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The thirteenth joint edition of the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook provides market projections for major agricultural commodities, biofuels and fish. The 2017 report contains a special feature on the prospects for, and challenges facing, Southeast Asia. Over the ten-year Outlook period, agricultural markets are projected to remain weak, with growth in China weakening and biofuel policies having less impact on markets than in the past. Future growth in crop production will be attained mostly by increasing yields, and growth in meat and dairy production from both higher animal stocks and improved yields. Agricultural trade is expected to grow more slowly, but remain [...]

The Community of Practice (CoP) on food loss reduction acts as a global convener integrating knowledge related to reducing post-harvest losses. The CoP provides a platform to facilitate linking and sharing of information among stakeholders, relevant networks, projects and programmes. Background information found on the CoP website includes relevant news, events, online discussions, resources and links to partners. The CoP website also provides a dynamic platform that facilitates the sharing and coordination of information. The CoP is part of a worldwide effort to mobilise stakeholders and help reduce food losses and waste. Once registered members can take part in the [...]

A pesar de la creciente popularidad de los Modelos de Negocios Inclusivos, hay una falta de enfoques prácticos sobre la forma de implementar, monitorear y evaluar los mismos. Dos metodologías que han ganado relevancia en el mundo de la cooperación son LINK/CIAT y FAO/MNI. Ambas buscan la vinculación de pequeños productores al sector privado, bajo un enfoque deinclusividad y competitividad, con el propósito de generar empleos dignos, aumentar los ingresos y mejorar las condiciones de vida de las familiasrurales. En Honduras y Nicaragua los pequeños productores de hortalizas y de cacao juegan un rol importante en la economía nacional y tienen un impacto social [...]

This brochure is produced on the occasion of the 5th Capitalization Meeting held in Addis Ababa from 30 May - 01 June 2017. The Project involves supporting 14 countries in Africa to implement EU Funded projects implementing the VGGT. Transversal Support provides a platform for project implementers and partners to increase project compliance with international standards and to benefit from technical guidance, capacity development and possibilities for exchange among practitioners.  

L’objectif de cette note technique est d’analyser l’évolution des dépenses publiques en soutien à l’agriculture et l’alimentation (DPAA) au Bénin. La présente analyse s’emploie à identifier l’évolution du soutien aux sous-secteurs de l’agriculture et l’alimentation (recherche, subventions aux intrants, infrastructures,...) et aux produits du secteur agricole dans le temps, par type et source de financement. Aussi, l’ambition de cette note est davantage de livrer une analyse détaillée du niveau, de la composition et de la cohérence des DPAA dans le pays, que de fournir une analyse en profondeur du lien entre la performance du secteur et les dépenses publiques, ou [...]

The Ministerial Decision on Export Competition introduced prohibitions to agricultural export subsidies. It foresees the elimination of export subsidies in different timeframes for developed and developing countries. Specific exceptions have been agreed upon for some products and for particular developed and developing members. The Decision also covers the other three elements (namely Export Credits and Guarantees, International Food Aid and State Trading Enterprises) of the Export Competition pillar. While the elimination of export subsidy entitlements is not expected to induce changes in existing policies, it will, however, prevent future use of the measure.  

Most countries have made significant efforts to develop, revise and adapt their forest policies, programmes and laws to make them relevant to the changing needs of society. However, inadequate institutional structures, management approaches and capacities often make it difficult for those policies and laws to be put into practice. In many cases, public forestry institutions are adjusting to change only slowly, creating a gap between society’s expectations and what institutions are able to deliver. Many public forestry administrations are expected to carry out traditional functions more efficiently and also to perform additional new roles.  This brief describes the changing context within which public forestry administrations operate and outlines concrete steps [...]

This study analyses Egypt’s agricultural sector and its performance over time, identifies constraints to increasing production and exports, and examines the key role of trade in inclusive agriculture development.  After a review of current trends in the agricultural sector and trade policies, the study elaborates on the main pillars of Egypt’s current agricultural development strategy and the factors inhibiting growth of agricultural production and trade. The study concludes by identifying recommended policy changes for improving trade performance such that it could serve to improve food security, incomes, and sustainability in agriculture, with a specific look at the fresh fruit and vegetables markets, in particular analysing Egypt’s orange and grapes [...]

This Regional Gender Strategy is designed to enable FAO RNE officers and country officers in the region as well as development practitioners to respond to current regional priorities. As a complement to the FAO Gender Equality Policy, the regional gender strategy will promote coherence and improve efficiency of gender-sensitive programming. The strategy supports the development of easy and efficient approaches and methodologies to adequately address the needs of the different stakeholders and specific groups, particularly the most invisible and under-considered ones among women, men, youth as well as understand the different interactions or synergies. It is aligned with global FAO [...]

The study provides an overview of Liberia’s livestock/meat and dairy value chains. It addresses the current status of the value chains, makes an inventory of the strengths and constraints of the value chains, as well as policies that could affect them. It also identifies gaps and prescribes solutions. A programme is proposed for investment in the value chains.