By Chisomo Phiri
The government has established a Food Systems Steering Committee to guide and monitor the implementation of the country’s food systems transformation agenda.
Speaking at a food systems governance learning session organized by Mwapata Institute in Lilongwe on Thursday, Deputy Director in the Department of Land Resources Joseph Kanyangalazi said the committee will provide strategic oversight, align policies with programs, and mobilize resources and technical support.
He described the committee as a critical milestone in institutionalizing food systems governance.
On his part, National Planning Commission(NPC ) Manager for Research and Capacity Building Andrew Jamali highlighted the weaknesses in the current food systems framework, citing food insecurity and scarcity of locally produced products.
According to xperts, stronger governance is vital to ensure food security, particularly in the face of climate change.
