By Burnett Munthali
Vice President Dr Michael Usi is attending the closing event of the regional dialogue on food systems transformation, which has been taking place in Lilongwe for the past three days.
The high-level dialogue, co-hosted by the Government of Malawi and the World Bank, brought together delegates from various African countries to deliberate on sustainable food and nutrition solutions.
Held under the theme “Making Food Systems Transformation a Reality in Eastern and Southern Africa”, the event served as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange and policy engagement.
The discussions came at a crucial time when countries in the region are grappling with recurring climate shocks that continue to threaten food production and supply chains.
Participants used the opportunity to reflect on national and regional progress, challenges, and innovative approaches to building resilient food systems.
The dialogue emphasized the importance of strengthening agricultural value chains, adopting climate-smart farming practices, and improving access to nutritious foods.
Malawi’s hosting of the event highlighted the country’s commitment to regional cooperation and its ongoing efforts to address food and nutritional security.
Vice President Usi’s presence at the closing event signaled high-level political support for collaborative efforts aimed at transforming agriculture and food systems across Eastern and Southern Africa.
The regional dialogue concluded with a call for sustained investments, knowledge-sharing, and stronger partnerships between governments, development partners, and communities to achieve lasting food systems transformation.
