The Regional Knowledge Exchange on the promotion of efficient rice farming practices and value chains in sub-Saharan Africa took place from 7 to 11 August 2017 in Elmina, Ghana. The workshop brought together over 40 participants from ten countries and technical partner institutions involved in the implementation of the regional project “Partnership for Sustainable Rice Systems Development in Sub-Saharan Africa’’ (GCP/RAF/489/VEN). The key objectives of the workshop were primarily (1) to discuss priorities and plans for continued project implementation at country and at regional...

South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) is rapidly gaining ground as a powerful delivery mechanism in the development cooperation landscape. It has been recognized as a key means of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with particular reference to UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.   SSTC initiatives, facilitated...

With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, FAO’s mandate has been reinforced and scaled up to a depth and scope that calls for a greater commitment in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Much still needs to be done in order to mobilize sufficient resources and support to meet the global necessities related to the eradication of hunger, malnutrition and poverty globally. Deepening our engagement with resource partners and fostering new alliances with like-minded players is essential for generating real and far-reaching impact on the ground. This...

On Tuesday, 28 November 2017, FAO held a Resource Partners consultative meeting on three fast-spreading animal and plant pests and diseases: Fall armyworm (FAW), Peste des petits ruminants (PPR – also known as sheep and goat plague), and banana fusarium wilt (FW) disease. The meeting assessed the impact of the rapid spread of the diseases, indicating efficient and sustainable means to prevent, manage and, in the case of PPR, eradicate them. Representatives from more than 30 countries and partner organizations called for the intensification of synergies to stand together and combat these global threats through resource mobilization, greater attention and support. ...

The 2016 Annual Report presents results achieved by projects supported by the FAO Multipartner Programme Support Mechanism (FMM) in 2016. The FMM is an innovative funding mechanism for partners willing to contribute to FAO’s work through unearmarked or lightly earmarked funds. The FMM directly supports FAO’s Strategic Framework (2010-2019) and the realization of the organization’s Programme of Work and budget, and focus on results. In 2016, the FMM supported 17 projects implemented in 42 countries. They delivered substantial results geared towards the achievements of the SDGs and FAO’s Strategic Objectives. In addition, beyond their...