Barriers and Facilitators to the Development and Implementation of Public Policies Addressing Food Systems in Five Sub-Saharan African Countries and Five of Their Cities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing recognition of the role governments play in addressing the health and environmental sustainability challenges within current food systems. This study seeks to understand food system policies designed and/or implemented by selected national and local governments in Africa, and the barriers and facilitators faced when designing or implementing policies to create healthy and environmentally sustainable food systems.

Methods

From an evidence-based list of proposed policies with double- or triple-duty potential to achieve healthy and environmentally sustainable food systems, a policy mapping was performed in five African countries (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Togo, and Uganda) and one city in each of these countries (Ouidah, Bouaké, Saint-Louis,

SUBMITTER: Burgaz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12089831 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature