Objective

Promote a dialogue based on the experiences generated by the members of the SPAA Network in Latin America and the Caribbean, regarding food supply and marketing policies aimed at promoting more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems, in the face of climate change and emergency situations.

Expected results

• Experiences were shared regarding supply and marketing policies generated in emergency scenarios that ensure food access, the generation of information for decision-making.
• The technical capacities of the members of the SPAA network have been strengthened through dialogues and technical exchanges.
• To learn about the policies and initiatives that are being developed at the regional level and their innovation.
• Expand the members of the Network by considering the presence of new invited institutions.
• Network authorities elected for the period 2024 - 2026.

Participants

The event will be aimed at managers and technical staff of the Public Food Supply Systems of Latin American and Caribbean countries, members of the SPAA Regional Network, and guest countries.

Methodology

• Face-to-face meeting
• Development of technical talks of interest to the members of the SPAA Network
• Development of field visits to exchange experiences in an experiential and direct way with the protagonists
• Visits to Brazilian authorities of institutions responsible for food supply and marketing policies
• Preparation of an aide-memoir of the main agreements
• Network Statement

Date and place

• August 21 to 23, 2024
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Itamaraty
• Brasilia - Brazil