Media Advisory: 4th Africa Regional Food Systems Transformation Meeting18-20 May 2026 | Accra, Ghana
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The Government of Ghana and the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub will convene the 4th Africa Regional Food Systems Transformation Meeting in Accra next week.
The meeting will bring together national convenors, government representatives, regional institutions and development partners working on food systems transformation across Africa.
Participants will share progress, exchange practical experiences, and identify priorities for the year ahead. Discussions will focus on national food systems pathways, financing and investment, private sector engagement, accountability, and the role of science, data, trade and youth leadership.
The meeting will also contribute to shaping regional messages that reflect country experience and inform ongoing global discussions on food systems.
WHEN
Monday 18 May to Wednesday 20 May 2026
WHERE
Alisa Hotel, North Ridge
Accra, Ghana
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Monday 18 May
- High-level opening session with the Government of Ghana, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and partners
- Plenary discussions with national convenors on progress and lessons learned
- Roundtable on alignment between national pathways and regional and global frameworks
Tuesday 19 May
- Discussions on financing and investment for food systems
- Roundtable with private sector representatives
- Breakout sessions on resilience and multi-stakeholder coordination
- Session on strengthening accountability
Wednesday 20 May
- Roundtables on science, innovation and data, and on trade
- Dialogue on youth leadership and co-leadership
- Closing session with key regional messages and next steps
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Media may attend the opening session on 18 May and request interviews with selected speakers, subject to availability.
