阿拉伯区域粮食系统治理：政策、机构与权力

Policies, Institutions and Power VISION ESCWA, an innovative catalyst for a stable, just and flourishing Arab region MISSION Committed to the 2030 Agenda, ESCWA’s passionate team produces innovativeknowledge, fosters regional consensus and delivers transformational policy advice.Together, we work for a sustainable future for all. Navigating Food System Governance Policies, Institutions and Power © 2026 United Nations All rights reserved worldwide Photocopies and reproductions of excerpts are allowed with proper credits. All queries on rights and licences, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the UnitedNations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply theexpression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal Links contained in this publication are provided for the convenience of the reader and are correctat the time of issue.The United Nations takes no responsibility for the continued accuracy of that References have, wherever possible, been verified. Mention of commercial names and products does not imply the endorsement of the United Nations. References to dollars ($) are to United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. Symbols of United Nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with figures. United Nations publication issued by ESCWA, United Nations House, Riad El Solh Square, P.O. Box: 11–8575, Beirut, Lebanon. Website: www.unescwa.org. Cover photos: ©VisualProduction/stock.adobe.com©starush/stock.adobe.com©Arfuu/stock.adobe.com©Vadym/stock.adobe.com Acknowledgements The present report was produced by the United Nations Economic and SocialCommission for Western Asia (ESCWA), under the overall guidance of the Executive Team leader and report contributor Ms. Reem Nejdawi, Chief of Food and Environment PoliciesTeam, ESCWA Lead author Ms. Maria Pilar Ouro Paz, Economic Affairs Officer, ESCWA Contributors Mr. Fadhel Kaboub, Associate Professor of Economics at Denison University andPresident of the Global Institute for Sustainable ProsperityMr.Youness Abouyoub, Senior Governance and Public Administration Officer, ESCWA Research assistants Ms. Estelle Aljammal, Research Assistant, ESCWAMs. Layale Gedeon, Research Assistant, ESCWAMr. Wissam Hourani, Project Assistant, ESCWAMs. Fidele Rammal, Research Intern, ESCWA Production ESCWA Conference Management Section. Key messages Effective governance, defined by transparency, accountability,effectiveness, participation, equity and the rule of law, is essentialto transforming food systems so they can deliver food security Food systems in the Arab region are under severe pressure.In 2023, 66 million people were undernourished and nearly40 per cent of the population of the region experienced foodinsecurity. Conflict, climate change, urbanization, scarce natural Clear policy direction is needed to guide legislation andpolicymaking. Historically, countries in the Arab region havepursued paths from self-sufficiency to market liberalization, with Coordinated robust institutions are critical to overcoming existinghorizontal and vertical fragmentation. Promising initiatives,including national food system high-level bodies, joint government Accountability, transparency and the rule of law build trust.Stronger decision-making processes and robust accountabilitymechanisms are essential to reducing corruption and resource Data is the backbone of evidence-based policy and monitoring.However, weak institutional capacity, outdated censuses, andlimited transparency and data access undermine policy design and Stakeholder engagement, including civil society, foodproducer organizations, academia and the private sector,ensures that all voices are heard. Over 200 stakeholderdialogues on food system transformation have taken Food systems governance is shaped by deep power asymmetriesand transboundary challenges, such as resource scarcity, importdependence and conflict, complicate food system governance inthe Arab region. Regional collaboration is key to managing shared Regional solidarity and South–South cooperation can advanceequitable trade, climate financing, debt relief and sustainable resourceuse. By rethinking inherited global structures and leading reforms, Transforming food systems in the Arab region requires clear policyorientation and coordinated institutions, accountability mechanisms, Contents Acknowledgements......................................................................................................... 3Key messages.................................................................................................................... 4Introduction...........................................................................................................