Amman: Minister of Agriculture and Supreme Council for Food Security Vice President, Saeb Khreisat, chaired a meeting to follow up on the development of the second version of the Food Security Management Information System (FSMIS), and review the media materials for the "No to Food Waste" national campaign. The meeting, attended by Department of General Statistics Director General Haider Freihat and representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP), is part of national efforts to enhance the food security system, through developing data and information management, analysis and use in planning and decision-making, in parallel with enhancing community awareness of the importance of reducing food waste and preserving resources.
According to Jordan News Agency, Khreisat emphasized that accurate, reliable, and updated data is key to drawing up food security policies and making decisions based on evidence. He highlighted the importance of devising an integrated national system that allows for the collection, organization, and analysis of food security data.
Khreisat commended the Department of General Statistics' efforts, noting the development of the national data and statistics system, which has helped enhance the quality and reliability of national data. This development meets international statistical standards and enhances confidence in national indicators.
This progress is deemed crucial for the food security system, as the reference data provided by the Department of General Statistics has contributed to building indicators, measuring performance, and identifying gaps, according to the minister.
Haider Freihat, the Statistics Department's Chief, emphasized the partnership and institutional cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. He stressed the importance of this collaboration in developing data on the agricultural sector and the food security system.
During the meeting, the World Food Program reviewed the proposed media materials for the "No to Food Waste" national campaign. Participants discussed the messages and contents directed to the public and explored ways to enhance their impact and reach various target groups.