Results

Held on 25 March 2026 as part of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture (NFI) Seminar Series, the session brought together FAO colleagues to exchange perspectives and practical experiences on partnering with the private sector to advance more sustainable, resilient and inclusive agrifood systems. Scaling impact through partnerships Carlos Watson, Chief of the Private Sector Unit of the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) presented the FAO Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2026-2030, highlighting its focus on expanding collaboration with a wide range of private sector actors, from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational companies, across global, regional and country levels. The Strategy introduces...

On 18 March 2026, the Private Sector Unit of FAO's Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) hosted the first 2026 session of its Private Sector Brown Bag Lunch series. The virtual event titled "Collaborating for Impact: FAO and the CFS Private Sector Mechanism", brought together over 70 participants from across FAO headquarters, regional and country offices, alongside external stakeholders including private sector partners.     A new strategy, a renewed ambition Opening the session, Lauren Phillips, Director of the FAO Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), opened the session by anchoring the discussion in the newly endorsed FAO Strategy for Private Sector Engagement...

On 11 March 2026, FAO convened the first meeting of the year of the United Nations Private Sector Engagement (UN PSE) Network under its chairmanship. The meeting coincided with the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) in Geneva, and brought together UN entities, private sector representatives and partners to exchange experiences and identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration in humanitarian contexts.  Advancing system-wide collaboration  Lauren Phillips, Director of the FAO Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), emphasized the growing importance of private sector engagement in the context of increasing global crises and funding constraints, referencing the FAO Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2026–2030....

Private sector leaders from across Africa called for stronger partnerships, increased investment and faster scaling of innovation to accelerate agrifood systems transformation during the 4th African Agribusiness Leaders Dialogue (AALD), held as an official consultation ahead of the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34).  The online event brought together representatives from agribusiness, finance and industry organizations under the theme Sustaining Agrifood Systems Transformation in Africa: Innovate. Partner. Invest. They shared perspectives on the role of entrepreneurship, technology and capital in transforming Africa’s agrifood systems, which will inform discussions at ARC34 which is to be held from 13 to 17 April 2026 in Nouakchott, Mauritania.  Opening the session, FAO Assistant Director-General...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan and Tamweelcom signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to empower vulnerable rural communities and accelerate the transformation of sustainable agrifood systems in Jordan. The signing ceremony marks the beginning of a five-year collaborative effort to bridge the gap between small-scale agricultural producers and the formal financial sector. This partnership aligns with FAO’s global "Hand-in-Hand" initiative and the "Four Betters"—better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life—ensuring that no one is left behind in Jordan’s development journey. The agreement seeks to create a more resilient...