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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
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
Recipe for urban food systems transformation
Watch the #AfriFOODlinks “Recipe for Food Systems Transformation” in African cities! The video highlights how 28 partner organizations are transforming urban food systems by focusing on key areas including raising public awareness, real-world experimentation, inclusivity, and innovation.
