SAFSI Development Timeline

A comprehensive roadmap for developing South Africa's first real-time food security measurement platform

Development Phases

Phase 1: Business Engineering

May - October 2025

upcoming

Research & Conceptualization

Comprehensive data mapping and methodology design

Framework Development

Six-pillar architecture with scoring algorithms

Big 4 Audit

Independent validation ensuring institutional credibility

Framework Publication

Official release of validated methodology

Phase 2: Data Engineering

November 2025 - March 2026

upcoming

API Development

Backend systems and data automation infrastructure

First Index Publication

Baseline index with 10-year backdated analysis

Dashboard Launch

Interactive platform for real-time monitoring

Quarterly Reporting Schedule

Academic & Research Substantiated Reports

Regular publications validated by academia, researchers, and industry experts

Q1 2026

upcoming

January 1 - March 31

Inaugural Report

First comprehensive SAFSI analysis with baseline data

Q2 2026

upcoming

April 1 - June 30

Quarterly Update

Seasonal analysis and trend identification

Q3 2026

upcoming

July 1 - September 30

Mid-Year Assessment

Comprehensive review and methodology refinements

Q4 2026

upcoming

October 1 - December 31

Annual Review

Full year analysis and strategic recommendations

Key Milestones & Success Metrics

Phase 1
Audited methodology & framework validation
Phase 2
Live dashboard & automated data feeds
2026
Quarterly reports & stakeholder adoption

12-Month Impact Targets:

  • • 3+ government departments using SAFSI for policy development
  • • 10+ private sector partners integrating SAFSI data
  • • R1B+ in agricultural investment decisions influenced by SAFSI insights