Sustainable Food Value Chains Knowledge Platform

News Archive

08 April 2016
- A report presented at the 29th FAO Regional Conference for Africa on the theme of “Transforming African Agri-Food Systems for Inclusive Growth and a Shared Prosperity” in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, highlights lessons learned and shares recent examples and experiences in ...
05 April 2016
- An initiative of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance, “Making Value Chains Work for Food and Nutrition Security of Vulnerable Populations in East Africa” will be led by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in collaboration with the universities of ...
17 March 2016
- For an ECOWAS Zero Hunger Initiative inclusive of gender equal opportunities Ministers of Gender and Women’s Affairs of the ECOWAS countries pledged to work to ensure that gender is adequately addressed in the implementation of the ECOWAS Zero Hunger Initiative. Read ...
11 March 2016
- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and FAO developed this guidance to help enterprises comply with existing standards for responsible business conduct along agricultural supply chains. The guidance comprises four sections: i) model enterprise policy, outlining the standards ...
10 March 2016
- This brief presents lessons learned from experiences in 15 developing countries where the creation of local markets has enabled farmers to transition to sustainable practices. The brief provides recommendations on what these innovative systems need to grow and prosper. Download the policy brief here. ...