FAO in Angola
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been a key partner in Angola's journey toward sustainable development. Angola's vast natural resources and untapped agricultural potential present an opportunity for the nation to emerge as a self-sufficient food producer and a significant contributor to food security across Africa. FAO provided crucial emergency assistance, including food aid, agricultural inputs, and support for displaced communities. By aligning with Angola’s development priorities, FAO continues to play a pivotal role in fostering agricultural growth, creating economic opportunities, and supporting the country’s vision of a sustainable and food-secure future.
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PUBLICATIONS
FAO Angola Newsletter, Last Quarter 2025
This edition presents a comprehensive overview of FAO Angola’s activities during the final quarter of 2025, highlighting key milestones, strategic engagements, and impactful field interventions that defined the year.
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FAO Angola–The FFS Chitaka Model, a fast and smart model for sustainable food system transformation
The Chitaka Model is an innovative Farmer Field Schools (FFS) tool, that implements smart agriculture with a socio-productive inclusive approach
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Banda Chibia Dam
Banda Chibia Dam: In southern Angola’s Banda Chibia, years of drought once defined daily life. For Rita, a mother of six, each day began with a long walk to fetch water before tending her small farm, an exhausting routine shaped by climate shocks, poor harvests and uncertainty.
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A garden of light
At the core of each FFS is a compact, integrated demonstration plot where farmers work together to test practical solutions throughout the season.
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Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative
The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations
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OCOP in Africa
The One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Supporting the sustainable development of Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) in Africa
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The African Solidarity Trust Fund contributes USD 1 million to combact Desert Locusts
The African Solidarity Trust Fund contributed USD 1 million to combat Desert Locusts. The pledge is a rapid response to an alarming threat.
IN FOCUS
FAO response to global food security challenges
FAO responses to the ongoing crisis and their impact on global food security: Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
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Climate change is here. But we are fighting back
Climate change is the result of human activities and is a threat to human and natural systems.
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South-South and Triangular Cooperation
As a facilitator of South-South Cooperation (SSC), FAO brings together countries that have development solutions with countries that are also interested in applying them.Both South-South (SSC) and Triangular Cooperation
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FAO emergencies and resilience
In emergencies, FAO saves lives, safeguards livelihoods and lays the foundations for resilience
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Introducing the UN Decade of Family Farming
The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlight
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FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31
What is FAO’s Strategic Framework? Since 2010 all of FAO’s work is guided by a Strategic Framework prepared for a period of ten to fifteen years, reviewed every four years.
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Publications
FAO Angola Annual Report 2025 - Including the First Quarter of 2026
10/08/2026
The FAO Angola Annual Report 2025 (including the first quarter of 2026) highlights the Organization’s continued partnership with the Government of Angola in advancing agrifood systems transformation through integrated, evidence-based and people-centred interventions. Guided by the FAO Angola Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2024–2028, and aligned with Angola’s National Development Plan (2023–2027) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2024–2028)
FAO Angola Newsletter, 2nd quarter 2026 – Issue #6
10/07/2026
The FAO Angola Newsletter – Second Quarter 2026 (Issue #6) highlights the Organization’s continued partnership with the Government of Angola to advance more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.
FAO Angola Newsletter, 3rd quarter 2025
13/10/2025
FAO Angola’s third quarter 2025 achievements highlight substantial progress in transforming agrifood systems through community action, innovation, and resilience. In Huíla Province, the Banda Chibia Dam now provides reliable water to over 5 000 people and irrigates 750 hectares, boosting year-round production and livelihoods.
Related links
- FAO Regional Office for Africa
- FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa
- Director-General QU Dongyu
- ONU Angola
- Angola Country Programming Framework
- FAO Angola Photos
FAO Hand-In-Hand Investment Forum
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Contact
FAO Representation in Angola
Rua Comandante Gika, Largo Antonio Jacinto
Email: [email protected]