Shared Learning, Inspired Action: Insights from Global Exchanges on Strengthening Urban Food Markets

By:
Dickson Minja; Ann Trevenen-Jones; Balance Phala; Selina Emmanuel
Date:
2026
Resource type:
Peer review
Link:
Shared Learning, Inspired Action: Insights from Global Exchanges on Strengtheni…

This GAIN Convening Paper (#22) synthesises insights from eight global Community of Interest sessions held in 2025 on strengthening urban food markets. It highlights how cities can leverage governance, infrastructure, gender inclusion, food waste management, and nutrition-focused interventions to transform markets into hubs for healthy, resilient, and equitable food systems. The paper emphasises inclusive governance and the CityFood Market Action Framework as practical pathways for locally led action.