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ANNEX 2. Suggestion for the establishment of the Provincial Inter-
Sectoral Working Group

INSTRUCTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE PROVINCIAL INTER-SECTORAL WORKING GROUP
This instruction provides guidance on establishing a PWG. Users are encouraged to
apply it flexibly, as the process may vary between provinces.

Step 1: New working group proposal submission
• The PWG is coordinated by one focal department, which is appointed by the
Provincial People’s Committee. When establishing the PWG at the sub-national
level, it is essential to define the group’s role and ensure it aligns with the current
needs of the province. Therefore, the leading organization should assess and
understand the province’s needs in advance.

• The proposal for the establishment of the PWG includes information:
- Role:
PWG members’ general tasks are to support the policy engagement process
of NAP-FST implementation.

o Participate in capacity building activities, technical meetings and other
activities.

o Provide feedback on the process, including materials for meetings, food
system profile development, food system issue identification, and the
draft implementation plan.

o Share information and data for the food system profile assessing the
current status of the provincial food system, and the monitoring and
evaluation process of the NAP-FST.

During the development of the food system profile, the PWG’s key roles
include discussing and providing feedback on the process, supplying and
reviewing data and reports to complete indicators, advising on scoring criteria,
assigning scores for indicators, assessing the local food system, etc.

- Expertise
o Ensure the PWG includes diverse expertise covering key areas such as
agriculture, nutrition and health, socio-economics and trade, science and
technology, statistics, environment, policy and governance, and education.

o For each key area of expertise, ensure at least two officials or experts
representing each sector. The PWG should consist of 13 to15 members in total.

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