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Exchange information on food security and sustainable agriculture, with a focus on the following technical areas of collaboration: Plant Breeding and Genetics (including plant health); Food Safety and Control; Animal Production and Health; Soil and Water Management; Insect Pest Control – with capacity development as a cross-cutting element. Enhance capacities and pilot innovative solutions that will facilitate greater adoption of sustainable agriculture techniques globally and at the country level. Support FAO and its Members in harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for the transformation of agrifood systems.

This partnership will support regional, national and local financial institutions in boosting agricultural financing for sustainable agrifood systems investment, including financing to smallholder and family farmers and small and medium agrifood enterprises. The collaboration also envisages support to private investment for sustainable agrifood systems, including policy support and promotion of innovative financing approaches such as blended finance. Other potential engagement areas include the Food Coalition and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative. The closer collaboration between the two entities will provide an opportunity to mobilize financial resources, policy assistance support and technical expertise to contribute to agri-food systems transformation with large scale impacts...

FAO and CCOIC share common objectives with regard to end poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture, thus to make livelihoods inclusive, safe and sustainable. Both parties intend develop and detail their cooperation and effectiveness in the following fields: aligning Chinese businesses with the SDGs by 2030; capacity building on sustainable food system and agricultural development; knowledge sharing and exchange of information; and promoting cooperation on resilience building and coping with disasters and fragility.

This partnership commits to undertake joint studies or projects in specific  areas; i) facilitate in capacity building and training, through internships, fellowships, and lectures, as appropriate; ii) promote knowledge sharing and dissemination of information; and iii) engage in advocacy and awareness-raising through joint events and exhibitions in areas of mutual interest. 

FAO and CRDB Bank intend to collaborate to promote climate-resilient farming techniques, improve land and water management, address post-harvest losses, and enhance smallholder farmers’ access to financing. The partnership aims to support sustainable agribusiness development and create innovative financial products tailored to the unique needs of farmers. A strong focus will be placed on expanding credit opportunities, offering insurance products to mitigate agricultural risks, and leveraging digital banking solutions to enhance financial inclusion in rural areas.