Agrifood Systems Transformation and the Future of Industrialization in Developing Countries

In February 2026, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) released a policy brief titled “Agrifood Systems Transformation and the Future of Industrialization in Developing Countries”, which identifies a rapid shift in global food systems that is opening new pathways for industrial development.

Key Messages

Three Stages of Transformation

  • Agrifood transformation follows three stages: traditional, transitional, and modern.
  • In the transitional stage, value chains expand from rural to urban areas, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) driving processing and trade.
  • The modern stage features capital-intensive production, globally integrated value chains, and dominance of off-farm agrifood systems, including large processors ....
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