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Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition in West Africa Rationale by Renata Mirulla

Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition in West Africa Rationale by Renata Mirulla. www.fao.org / fsnforum /west- africa. Why West Africa Many initiatives such as ECOWAS’ Hunger-Free Initiative for West Africa aimed at raising policy attention and action

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Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition in West Africa Rationale by Renata Mirulla

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  1. Global Forum on Food Security and Nutritionin West AfricaRationale by RenataMirulla www.fao.org/fsnforum/west-africa

  2. Why West Africa • Many initiatives such as ECOWAS’ Hunger-Free Initiative for West Africa aimed at raising policy attention and action • No other food security and nutrition platforms/networks specifically focused on West Africa • Strong FAO presence through regional office • Plan to set up regional networks • Thematic interest in the region • Need to enhance stakeholders participation in food security and nutrition discourse

  3. Vision for the FSN Forum in West Africa • “Theonline platform for food security and nutrition dialogues in West Africa, inclusive of a wide range of stakeholders and supporting outreach and effectiveness of policy initiatives”

  4. Aims • The FSN Forum in West Africa aims at achieving this vision by: • Strengthening the interaction and knowledge exchange within the West African development community; • Providing an accessible, transparent and inclusive link between relevant stakeholders and food security policy processes; • Bridging the knowledge divide through the dissemination of achievements, research outputs and best practices.

  5. Principles of the FSN in West Africa • Participative / collaborative network • Demand-driven • Active facilitation and moderation

  6. What members of FSN in West Africa can do • Raiseconcerns, propose topicsofinterest and submitqueries • Provide feedback on programmes and policiesaimed at achievingfood security and nutrition in the regionthrough online consultations • Learnfromdiscussions • Network with other members based in the region or with a professional interest in the region • Post and find news and events of interest to West Africa

  7. Actors involved • Yourselves • Stakeholders in West Africa • Decision-makers of FSN initiatives in West Africa • FAO hq • FAORAF • FSN Forum Team

  8. What we did until now • Surveyamong FSN Forum Membersfrom West Africa • Creation of dedicataedwebspace • Mailinglist • Existing Forum Membersaffiliatedto West Africa • Expertsinterested in West Africa • 1st online discussion • Outreach and promotion

  9. Survey results

  10. Current features and services of the of the FSN Forum in West Africa • Online discussions • Members list and contactfunction • French and English pages • Surveys • News and events

  11. Current membership By country West African population representation by country Nigeria 14% Senegal 14% Burkina Faso 13% Ghana 9% Benin 8% Mali 7% Cape Verde 7% Guinea Bissau 6% Niger 5% Togo 5% Côte d'Ivoire4% Gambia 2% Sierra Leone 2% Guinea 1% Liberia 1% Total members: 1750

  12. Current membership By affiliation Technical cooperation 3% Government 20% Private Sector 3% NGO/CSO 35% UN/intergovernmental organizations 14% Financial Institutions 2% Academic/Research bodies 20% Philanthropic Associations 2% Independent/other 1%

  13. The website

  14. The digest

  15. How can social protection contribute to food security and nutrition in West Africa? understanding of social protection and how it can address West African countries’ needs social protection programmes or interventions taking place; challenges, weaknesses and recommendations. Implementation of social protection initiatives to increase agricultural production and productivity, and improve food security and nutrition roles for government, civil society organizations, private sector, academics and other development partners and linkages between social protection, food security and nutrition and agriculture.

  16. Statistics of the first discussion Facilitated by Anna Antwi& Al HassanCissé From 16 October to 13 November 39 contributions Gender 69% 31% Affiliation Government 8% Private Sector 5% NGO/CSO 30% UN/intergovernmental organizations 11% Academic/Research bodies 32% Philanthropic Associations 3% Independent/other 12%

  17. Issues raised • Consensus on the definition and need for social protection in West Africa • Issues about targeting (unclear or not effective), limited involvement of beneficiaries, role of traditional systems of social protection • Suggestions on how social protection can integrate with agriculture interventions and build linkages with other sectors • Importance of political will and roles of civil society organizations and decentralised institutions

  18. Feedback and comments received “I am really happy about the West Africa consultation. Reading contributions from different people gladdens my heart and gave the assurance that the future is certainly not bleak.” Apiriola Victoria Tosin, Nigeria “The FSN Forum in West Africa is a great idea! I will fully participate in the discussions envisaged.” Sambou B. Nget, The Gambia “Food Security Forum for West Africa is a sound initiative! The forum is highly welcomed. Thank you.” Stephen O. Adejoro, Nigeria « Le réseau régional est le bienvenue car il existe des politiques agricoles régionales qu'il faut harmoniser. » Georges Bazongo, Burkina Faso « Je vous assure de mon total soutien à cette initiative! » Angèle AmouzouDjakeBansah, Togo « Merci pour cette belle initiative! Bon vent pout cet instrument très utile. »MalamKaramiLawali, Niger

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