We hope that this “gallery of maps” for solutions in the portal will serve to inspire outside-of-the-box thinking and raise awareness around shared challenges and opportunities - as well as unique approaches - to reaching impact.
Of course, many possible “pathways” can exist for the same solution (even perhaps in the same setting), and we understand that many context-specific issues (barriers, enabling factors, political contexts, etc.) are not fixed in time, but dynamic by nature.
By 2030, with the use of Marvy auto dryers we expect that rural processors and/or producers (especially women) can contribute in increasing the efficiency of their value chains within different food systems. We envisage positive economic, social and environmental development through the sector.
Improving local food market infrastructure creates a more sustainable and safe working environment for food suppliers, retailers and consumers in Tanzania, helping stakeholders to meet their needs in a more environmentally healthy way.
Establishing community-based cereal banks to mitigate the vulnerabilities of varying food prices during the year caused by economic and political crisis. A risk management system beneficial to the community. Food staples are stored during harvest time and resold affordably for consumption during difficult seasons.
For 2030, the major positive impact of this solution is to improve the population’s poor diet in rural areas in Bangladesh. This innovation can help with a decrease in malnutrition and help with preventing mycotoxins.
Revolutionizing Tanzania's inadequate produce supply chain by connecting smallholder farmers to a market of urban consumers. On the farmer's side, food wastage is reduced and income earnings increase. On the urban household side, consumers save time by direct delivery and have access to fresher produce.
Biodegradable packaging would replace single use plastics and disintegrate at a much faster rate, it would not contain any harmful substances that would spread into our water/air/digestive systems. This packaging would add nutrients back into soil when degrading (a 'cradle to cradle' approach).
Full supply chain traceability from source-to-point of sale for local and export markets. Imported products also have full traceability. Data is used to support food system actors and governments to produce reliable information on the SDGs and support equity, water stewardship and sustainable production.
Large quantities of well-tasting and high protein mycelium could be produced on organic waste products and Urban dwellers could have improved access to affordable high-quality protein. This would ensure a circular system using the latest advances in biotechnology screening with scalable, highly defensible fermentation techniques.
Effectively engaging youth to advocate for healthier food systems will enable the next generation of leaders to drive positive initiatives. This platform provides a dynamic source of information to improve food system literacy, allowing for exchanges between youth and experts in the relevant sectors.
Cooked meals are provided to school children of all ages with regularly changing menus. Meals are free (or highly subsidized) so they are accessible to all children, regardless of family income. Children receive two meals per-day, containing nutrient-dense foods and micronutrient-fortified processed products.
Low-cost photovoltaic films and panels, along with improved batteries for storage, in vehicles and facilities, enable widespread upgrading of refrigeration and freezer capacity. This innovation improves the availability and nutritional quality of fresh fruits, vegetables, and animal-sourced foods and catalyzes growth in the supply chain.
Urban mushroom farming provides access to abandoned spaces and to local agro waste streams. An actionable model for a circular economy is developed, utilizing the full mushroom for food and non-consumption applications to improve nutrient gaps and reduce waste.