Expert in Sustainable Agri-food Systems and value chains and Climate Smart Agriculture
Posted on 17/02/2025
Dear Mike,
I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for your insightful contribution to the ongoing discussion on agri-food systems transformation policies. Your emphasis on evaluating sustainability, resilience, and equity within these systems is crucial and aligns well with the broader goals of fostering long-term improvements in agriculture.
Your point about the social and economic welfare of farmers, particularly smallholders, resonates deeply. You’ve rightly highlighted that while frameworks like the EUDR and Ethiopia’s food systems transformation policies aim to promote sustainability, they must also explicitly address the livelihoods, income stability, and market access of small-scale farmers. This nuanced consideration is essential to avoid unintended consequences that may further marginalize these communities.
Could you provide concrete examples of case studies and methodologies that have successfully illustrated the impact of such policies on farmers’ livelihoods, particularly smallholders? It would be interesting to learn more about other existing frameworks that have effectively measured and integrated these social, economic and environmental aspects into policy assessments.
Additionally, how can methodologies like participatory evaluations or farmer-centric metrics be better leveraged to ensure that smallholders are not excluded from such policies?
Your expertise in this area is invaluable, and I look forward to furthering the conversation with these additional insights.
RE: Evaluating Agri-Food Systems Transformation Policies and Regulations
France
Mireille TOTOBESOLA
Expert in Sustainable Agri-food Systems and value chains and Climate Smart Agriculture
Posted on 17/02/2025
Dear Mike,
I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for your insightful contribution to the ongoing discussion on agri-food systems transformation policies. Your emphasis on evaluating sustainability, resilience, and equity within these systems is crucial and aligns well with the broader goals of fostering long-term improvements in agriculture.
Your point about the social and economic welfare of farmers, particularly smallholders, resonates deeply. You’ve rightly highlighted that while frameworks like the EUDR and Ethiopia’s food systems transformation policies aim to promote sustainability, they must also explicitly address the livelihoods, income stability, and market access of small-scale farmers. This nuanced consideration is essential to avoid unintended consequences that may further marginalize these communities.
Could you provide concrete examples of case studies and methodologies that have successfully illustrated the impact of such policies on farmers’ livelihoods, particularly smallholders? It would be interesting to learn more about other existing frameworks that have effectively measured and integrated these social, economic and environmental aspects into policy assessments.
Additionally, how can methodologies like participatory evaluations or farmer-centric metrics be better leveraged to ensure that smallholders are not excluded from such policies?
Your expertise in this area is invaluable, and I look forward to furthering the conversation with these additional insights.
Best regards,
Mireille Totobesola