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HIGHLIGHTS FOR USERS

Before starting Step 1, users should ensure they share a common understanding*
of key concepts within the food system.

*Notes: The Training of Trainers (ToT) learning process under BDN was organized in Dong
Thap and Son La provinces in 2024 led by Can Tho University, Can Tho University of Med-
icine and Pharmacy (CTUMF), Centre for Agrarian Systems Research and Development
(CASRAD), VAAS, ISPAE, NIN, and CIAT. The ToT level 1 training materials have been
revised and translated in Vietnamese.

Outputs: Initial groups of indicators and specific indicators.

Common instructions for application

We primarily referred to Fanzo et al. (2020), with supplementary insights from Melisse
et al. (2020) to identify potential groups of indicators and relevant indicators at the sub-
national level (see Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Annexes 3–5).

- Potential groups of indicators and those relevant and potentially available at the
sub-national level are outlined in Annexes 3–5. Users are encouraged to exercise
flexibility in selecting indicators that best suit the specific context of each province.
Where certain indicators are unavailable, they can be replaced with others that
are more appropriate.

- Discussions should be organized by sectors.

Category 1. Food system drivers

Climate change Globalization and trade
Temperature, rainfall, salinity, sea level Economic development
rise Food imports and exports

Deforestation and biodiversity loss Innovation and technology
Soil erosion
Trade promotion
Investment and infrastructure

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