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In Islamic States in Face of Future Food Crises
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OIC countriesmay each develop a comprehensive food security strategy that comprises an
action plan to strengthen each pillar of the food system and addresses the substantial OIC -wide
food trade opportunities.
Developing long-term resilience through robust educational programs is a critical component of
food security strategies.
COMCEC can facilitate such strategy development opportunities. To this end, they can work
closely with partners to create strategy development workshops and recommend consulting
and economic development exports. This supports each OIC country's effort to develop a robust
strategy for any food security pledges made by member countries.
6.4. Dedicated Funds Development
While The Islamic Development Bank has played an important role in providing vital funding
for food and agriculture projects across the OIC, distributing $9.4 billion across 866 projects
from inception to the end of 2017,583 the OIC would benefit from an increase in funds allocated,
and an evident improvement in the impact that those funds have.
Funds distributed for food security projects across the OIC may increase toat least $1 billion per
year, with a clear segmentation of how those funds will be used, and a separate project
management arm to ensure funds are distributed for the best causes. The establishment of a
dedicated project management arm is discussed in the next recommendation.
Figure 41: Roadmap for Creating Dedicated Funds to Support Food System Sustainability
Source: DinarStandard Analysis
OIC-administered funds, supplemented by robust partnerships with multi-lateral
institutions, could be dedicated to addressing significant gaps in food systems across the
OIC.
To supplement the Technology Strategy Board, several dedicated funds are needed that go
beyond the OIC’s existing financial infrastructure and funding commitments. The funds could
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