Our first ValueLinks for Agrifood Systems (VL4AFS) training took place very successfully in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, in October 2024. 17 participants, all experts in value chain promotion, nutrition and food policy, contributed to it. We introduced a new concept and tools to support change agents in agrifood systems. The new seminar in June 2025 will be a further milestone for rolling out the advanced ValueLinks for Agrifood Systems approach.

The fundamental transformation of agrifood systems has become increasingly important as a key approach in international development cooperation as outlined in the core area strategy 2021 „Sustainable Agri-Food Systems“ of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The transformation concept aims at supplying food in sufficient quantity and quality within planetary boundaries and in compliance with a human rights-based approach.