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This third guideline provides detailed, step-by-step guidance to help provincial authorities and stakeholders develop food system profiles — a critical tool to support the implementation of the National Action Plan on Food Systems Transformation (NAP-FST) by 2030.

This guideline builds on lessons from CGIAR's research and the ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food Regional Program. It is intended as a living document and will evolve with stakeholder feedback throughout the NAP-FST implementation process up to 2030.

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.

The year 2023 marked significant strides by CGIAR in its mission to transform food, land, and water systems amidst the global climate crisis. This year’s report emphasizes nutrition, health, and food security, highlighting numerous innovations and collaborations that have driven positive change. The report also underscores the critical need for increased investment in agricultural research to achieve sustainable and scalable results.