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UN Open Source Week 2026
UN Open Source Week 2026 is the premier global forum for advancing open source collaboration in direct support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Digital Compact. The event demonstrates how open source drives digital cooperation, fosters innovation, and enables sustainable...
HASTEN Lecture: Advancing agrifood innovation systems through inclusive approaches in science, technology and innovation – Key lessons from Ethiopia and Peru
December 2025
e-Agriculture is a global community of practice that facilitates dialogue, information exchange and sharing of ideas related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
The mission of e-Agriculture is to facilitate the discussion on the adoption and use of ICTs and digital innovations in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and rural development.
e-Agriculture was born out of Action Line C7 ICT Applications: e-agriculture from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO of the UN) was assigned as facilitator of this action line and also took up the role of the facilitation of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice
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Open Registration E-Mentorship for Girls in ICT Day 2026
16/03/2026
To celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2026, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing a global online event that will bring together mentors, girls, and young women to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in...
Proud Contributor Since 2022: FAO leading Innovation in the 2025 State of the Digital Public Goods Ecosystem Report
13/03/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is featured in the 2025 State of the Digital Public Goods Ecosystem Report, published by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA). A member of the Alliance since May 2022, FAO contributes to advancing open, reusable digital solutions...