The Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy Practice for Sustainable Food Systems (StEPPFoS) project is an initiative designed to align PANAP’s efforts with those of the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) sector. By doing so, it aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice in a way that addresses Africa’s unique agricultural and nutritional challenges. StEPPFoS adopts a comprehensive approach that leverages PANAP’s research and economic analysis capacity, alongside FNSSA’s agenda, creating a model for addressing food system sustainability and nutrition security challenges.
StEPPFoS aims to enhance coherence and alignment between PANAP and FNSSA to reduce the fragmentation of policy initiatives within the agri-food sector at both national and regional levels.
Enhance capacities across various sectors and institutions involved in evidence-based policy analysis for supporting food security and sustainable agriculture, including research, academia, public sector, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.
Strengthen the interface between science and policy to facilitate science-based decision-making processes, particularly in shaping agro-policy and promoting inclusive transformation of national agrifood systems in Africa.
Improve strategies for integrating scientific support into policy development processes in Africa and Europe, leveraging digital technologies and information systems to expedite the translation of research findings into actionable policies.
Expand and reinforce the PANAP Network’s capabilities to provide support for African countries in conducting economic policy analysis related to food systems, with a focus on facilitating their transition towards sustainability