Sustainable Food Systems Finance
Our Vision
Addressing the fragility of food systems in LDCs with tailored sustainable finance solutions in the food security and nutrition sector to boost economic prospects, employment opportunities and livelihoods, especially for women and youth
To address the fragility of food systems in LDCs, structural transformation towards sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems is needed. Providing tailored sustainable finance solutions in the food security and nutrition sector will boost economic prospects, employment opportunities and livelihoods, especially for women and youth.
Piloting and Delivering Financing Solutions
UNCDF supports the piloting and delivery of financing solutions for municipal and SME investments in food systems that advance food security, mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and help reduce the risk of future shocks to benefit the poorest, most vulnerable and those furthest behind.
Public Financing Solutions
and Territorial Approaches
Promote public financing solutions and territorial approaches for investments in public infrastructure and services essential for sustainable food systems, such as irrigation schemes, roads and energy infrastructure.
Blended Finance
Design, pilot and enhance innovative private or blended finance mechanisms for local food- supply-chain SMEs.
Access to Capital
Increase access to capital for municipalities to strengthen urban food systems.
Digital Solutions and Innovation
Promote digital solutions and innovation for improved access to finance and other services for local producers and value-chain participants (including for climate-smart agriculture)
Strong Partnerships
Work with the United Nations development system and relevant stakeholders for integrated solutions that leverage UNCDF financing capabilities in support of sustainable local food
systems.
UNCDF seeks to strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable and bring actors together to co-create sustainable financing solutions to increase local food production and diversification
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