According to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Ethiopia is finalising plans to host the next second United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in July 2025.

At a recent inter-ministerial steering group meeting on Ethiopia’s food system reform and nutrition, Agriculture Minister Girma Amente (PhD) provided updates on the progress.

He emphasised that the country was chosen to host the summit during the first gathering in Rome, Italy, because of its sophisticated agricultural methods and other accomplishments. The summit will take place on July 28-30, 2025. 

Four years ago, Ethiopia developed a food system transformation and nutrition roadmap to align its agricultural systems with key initiatives, including building a climate-resilient economy and implementing school feeding programs. As part of its preparations, Ethiopia aims to showcase its progress through exhibitions, field visits, and experience-sharing activities.

The inter-ministerial committee has agreed on the summit’s content and hosting methods, and a technical committee has been established to ensure smooth execution. The summit is expected to unlock investment potential for sustaining transformative food system initiatives and help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Minister Girma states Ethiopia is on the verge of reaching these worldwide objectives. During the current fiscal year, Ethiopia is vigorously implementing the Seqota Declaration in 334 districts (woredas) to reduce stunting.

The event is also intended to introduce new global approaches to food systems while evaluating the status of collaborative efforts to track commitments and outcomes within national food system pathways. This will be critical in helping to attain and execute SDG ambitions.

Source: All Africa

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