Transforming African food systems: perspectives from the food systems network for Africa (FSNet-Africa)

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dc.contributor.authorIsingizwe, Frederic
dc.contributor.authorJokonya, Osden
dc.contributor.authorDorvlo, Selorm Yaotse.
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-19T13:35:45Z
dc.date.available2026-01-19T13:35:45Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractAfrican food systems face significant challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and unsustainable practices. To ensure access to safe and nutritious food while addressing socio-economic and environmental issues, fundamental changes are necessary. A collaborative and inclusive research agenda that engages diverse stakeholders through case-study research, aligning with continent-wide frameworks such as Agenda 2063, the CAADP, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is vital. There are few cross-case analyses that bring together empirical case study research to evaluate and provide holistic appraisals of African food systems. This perspectives paper aims to provide such a synthesis from the empirical case studies generated under the Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) project. 19 case study projects in six African countries, were conducted by 83 researchers. Five key focus areas were identified: food system governance, indigenous crops and African foods, innovations for sustainable production among small-scale farmers, consumer preferences, and food loss and waste. The findings emphasise an urgent need for collaboration to address food security and nutrition challenges in Africa. Major priorities for transforming African food systems include inclusive engagement and the integration of indigenous knowledge to improve local food choices and resilience, and reducing food loss through capacity-building efforts and changing perceptions of waste. Future research should focus on governance, indigenous crops, and innovations in sustainable production to drive a transformative shift in African food systems. These priority areas will be critical for the next global and regional development agenda, reflecting the needs and aspirations of underrepresented communities across Africa.
dc.identifier.citationDorvlo, S.Y., Mkandawire, E., Mentz-Coetzee, M., Dougill, A., Swanepoel, F., Emmambux, M.N., Boakye, A., Anim-Jnr, A.S., Lungu, N.S., Tchuwa, F. and Kwapong, N.A., 2025. Transforming African food systems: perspectives from the Food Systems Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa). Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, p.102289.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102289
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/21744
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier B.V.,
dc.subjectFood loss
dc.subjectFood security
dc.subjectFood systems
dc.subjectGovernance
dc.subjectIndigenous crops
dc.titleTransforming African food systems: perspectives from the food systems network for Africa (FSNet-Africa)
dc.typeArticle

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