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Food4Transformation
Hosted by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) · EN
In a world facing crises – from pandemics, armed conflicts and climate change – how do we ensure everyone has enough food within planetary boundaries? In this podcast series, our host Katie Gallus talks to government officials, scientists, NGOs and farmers around the world, as we focus on agriculture and food systems. Together, we seek to discover solutions for fair incomes, healthy nutrition, and an intact environment. How do we repurpose public money? Which digital innovations exist? And how can we strengthen rural areas? Subscribe now and learn more about the transformation the world desperately needs.
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This podcast is produced by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
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Special Episode #2: Strengthening Future Food Systems – From Hands-On Farming to Multilateral Policy
Jan 23, 202500:24:34Tap to summarizeIn this special episode from the Green Week in Berlin, we dive into the big questions facing agriculture and food systems. With sub-Saharan Africa's population expected to double by 2050, how can agriculture meet the surging demand for food while ensuring sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience? Host Katie Gallus is joined by Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Mologadi Madisha, founder of Morgan BL Farming in South Africa. Together, they explore the vital role of local farmers, the effects of external shocks like avian flu, and the transformative power of youth and women in agriculture. This episode offers a unique blend of perspectives—from hands-on farming to multilateral policy—on how we can build food systems that are both sustainable and resilient, capable of thriving in an ever-changing world.
Transcribe →Special Episode #1: P4C Nairobi: Post Malabo, Partnerships and Development Cooperation
Jul 29, 202400:20:29Tap to summarizeAt the network meeting "Partners for change - Transformation to a food secure, resilient and sustainable future" in Nairobi, Kenya, over 200 stakeholders and international partners from around the globe came together to discuss the transformation of our agricultural and food systems. In this episode, we listen to moderator Kah Walla and Paul Garacuchea summing up the event. Kah Walla is an activist, entrepreneur, and political leader from Cameroon. In 2008, she was recognized as one of seven women entrepreneurs working to improve the business environment in Africa by the world bank. Paul Karagochea is the current director for sustainable supply chains, agricultural and food systems at the German federal ministry for economic cooperation and development (BMZ). He was also head of the Multilateral Policy Issues Division at BMZ, among others, during the 2022 German G7 Presidency.
Transcribe →E8: “Just” Trade: Rethinking Economic Power Structures
May 3, 202400:17:18Tap to summarizeNo matter where we live or what we are doing in our daily lives – all of us are consumers of one thing or another. You might not realize just how many of the goods you consume are imported from other countries. This makes us dependent on global trade. Today we face many challenges in our established trading structures, such as price dumping, import dependencies and the exclusion of marginalized groups. How can we make our trade systems more just?
Transcribe →E7: Land for Equity
Apr 4, 202400:21:19Tap to summarizeIn many countries having secure and documented land rights has proven to be essential, especially for smallholder farmers. One of the reasons is rather simple: Land property is often used as collateral to access financial services. But there’s a huge risk. If farmers can’t repay the loan, they might lose their land. In this month’s episode we delve into the challenges that affect smallholder farmers when it comes to land tenure and access to financial services. In this context, we also look at the aspect of gender equality.
Transcribe →E6: Digitizing Fields to maximize Yields: Data & Tech in Agriculture
Mar 7, 202400:13:32Tap to summarizeNowadays, we have a vast array of digital services at our disposal – weather its ordering groceries, checking the weather forecast, refreshing the news or social media to stay up to date on current events, or listening to this very podcast – it's hard to imagine what life would look like without technology in our lives. Experts say: leveraging digital tools to support food and agricultural transformation offers great potential to transform the food system, work towards the goal of SDG 2 (zero hunger) and put less pressure on our natural environments while conserving more biodiversity. Let’s take a closer look. In this episode Katie Gallus talks to Neth Daño (ETC Group), Sonja Vermeulen (CGIAR), Meron Sileshi (Lersha) and Paul Zaake (AgriShare Uganda Limited).
Transcribe →E5: How can food environments promote healthy and sustainable food choices?
