This policy brief describes the current status of policies and programs in Benin and Mozambique, with the aim of identifying potential gender and social sensitive post-harvest initiatives, thereby supporting their transition to a more sustainable and inclusive food security economy. Based on the analysis of the post-harvest policy status of the two countries, the report identifies a variety of reform opportunities, including the restructuring of post-harvest, gender and social equity policies; and provision of incentives across key sectors to support the development of food security system.