{"id":54651,"date":"2025-06-25T15:19:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/new-report-highlights-impact-of-policymaker-training-on-agrifood-systems\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:50:40","slug":"new-report-highlights-impact-of-policymaker-training-on-agrifood-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/new-report-highlights-impact-of-policymaker-training-on-agrifood-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"New report highlights impact of policymaker training on agrifood systems transformation in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Supported by the Government of Ireland, the workshop was a collaborative effort between FAO, Rwanda\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), and the University College London Institute for Innovation &#038; Public Purpose (IIPP). <\/p>\n<p>This publication captures key insights from the workshop, highlighting Rwanda\u2019s progress in areas such as sustainable farming, food security, and gender inclusion, while underscoring key problems that remain, particularly around malnutrition, climate impacts, and fragmented action. <\/p>\n<p>Working in cross-sectoral groups, participants applied a range of tools to unpack the country\u2019s agrifood challenges, helping to shape a national agrifood strategy that better reflects the complexity of Rwanda\u2019s agrifood systems. <\/p>\n<p>In terms of next steps, Rwanda\u2019s existing innovation efforts, such as policy labs and circular economy pilots, were recognized as valuable opportunities to scale through structured learning and cross-sector coordination.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop introduced participants to a range of methods, as well as institutional and policy tools, to improve agrifood systems transformation. <\/p>\n<p>FAO and IIPP are using insights from the workshop to develop a handbook for facilitators supporting governments interested in improving the design and implementation of agrifood systems policies and plans.  <\/p>\n<p>The report is a recommended read for policymakers, development partners, academics, and other stakeholders involved in providing guidance to governments on the sustainable development of agrifood systems. <\/p>\n<p>By rethinking conventional policy processes, policymakers can help drive change \u2013 ensuring better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all. <\/p>\n<p>For more insights into Rwanda\u2019s approach to agrifood transformation, access the full report here: [Workshop Report on Agrifood Systems Transformation in Rwanda ->https:\/\/openknowledge.fao.org\/items\/e3f532dd-759c-480a-9b4b-9866aa5b5875]<\/p>\n<p>Links: [Workshop Report on Training for Policymakers on Agrifood Systems Transformation->https:\/\/openknowledge.fao.org\/items\/e3f532dd-759c-480a-9b4b-9866aa5b5875]<\/p>\n<p>Links: [Strategic Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture 2025-2030->chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.minagri.gov.rw\/index.php?eID=dumpFile&#038;t=f&#038;f=121834&#038;token=b03443f215e68c19e0523ae2cb91c140262bcaea]<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89816\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/okay-11.jpg\" alt=\"The publication captures key insights from the workshop, highlighting Rwanda\u2019s progress in areas such as sustainable farming, food security, and gender inclusion, while underscoring key problems that remain, particularly around malnutrition, climate impacts, and fragmented action.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recently published &#8220;[Workshop Report on Training for Policymakers on Agrifood Systems Transformation->https:\/\/openknowledge.fao.org\/items\/e3f532dd-759c-480a-9b4b-9866aa5b5875] \u2013 In Support of Rwanda&#8217;s Fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation&#8221; 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