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Ghana food security and procurement reforms
Overview
Ghanaian officials and nutrition experts are addressing systemic food security and procurement challenges. To support domestic producers, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has proposed amending public procurement rules to mandate that state institutions, such as those managing school feeding programs, prioritize food sourced from Ghanaian farmers. This initiative aims to utilize the GH¢5 billion annual expenditure of these programs to support local staples like rice, meat, and tomatoes, thereby reducing reliance on imports.
Parallel to these policy shifts, nutritionists have highlighted a crisis in food affordability and security. Professor Anna Lartey reported that 65% of the population cannot afford healthy diets, with 43.5% experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity. To mitigate these issues, experts are calling for food system reforms, including increased production of fruits and vegetables, reduced food waste, and greater investment in indigenous foods, which are described as “nutritious, affordable, and resilient to climate change.”
Entities
Ghana · Anna Lartey · John Dramani Mahama · United Nations · Cassiel Ato Baah Forson
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesGhana food insecurity: 65% of population cannot afford healthy diets
Professor Anna Lartey warns that 65% of Ghanaians cannot afford healthy diets, calling for food system reforms and increased investment in climate-resilient indigenous foods to combat food insecurity.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGhana officials propose procurement reforms to prioritize local food sourcing
Ghanaian ministers are proposing procurement reforms and import restrictions to prioritize local farmers for school feeding programs and boost domestic poultry and vegetable production.
Sources
adomonline.com · chale.news · myrepubliconline.com · pulse.com.gh · thehighstreetjournal.com