Francis Mwanza

Francis Mwanza is a researcher and writer specializing in African and local foods.134 He formerly served as the London head of office for the World Food Programme.134 Currently, Mwanza works as a freelance journalist and writer.3

Mwanza is undertaking a project to repatriate 'lost' local seeds and promote African food heritage in his home country of Zambia, with an emphasis on underutilized, nutritious, and resilient local foods.1 He is also a Senior Advisor for Africa at the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF).1

With a background in journalism, international development studies, and public administration, Mwanza brings a wealth of experience to his work. He is fluent in English and has contributed to discussions on global food systems, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on food security.2