The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), ODI Global, IUCN, and the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) are convening a technical dialogue, with the support of the Government of Sweden, to be held on the sidelines of the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD), focusing on financing for resilient and sustainable food systems.
The meeting provides a platform to convene National Food Systems Convenors, representatives of ministries related to food systems, development partners, financial institutions, and technical experts to:
· Facilitate knowledge exchange on country experiences, challenges, and good practices in mobilizing public and private investment for resilient and sustainable food systems;
· Strengthen understanding of the global financing landscape for food systems in the Arab region, with a focus on accessing international climate funds, multilateral and bilateral financing, and emerging funding windows;
· Enhance capacities for project preparation and readiness, including pipeline project development, alignment with fund eligibility criteria, and integration of climate and resilience objectives;
This meeting aims to build shared understanding, strengthen capacities, and foster partnerships among countries and partners, thereby supporting more strategic, coordinated, and resilient food systems transformation efforts across the Arab region.
