Africa

Nigeria

Food Systems Transformation

Agri-Food System Transformation and Innovation in Nigeria (AFTI) Programme

Total funding allocated

US $ 2400000

Co-funding by UN agencies

US $ 400000

Brief Description

The Joint Program will strengthen the governance capacity of the National Food System Transformation Support Facility (NFSTSF) to enhance leadership and coordination for food system transformation agenda at federal, state, and local level. It will improve income for small-holder farmers in target areas leveraging a mobile-accessible digital platform with real -time data and knowledge to enhance productivity and climate resilience. Business-to-Business (B2B) market models and innovative technologies increasing market linkage will be implemented to reduce post-harvest loss. The National Food Based Dietary Guidelines will be updated and guide the delivery of nutrition education to target population such as women and youth.

Expected key results

Strengthened governance capacity with enhanced leadership and coordination for food system transformation agenda
Demonstrated increase in production, sales, and income generation for smallholder farmers through promotion of digital technologies that improve information access and decision-making in targeted areas
Reduced Post-Harvest losses using advanced management and business to business (B2B) model and innovative technologies for market linkage
Improved knowledge and behaviour on nutrition and healthy diets among target groups of women, school-age children, and adolescents