FAO in collaboration with the Economic Community for West Africa States (ECOWAS), CILSS/AGRHY MET, and Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), will host a regional workshop on “Agriculture Systems at Risk; priority Action towards Climate Change Adaptation” from 4 to 5 February 2013. The workshop will...
African Green Revolution Forum 2012
24 September 2012
24 September 2012
AGRF 2012 builds on recent momentum to tackle global food security. The forum sets the stage for African ownership in the next phase of scaling agricultural development solutions and steering investment to build a sustainable food secure future.
Leading farmers to better markets and business deals: FAO and sister UN agencies in Malawi show the way
27 August 2012 - 29 September 2015
27 August 2012 - 29 September 2015
Last month National Agriculture Fair (27-29 august). It captures the joint efforts for three UN agencies (FAO, WFP and UNWomen) with financial support from the PAA project using the Brazil resources.
Title: “Leading farmers to better markets and business deals: FAO and sister UN agencies in Malawi show the way.”
Focus: Trade,...
New FAO Director-General meets the press, 3rd January 2012
30 December 2011
30 December 2011
New FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva holds his first press conference since officially assuming his post. Prior to taking the helm at FAO, Graziano da Silva was FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean. A Brazilian agronomist and economist, he suceeds Jacques Diouf of...
The use of ICTs among people in rural areas in Africa is growing rapidly. Mobile coverage reaches further than roads, electricity, sanitation or clean water. ICTs - and in particular mobile technology - provide access to information and communication, complement successful development initiatives, drive innovation and empower communities and individuals...