A new online data hub intends to help countries make more informed food policy decisions, according to Devex. It aggregates data across various aspects of the food system — from supply chains to individual diets — providing a fuller picture of how people around the world can access the nutritious foods they need.
The Food Systems Dashboard, which covers 230 countries, was launched last week by a consortium of organizations led by Johns Hopkins University, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and the Food and Agriculture Organization.
It uses 171 indicators to show national and regional trends in food systems including crop yield, relative caloric prices, presence of markets, fruit and vegetable consumption, stunting rates, and population growth.
