Project

SIANI

The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative – SIANI – is a global, open and inclusive network that supports and promotes multisector dialogue and action around our vision of sustainable, rights-based and inclusive food systems.

Active project

2009–2023

Project contact

Madeleine Fogde / madeleine.fogde@sei.org

Mr. Sang's wife selling their farm produce at the market in western Kenya. The Accelerating the Adoption of Agroforestry project was initiated to reduce the vulnerability of smallholder farmer in western Kenya to the effects of climate change by improving their livelihood and environments. The project follows an Asset-Based Community-driven Development (ABCD) approach. Photos feature some of the farmers in the Toben Gaa Self-help group who have made accomplishments over the years. — Photo: World Agroforestry Centre / Joseph Gachoka / Flickr.

SIANI’s overall vision is a future where “food systems are more sustainable, rights-based and inclusive of smallholder farmers and marginalised groups.” SIANI’s mission is to “support and promote multisector dialogue and action around food systems transformation”, in Sweden and globally, with participation from academia, the private sector, public authorities and civil society. Our network offers an open and interactive platform for exchange on global issues around food systems, agriculture and poverty reduction.

We seek to contribute to change through:

Knowledge management and communication to identify knowledge gaps, filter and share evidence-based information.
Amplification and awareness-raising of marginalised perspectives to extend the reach, uptake and influence of members, ideas and initiatives.
Inclusive multi-stakeholder dialogues among key stakeholders and representatives to facilitate collective learning and action.
Community-building among diverse members, followers and partners in the SIANI network.
Our diverse network of more than 4500 members represents a wide range of perspectives, ideas, insights and approaches. Since 2008, SIANI has become a hub for anyone who works with and is interested in sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition, particularly in low-income contexts.

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