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Bridging Gaps in Food and Nutrition Security | A Forum-Roundtable

The Food Security Program (FSP) of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) is organizing a forum-roundtable, “Bridging Gaps in Food and Nutrition Security,” on 15 November 2024, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, UP CIDS, Lower Ground Floor, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is first-come, first-served. Participants are encouraged to pre-register.

FORUM PRESENTATIONS

Policy Coherence of Food and Nutrition Security along the Food Systems Framework in the Philippines

Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, PhD
Associate Professor 7, Department of Social Development Services
Dean, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
UP Scientist 1

Leveraging Cooperatives to Improve Food Security in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

Karen Q. Custodio, PhD
Director, Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Analyzing Value Chains for Food and Nutrition Security Within the Context of Pinggang Pinoy: Communities from the Northern Philippines

Julieta A. Delos Reyes, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños

The forum presenters are project leaders of the Food Security Program, which was established early this year.

DISCUSSANTS

Engr. Mohajirin T. Ali, MNSA
Director General, Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority, BARMM

Ivory Myka R. Galang
Research Associate III, BSP Research Academy, Manila

Leila S. Africa, PhD
Professor and Division Head (NPPD), Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, CHE, UPLB

RATIONALE

Like many developing countries in Southeast Asia, food and nutrition security in the Philippines is fundamental to achieving sustainable development and improving public health outcomes. However, addressing these issues necessitates a holistic approach that integrates multiple sectors and actors. Policy coherence, the role of cooperatives, and the functioning of value chains are critical components in ensuring equitable access to safe and nutritious food.

This Roundtable offers a platform for diverse stakeholders—government representatives, farmers, cooperatives, businesses, academe, research institutions, and civil society organizations—to collaborate and share insights. By fostering dialogue and cooperation, the roundtable can explore innovative strategies for improving food systems, enhancing policy alignment, and strengthening local value chains that deliver food and nutrition security for vulnerable populations. Visit the Food Security Program’s webpage to learn more about these Projects.

ROUNDTABLE QUESTIONS

  1. What are the main barriers to achieving policy coherence in food and nutrition security, and how can they be addressed?
  2. How do we manage potential trade-offs between different policy goals (e.g., environmental sustainability vs. food production) while ensuring food and nutrition security?
  3. How can we ensure that food and nutrition security policies are sustainable in the long term and adaptable to changing conditions, such as climate change?
  4. What emerging trends or challenges do you foresee impacting food and nutrition security, and how should policies adapt in response?
  5. What policies could support the development and sustainability of cooperatives focused on food and nutrition security?
  6. How can governments and NGOs work more effectively with cooperatives to enhance food and nutrition security initiatives?
  7. How can cooperatives connect with other organizations and stakeholders to amplify their impact on food and nutrition security?
  8. What policies should be prioritized to ensure long-term food and nutrition security aligned with the Pinggang Pinoy framework?
  9. How can strengthening local value chains improve access to diverse, nutritious foods for vulnerable populations, and what role can smallholder farmers and producers play in this process?
  10. How can partnerships between cooperatives, private sector actors, and government institutions be leveraged to enhance the efficiency and resilience of value chains, and how can these collaborations specifically target improvements in food and nutrition security particularly within the context of Pinggang Pinoy

QUERIES

For queries, please email: [email protected]

The Food Security Program (FSP) is one of the 16 Research Programs of UP Center of Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS), the policy research unit of the University of the Philippines. Visit the UP CIDS Database and download 1000+ policy papers.

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