29 April 2026. Beyond Silos: Lessons from African Cities on Participatory Urban Food Systems Governance -
side event to the 12th session of the
Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development.
- Across the continent, cities are experimenting with new ways to bring governments, researchers, civil society and communities to the same table. The results are here and they are pointing to a shared insight: when cities work together, change happens faster.
- The AfriFOOD links project hosted a session that puts these experiences front and centre. AfriFOODlinks creatively unlocks this transition, and will drive change in 65+ cities. It is delivered by 26 partners and funded by the European Union.
The stories from the ground are compelling.
- In Lusaka, a dedicated Food Desk is helping city officials make better decisions by connecting policy to evidence.
- In Mbale, the Good Food Parliament has opened up a formal space for communities to have a real say in what a healthier food environment looks like.
- In Kisumu, the Food Liaison Advisory Council (FLACK) is bridging the gap between city government, civil society and the people who grow, sell and eat food every day.
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