Feb 2, 202400:25:11Tap to summarizeBy 2030, the United Nation’s 2023 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report projects that almost 600 million people will be chronically undernourished while 1.5 billion people will be overweight or obese. Today we’re asking once again a rather big question: How can food environments around the world be adapted to promote and facilitate healthy, sustainable, and equitable food choices for everyone? In this episode Katie Gallus talks to Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhassan (CEO of Ummy Farms), Namukolo Covic (African Nutrition Society and International Livestock Research Institute) and Dr. Ella Compaoré (Scaling Up Nutrition and African Federation of Nutrition Societies).
Transcribe →E4: Land matters! Why is soil so important for our agricultural and food systems?
Jan 4, 202400:17:28Tap to summarizeHealthy and productive soils are the very foundation of our global food production. Without them, nothing can grow. Yet, between 2015 and 2019, the world has been losing at least 100 million hectares of healthy and productive land every year, due to agricultural overuse, deforestation, sealing or climate change. In this month’s episode we’re asking: How does the quality of soil affect global food production? How can we keep them healthy and nutritious? And: How can we prevent further losses? In this episode Katie Gallus talks to Natalia Rodríguez Eugenio (FAO), Andrea Meza (UNCCD), Delwendé Innocent Kiba (former Minister of Agriculture of Burkina Faso), and Benedikt Bösel (German farmer).
Transcribe →E3: How can we strengthen rural areas and create sufficient job opportunities?
Dec 7, 202300:14:47Tap to summarizeCurrently, Africa has the largest number of young people in its history, with over 70% of the population in the Sub-Saharan area being under 30 years old. And this number is still growing. This holds great potential for the continent, in regard to modernizing the agricultural and food sector, contributing to the national economies and making rural areas more sustainable and attractive. In this month’s episode we ask: How do we help create sufficient job opportunities for Africa’s largest youth generation? And how do we strengthen rural areas to ensure there are sufficient job possibilities? In this episode Katie Gallus talks to Alison Blay-Palmer (UNESCO), Muriel Diaco (Djouman), Abdoulaye YEYE (Rural Youth Employment project in Burkina Faso), and Curlstar Karegi (Vihiga Young Agripreneurs Network in Kenya).
Transcribe →E2: A Multi-Billion-Dollar Opportunity
Nov 2, 202300:18:37Tap to summarizeWith Melissa Pinfield (Meridian Institute and Just Rural Transition Initiative), Charlotte Peters (farm owner), Dr. David Laborde (FAO), and Jacob Nyirongo (Farmer Union of Malawi) While public support to agriculture amounts to more than 800 billion dollars a year, today’s food systems still seem ill-equipped for our 21st-century challenges. But why is that? In the second episode we unravel the hidden costs behind our groceries, from the environmental impact of agricultural production to inefficient subsidies. Join us, as we explore the potential of redirecting public funds toward a more effective and sustainable solution. In this episode Katie Gallus talks to Melissa Pinfield (Senior Partner at Meridian Institute and Executive Director of the Just Rural Transition Initiative), Charlotte Peters (farm owner), Dr. David Laborde (Director, Agrifood economics division at FAO), and Jacob Nyirongo (Chief Executive Officer, Farmer Union of Malawi).
Transcribe →E1: How Can We Feed the World in Times of Multiple Crises?
Oct 4, 202300:19:39Tap to summarizeWith Dr. Stefanos Fotiou (FAO), Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki (AU), Phichong Ou (WorldFish) From political instability to climate catastrophes, our food system faces enormous challenges. In the first episode we ask: How can we feed the world in times of multiple crises? We delve into the critical role of supply chains in our interconnected world, as we discover the stories of those working to prevent stoppages and build more resilient food systems. Join us on this journey towards a future with abundant, healthy food for all. In this episode Katie Gallus talks to Dr. Stefanos Fotiou (Director, Office of Sustainabble Development Goals at FAO & Head, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub), Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki (African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems) and Phichong Ou (Project Manager and Development Specialist, WorldFish).
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