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food environments, consumer behavior, and food system outcomes for nutrition and
health, economic development and environment. Information in the profile helps provincial
authorities to assess local food systems comprehensively. They can prioritize actions to
effectively navigate food systems transformation, either by integrating existing programs
and projects or by developing novel initiatives. The profile serves as a reliable source
of information for stakeholders, promoting evidence-based decision-making processes
and contributing to implementation of the NAP-FST. Furthermore, it establishes the
foundation for local authorities to develop provincial socio-economic development plans
aimed at achieving food and nutrition security.

To convey information effectively, the food system profile-a brief assessment using
infographics and key indicators to summarize data, trends and insights for each food
system element-is presented as a concise document.

Experts develop the food system profile based on available data from national and sub-
national sources (see Annex 1 for datasets and reports available at the national and
sub-national levels).

HIGHLIGHTS FOR USERS
A Food System Profile

- Assists local/province authorities and stakeholders in understanding the current
state of the provincial food system by highlighting key features, achievements,
trends and challenges. The profile helps the provincial authorities assess the
local food system in a holistic manner, setting strategic priorities and planning
actions to effectively transform it, either by integrating existing programs or plans
or by developing new focused ones for future implementation.

- Is a visual document summarizing existing data, trends, and insights and
incorporating visually engaging infographics.
- Supports provincial authorities, research institutions, civil society organizations,
etc. in decision-making process for implementing the NAP-FST at local levels.
Examples of food system profiles developed for Vietnam at the district level.

- Food System Profile: Dong Thap province – Vietnam
- Food System Profile: Son La province – Vietnam
- Food System Profile: Cau Giay district - Hanoi, The urban area – Vietnam https://
hdl.handle.net/10568/113548

- Food System Profile: Dong Anh district - Hanoi, The peri-urban area – Vietnam
https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/113362

- Food System Profile: Moc Chau district – Son La, The rural area – Vietnam
https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/113363

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