The Egyptian Cabinet established on Tuesday the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems (NCFNS) to improve nutrition levels and food security in the country by 2030.
The committee will coordinate with ministries and government agencies to develop food strategies and action plans that will be implemented by the relevant authorities on the national level, according to a statement by the Cabinet.
They will also seek the assistance of on-governmental organizations and relevant international organizations, it added.
Moreover, the committee will monitor and evaluate progress, provide advice on addressing challenges and promote sustainable food systems.
The committee will be chaired by the prime minister, with members including the ministers of foreign affairs, supply and internal trade, health and population, planning and economic development, international cooperation, finance, environment, youth and sports, social solidarity, agriculture and land reclamation, local development, education and technical education, water resources and irrigation, and trade and industry.
It will also include representatives from the Ministry of Defense and the chairman of the National Food Safety Authority.
The committee will be convened by its chairperson at least once every three months or as needed, and a scientific committee will be established to study topics referred to it by the national committee.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
