From tackling food injustice to championing local solutions, these young changemakers … Continued
Food is Urban infographic factsheet
How do cities shape food systems, and how do food systems impact the lives, health, and opportunities of urban residents? Highlighting elements like markets, infrastructure, and governance, reveals the vital connections between urban life and the food system. This provides clear entry points for local governments to take action.
Portrait of Ouagadougou through chicken
Welcome to Ouagadougou, the culinary jewel of Burkina Faso, where every street corner, every market and every establishment resounds with the gastronomic delights of chicken. As soon as the sun comes out in Ouagadougou, the markets come alive with all sorts of mouth-watering flavours. Small, well-appointed shops reveal stalls full of fresh chicken, ready to … Continued
