Advisory Services for Resilient Agri-Food System

During the current EU Financial Framework (2014-2020), 61 countries selected food and nutrition securityand sustainable agriculture as a priority sector for partnering with the EU. The EU has committed more than 8 800 000 000 EUR to this intervention, corresponding to 20 % of the EU development portfolio. For the next EU financial framework, a significant number of countries could choose again food and nutrition security as afocal sector for aid. At the same time, EU impact needs to be enhanced, particularly by improving the synergies between public and private sector interventions. Priorities at country level will include inclusive and responsible investments in agriculture and agri-businesses; supportive rural infrastructure; sustainable and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, adapted to climate change; strengthening producer organizations; linking smallholders to markets; strengthening research, innovation and scaling capacities; risk reduction initiatives; initiatives to reducestunting, increase dietary diversity and tackle micronutrient deficiencies; and social protection initiatives that will ensure access to adequate food and nutrition. Innovations will be key in all priorities. Gender considerations are essential in each area.

The purpose of the advisory services is to provide high quality and SMART (specific, measurable, attainable,relevant and time-bound) services to increase development impact, to spur policy changes and investmentsto realize the EU’s contribution to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promotesustainable agriculture (SDG2).