15.4 Government policy to enhance Bioeconomy
The National Policy for Food and Nutrition Security (NFNSP)
The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy is a holistic response to the challenges mentioned above. In developing the NFNSP, it took into account all pertinent policy frameworks related to Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) at various levels, including the National Policy Agenda (NPA), sector-specific strategies, and cross-cutting strategies such as food safety and nutrition. It confirmed that the content of the NFNSP was consistent with these frameworks whenever applicable, thereby aligning NFNSP with these policies. Consequently, by actively pursuing food and nutrition security, the NFNSP actively contributes to the fulfillment of the NPA’s objectives.
Furthermore, the NFNSP serves as Palestine’s strategic approach to accomplishing the second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG2). However, its impact extends far beyond this specific goal. It pinpoints interventions that can foster synergies with other sector-based efforts, driving progress towards national objectives and achieving outcomes across numerous goals and targets outlined in UN Agenda 2030 for Development.
Essentially, the NFNSP’s design aims to:
A) be as comprehensive as possible, addressing all pertinent aspects of Palestinian FNS.
B) Maintain alignment with Palestine’s current policy-making practices and harmonize with existing policy frameworks.
C) Facilitate effective monitoring and evaluation of interventions, proposing a Results Framework.
The NFNSP identifies interventions that not only tackle the root causes of food and nutrition insecurity but also bolster the resilience of households and communities, primarily in the context of food and nutrition security and indirectly in addressing other forms of vulnerability.
The NFNSP envisions “Food and Nutrition Secure Resilient Communities and Households in Palestine,” with the overarching goal of creating a nation where everyone has access to enough wholesome food and where natural resources are managed in a way that preserves ecosystem functions to meet the needs of the present and future populations. In this scenario, households and communities actively engage in fair economic development, reap the benefits, have respectable work opportunities, and are more resilient to shocks related to the environment, the economy, and politics.