Concept note Nutrition and Food Security

In a bid to achieve the goals of the 2022 theme of nutrition, the Commission and other stakeholders have commenced the implementation of the roadmap including the various communication and activities for the theme in 2022.

One of the key events to be marked in 2022 is Africa Day which will be celebrated under the AU Theme “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent: Strengthening Agri-Food Systems, Health and Social Protection Systems for Acceleration of Human, Social and Economic Capital Development.”

Africa Day is observed annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was created on 25 May 1963. It is the precursor of the African Union (AU). In commemorating Africa Day 2022, the African Union Commission will celebrate Africa’s indigenous foods, their diversity and the nutritional value that comes from them.

The World Nutrition Day is marked annually on May 28 and comes just 3 days post the Africa Day providing an opportunity to extend the digital activation.