Executive Development Programme in Urban Food System Innovation & Leadership

• Executive Overview of Urban Food Systems: An exploration of the complex and dynamic nature of urban food systems, including an understanding of the various actors, processes, and challenges involved in creating sustainable and equitable food systems in urban areas.<br> • Innovation in Urban Agriculture: An examination of innovative approaches and technologies in urban agriculture, including hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical farming, that have the potential to increase food production, improve food security, and promote sustainable urban development.<br> • Food Policy and Governance: An analysis of the role of policy and governance in shaping urban food systems, including an examination of food policies at the local, national, and international levels, and an exploration of the challenges and opportunities associated with food governance in urban areas.<br> • Food Justice and Equity: A consideration of the social and economic dimensions of urban food systems, including issues of food justice, equity, and access, and an examination of the ways in which urban food systems can be designed to promote social inclusion, reduce poverty, and improve health outcomes.<br> • Leadership in Urban Food System Innovation: An exploration of the leadership skills and competencies required to drive innovation and change in urban food systems, including an examination of the role of leadership in promoting collaboration, building networks, and fostering innovation.<br> • Urban Food System Case Studies: An analysis of real-world examples of urban food system innovation and leadership, including case studies of successful urban agriculture projects, food policy initiatives, and community-based food systems.<br> • Design Thinking for Urban Food Systems: An application of design thinking principles and methods to the challenge of creating sustainable and equitable urban food systems, including an exploration of the potential for co-creation, prototyping, and iterative design to drive innovation and improve outcomes.<br> • Metrics and Evaluation for Urban Food Systems: An examination of the metrics and evaluation frameworks used to assess the performance of urban food systems, including an exploration of the challenges and opportunities associated with measuring the social, economic, and environmental impacts of urban food systems.<br> • Future Directions for Urban Food Systems: A consideration of the future directions