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Book (stand-alone)Dhaka Urban Food System Atlas 2023 2023
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No results found.The food system of Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital area, is undergoing deep and rapid transformations. Such changes are associated with the process of accelerated urbanization and sustained economic growth experienced by Bangladesh. In supporting a sustainable food system transformation in urban areas, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is giving specific emphasis to the dynamics of the system’s foundations. This Dhaka food system atlas offers a perspective of the urban food system, encompassing production, processing, distribution, consumption habits, and disposal. The atlas specifically maps out various factors and actors of the urban food sector, including infrastructure such as markets. This atlas also shares some current trends, food system outcomes as well as perspectives as to possible future scenarios to 2041 for food consumption for the megacity. The Support for Modelling, Planning and Improving Dhaka’s Food System (DFS) project developed this atlas as data-driven insights to inform policies and interventions for improving food security, nutrition and a sustainable food system in the Dhaka metropolitan area. -
Book (stand-alone)Assessment and planning of the Utrecht City Region Food System - Synthesis report 2018
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No results found.Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. The City of Utrecht and nine surrounding municipalities form the U10 region (hereafter ‘Utrecht region’), selected as the Utrecht City Region for the purpose of the project. In 2015, the Utrecht region had a population of 730 816 inhabitants (1 January 2015), with predicted growth to 830 000 by 2030. The Utrecht Region shows high levels of urbanisation, although some of the municipalities still have rural characteristics with areas of grasslands (south and west of Utrecht) and park estates (east and northeast of Utrecht). Four thematic priorities for exploring and developing (policy) interventions were identified through a series of stakeholder workshops in 2017. These priorities were selected, based on stakeholder interest, knowledge and available resources. Potential collaborative strategic actions among public authorities, civil society and private sector were identified as follows: 1) More local and regional food on the plate; 2) Further develop the role of food in a healthy and inclusive city; 3) Increase recognitions and more permanent support for urban agriculture, community and allotment gardens where these offer opportunities to strengthen a social economy; 4) Strengthen integrated food governance mechanisms. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetTen ways to make fresh markets food safe
Special edition No. 1
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No results found.Healthy food provides us the nutrients and energy to develop and grow, be active and healthy, to move, play, work, think and learn. But food, if not treated with care and respect, can also make us ill. Bacteria, viruses and parasites found in food can cause food poisoning. This is why food safety and hygiene are important. Each year, many Bangladeshis fall ill because of food poisoning. Fresh markets are very popular in Bangladesh, providing a range of essential produce at affordable prices, including fruit and vegetables, seafood, and meat. But poor hygiene practices can cause problems. What can be done to improve this? Fresh markets are an important place to start. A survey by FAO in 2018 shows that over 85 percent of households in Dhaka buy their food from fresh markets, and while the pandemic has impacted their popularity due to safety fears, they retain their appeal. This report shares ten priority measures that will make fresh markets safer places to go shopping and purchase food. They focus on practical and easy-to-implement practices, such as wearing masks, hand washing, and performing regular cleaning and safety checks. The below report shares the key actions to take place, as well as the problems that such actions helps to overcome. Implementing such food safety and hygiene practices makes fresh markets attractive; they transform them from sources of contamination and infection to pleasant public spaces and sources of food security and nutrition. In addition safe and clean markets increase incomes for vendors and brings better health to consumers. 1. Separate vegetable, fish, meat, and grocery stalls to prevent cross contamination 2. Prevent COVID spread by reducing over-crowding and implementing proper mask use 3. Provide filtered, clean water so vegetables, fish, poultry and meat can be well cleaned 4. Require hand washing at the entry of the fresh market and in the meat and fish areas 5. Improve waste management and pest control to ensure market hygiene 6. Ensure that areas where slaughter takes place are completely separated from sales areas 7. Raise awareness for the need for pre-slaughter health examination, post-slaughter inspection, and basic food safety practice in meat shops 8. Make sure drains are clean, covered, sloped, and well maintained 9. Require cold storage for perishable items 10. Develop regular monitoring systems
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