The Guidelines for Food Systems Dialogues at Sub-National Levels in Vietnam provide a practical and adaptable framework to support provincial actors in designing and facilitating inclusive food systems dialogues. These dialogues aim to co-develop Provincial Implementation Plans (PIPs) as part of the implementation of the National Action Plan on Food Systems Transformation towards Transparency, Responsibility and Sustainability (NAP-FST) to 2030.

📌 Suggested Citation:

Pham Thi Hanh Tho, Huynh Thi Thanh Tuyen, Nguyen Minh Quoc. 2025. Guidelines for food systems dialogues at sub-national levels in Vietnam. Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Hanoi, Vietnam.

📝 Overview:

The Guidelines for Food Systems Dialogues at Sub-National Levels in Vietnam provide a practical and adaptable framework to support provincial actors in designing and facilitating inclusive food systems dialogues. These dialogues aim to co-develop Provincial Implementation Plans (PIPs) as part of the implementation of the National Action Plan on Food Systems Transformation towards Transparency, Responsibility and Sustainability (NAP-FST) to 2030.

🔍 Key Highlights:

• Based on Vietnam’s experience in organizing national and regional food systems dialogues in 2021.

• Piloted in Dong Thap and Son La provinces between August–December 2024.

• Offers step-by-step guidance for organizers before, during, and after dialogue events.

• Emphasizes stakeholder engagement, food system profiling, issue prioritization, and multi-sector collaboration.

• Includes sample agendas, facilitation roles, and templates for effective implementation.

The guidelines are suitable for both in-person and virtual settings, though face-to-face dialogues are recommended to maximize interaction and outcome quality. This first edition is designed to be flexible and encourages feedback for continuous improvement through 2030.

📎 Attachment:
📄 Guidelines for FS Dialogues at Sub-National Levels in Vietnam