Social and economic Equity

City leaders that want to address inequality and poverty related to food systems, can undertake different recommended actions of this MUFPP category, such as: to use forms of social protection systems such as cash and food transfers, food banks, community food kitchens, emergency food pantries etc. to provide access to healthy food for all citizens, to encourage and support social and solidarity activities, to promote networks and support grassroots activities, to promote participatory education, training and research.

Discover the 6 recommended actions for the Social and economic Equity category.

Action 14

Use cash and food transfers, and other forms of social protection systems (food banks, community food kitchens, emergency food pantries etc.) to provide vulnerable populations with access to healthy food, while taking into consideration the specific beliefs, culture, traditions, dietary habits and preferences of diverse communities, as a matter of human dignity and to avoid further marginalization.

Indicators

18. Percentage of food insecure households based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)
19. Percentage of people supported by food and/or social assistance programmes
Action 15

Re-orientate school feeding programmes and other institutional food services to provide healthy and local/regional food.

Indicators

20. Percentage of children and youth (under 18 years of age) benefitting from school feeding programmes.
Action 16

Promote decent employment for all, within the food and agriculture sector, with the full inclusion of women.

Indicators

21. Number of formal jobs related to the urban food system that pay at least the national minimum or living wage.
Action 17

Encourage and support social and solidarity economy activities, that support sustainable livelihoods in the food chain and facilitate access to safe and healthy foods.

Indicators

21. Number of formal jobs related to the urban food system that pay at least the national minimum or living wage.
Action 18

Promote networks and support grassroots activities that create social inclusion and provide food to marginalized individuals.

Indicators

22. Number of community-based food assets in the city.
23. Presence of food-related policies and targets with a specific focus on socially vulnerably groups
Action 19

Promote participatory education, training and research as key elements in strengthening local action to increase social and economic equity, promote rights-based approaches, alleviate poverty and facilitate access to adequate and nutritious foods.

Indicators

24. Number of opportunities for food system-related learning and skill development in i) food and nutrition literacy, ii) employment training and iii) leadership

Milan Pact Awards special mentions on Social and economic Equity

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY