The National Food Security Strategy 2021 - 2030

Food security is increasingly becoming a major national issue in light of urbanisation, globalisation, significant international food price rises and fluctuations, and climate change impacts. Moreover, food insecurity in Jordan has been exacerbated by the influx of Syrian refugees, decreased remittances from Jordanians working abroad, diminishing support to UNRWA, and lately, the outbreak of COVID-19 which has played an important role in shedding light on the importance and centrality of food security. In these circumstances, the need for having a Food Security Strategy in Jordan cannot be overlooked. The formulation and implementation process of the National Food Security Strategy (NFSS) constitute a challenge as well as an opportunity, not only to the Government but also to other national and international partners, in supporting Jordan to build resilience in the face of these unprecedented shocks and economic slowdowns. Food security is a condition precedent and pre-requirement to achieving human and national security. Accordingly, the strategy strives to contribute to achieving growth, prosperity and to sustaining Jordan’s role as a centre for peace and stability in the region.