Food Security

Building Stronger Food Systems: Q&A with Adesuwa Akinboro for World Food Day

In this Q&A for World Food Day, we explore the importance of food systems in ensuring food security and shaping the future of nations. As Africa's most populous country, Nigeria faces challenges and opportunities in this area. To highlight these issues, we spoke with Adesuwa Akinboro, TechnoServe’s Nigeria country director, about how sustainable food systems can help address these challenges and support communities beyond Nigeria.

NutriSave

NutriSave, an innovative three year program seeking to reduce food loss and waste by redirecting surplus or imperfect fruit and vegetables to wholesalers and retailers serving low income communities in Kenya with dual impact actions to address climate change and improve nutrition; funded by the Gates Foundation and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.

Environmental Sustainability, Food Security
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Department for International Development