Presentation food security center

1. Food Security Center –
Abu Dhabi

2.  FAO estimated 1 out of 8 people is suffering from hunger in the world.
 Around 1.4 billion people live on less than US$1.25 a day.
 The world population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050.
 Food production will need to nearly double by 2050 in developing countries.
 GDP growth generated by agriculture is up to four times more effective in reducing
poverty than growth generated by other sectors.
 Poor people spend between 50% and 80% of their income on food.

3.  Starting from the early stages and during its historical development phases
United Arab Emirates were among countries who paid attention to and have
made investment in food security.
 Due to 2007–2008 world food price crisis, a food security committee was
formalized having all food security related entities on board to find sustainable
solutions for such crises and also to define a clear food security vision for the
emirate of Abu Dhabi.
 A country wide study was conducted to map current food commodities supplies
components & Risks starting from country of origin right through to household
consumption.
 Abu Dhabi Executive Council issued in 2010 resolution to establish
“Food Security Center- Abu Dhabi”

4. Definition/ Vision for Food security of United Arab Emirates
“Enabling all citizens and residents of UAE to get healthy Nutritious and
safe food, regardless of the circumstances such as emergencies and
crises”
Food security comprises three components :
A. (Availability).
B. (Accessibility).
C. (Affordability).

5. Core mandates of FSCAD
 Develop policies, legislation and Implement food security strategies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
 Manage emergency food reserves with stakeholders and private sector.
 Develop emergency food security plans and supervise their implementation.
 Increase awareness regarding food security.
 Follow-up and analysis of food market developments (locally, regionally and globally).
 Coordinate with investment funds and investors regarding local and foreign investments in
the food sector to support and attain food security in the emirate.
 Support local production growth (in agricultural, livestock and fishery resources)

6. Outcomes of our Food security strategy :
o Short-term( crisis management) .
o Mid and long-term
 Investment strategy .
 Infrastructure development .
 Supply chain engagement
 Partnership chain development

7.  Food trade (private sector co-investment and co-operation )
 Knowledge, Technology and R&D transfer
 Food security Investment opportunities ( Local & Global)
 Policy and strategy development.
 Disaster Recovery strategy & planning.
 Others

8. Thank you