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Rabat — At the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4), held in Addis Ababa, Morocco put forward a proposal to establish an international fund dedicated to enhancing food security across Africa. The fund, Moroccan officials said, would serve as a strategic tool to strengthen food sovereignty on the continent and unlock its full agricultural potential.
Ahmed El Bouari, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, made the call during a high-level ministerial roundtable. Speaking under the theme “Managing Transitions Towards Just, Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Food Systems,” El Bouari emphasized that addressing food insecurity in Africa requires collaborative, long-term solutions rather than fragmented national efforts.
He stressed that Morocco remains firmly committed to food security both nationally and continentally. The country’s approach is aligned with global and regional frameworks, including the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. El Bouari reaffirmed Morocco’s support for these frameworks as a foundation for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems across Africa.
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During his speech, the minister emphasized Morocco’s national efforts under the “Generation Green 2020–2030” strategy, which focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture and investing in human capital.
He noted that Morocco has implemented an intersectoral governance model to support food system transformation, reinforced its water resilience through desalination and improved irrigation efficiency, and adopted a national roadmap aimed at securing long-term food sustainability. The country has also rolled out social protection programs to ensure equitable access to healthy food for all citizens.
El Bouari stressed that food systems transformation must go beyond national strategies. He advocated for collective regional action through shared expertise, joint innovation, and co-financed initiatives. Morocco, he said, is actively engaged in regional and multilateral platforms and stands ready to support African countries in their agricultural transition.
In line with the Royal Vision for effective South–South cooperation, the minister reaffirmed Morocco’s dedication to building resilient and inclusive African agriculture. He referenced flagship initiatives such as the Adaptation of African Agriculture Initiative (AAA), which supports climate resilience, and the Triple S Initiative (Sustainability, Stability, Security in Africa), aimed at promoting sustainable food systems across the continent.
The UNFSS+4 summit, which builds on the momentum of the 2021 Food Systems Summit and its 2023 review, serves as a platform to assess global progress in transforming food systems. It also offers an opportunity to reflect on successful practices, identify gaps, and scale up investment to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The summit promotes inclusive collaboration, accountability, and innovation. It brings together stakeholders from across sectors to co-develop solutions that are equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient.
