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The Work We Do Ep.8 - A Systems Approach for Agrifood Transformation | Corinna Hawkes
Sunday, 30 August, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Corinna Hawkes, Director of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety Division. Corinna explains what it means to transform agrifood systems through a systems approach and why change requires looking beyond individual problems and solutions to the relationships, incentives, and power dynamics that shape our agrifood systems. She draws on examples from Brazil, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and New York City to show how evidence, governance, collaboration, and long-term thinking can help turn tradeoffs into wider benefits. Hosted by Katrin Park Produced by Eduardo De La Chica 00:43 What does transforming agrifood systems mean? 03:07 What is a "systems" approach? 03:59 Systems approach v. coordination 07:14 Marketing unhealthy foods to children 10:00 Compromises and aligning incentives 12:13 Navigating powerful interests 15:12 Short election cycles and long-term commitments 21:23 Monitoring transformation 24:32 Systems approach in Sierra Leone 27:05 Co-creating solutions in Tanzania 28:14 Public procurement in New York City 29:33 Corinna's journey Transcript: https://www.fao.org/media/docs/aboutfaolibraries/transcripts/transcript_corinna-hawkes_260831.pdf
