Towards food sensitive planning in South Africa

Abstract

This presentation by African Food Security Urban Network (AFSUN) reviews the institutional framework within which food systems have to operate. The planning system is one of the most important tools for government to influence society. However, local governments do not believe that they have a food security or food systems mandate; support for farming and food production is viewed primarily as a rural problem. Global development needs to reframe urban agendas to include local food systems.