Evaluation of the project "Support for Modelling, Planning and Improving Dhaka's Food System"
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The project represents the most significant food system planning in a megacity undertaken to date by FAO and there are many lessons from the project that will be of benefit to other cities, countries and organizations. Findings were that the project was very relevant to the priorities of the government, the city corporations, the Kingdom of the Netherlands donor agency, and the FAO Bangladesh Country Framework. Key improvements were made in the food system of Dhaka and in building an enabling environment for future change. In particular, the Dhaka Food Agenda 2041 and the work with the government, a multistakeholder cross-sector working group and the city corporations were excellent. The project achieved its overall outcome to “contribute to the development of a safe, sustainable and resilient food system for the Dhaka Metropolitan Area”. Other important interventions by the project included food safety in fresh markets; a nutrition and food waste campaign at schools; 16 farmers’ markets; food safety and hygiene programmes; and urban gardening and rooftop gardening programmes. Wageningen University and Research had a role providing technical expertise to many of these interventions. A variety of risks to sustainability are noted. There are 11 recommendations including requesting an extension, strengthening the role and function within the government and supporting the city corporations; developing alliances, partnerships and synergies to promote a food systems approach.