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What does it take to direct innovation?
05/05/2026
The definition of knowledge in agrifood systems is increasingly being reinvented to encompass both the commons and the commodity. This new perspective can assist in correcting the discrepancies that exist between local or experiential knowledge and formal science, thereby supporting the development...
STI Portal Shortlisted for Global WSIS Prize 2026
28/04/2026
The Science, Technology, and Innovation Portal ( STI Portal) has been named a finalist in the 15th annual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes. This prestigious international contest, organized by the ITU, recognizes initiatives that leverage digital innovation to achieve the...30/ 04
2026
Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture through RAS in NENA: Scalable Solutions & Actionable Pathways
Egypt 30/04/2026
Agriculture in the NENA region is increasingly affected by climate change, with growing challenges related to water scarcity, land degradation, and climate variability.
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) offers practical solutions to enhance productivity, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainability. In this context, Rural Advisory Services (RAS) play a key role in supporting farmers by facilitating access to knowledge, innovations, and climate-informed decision-making.
Gender Equality and Digital Development: Insights from the UNGIS Side Event at CSW70
16/04/2026
On March 13th, 2026, the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS) hosted the side event “Leaving No Woman or Girl Behind: UN System-Wide Cooperation in Action” in conjunction of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). The session was dedicated to enhancing...
Scaling Digital Rural Advisory Services in NENA: From Innovation to Impact
14/04/2026
08/04/2026, Cairo The FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE), through the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS), convened a regional webinar on “Scaling Digital Rural Advisory Services in NENA: Opportunities, Innovations and Practical Recommendations.” The event...02/ 05
2026
16/ 05
2026
Join the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Across Africa
02/05/2026 – 16/05/2026
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in partnership with Google and backed by will.i.am as a key advocate, has launched a new initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to young people across Africa. Announced during Digital@UNGA at the UN General Assembly, the programme aims to tackle both limited connectivity and the growing digital skills gap, particularly among youth in underserved communities.
08/ 04
2026
Webinar ''Scaling Digital Rural Advisory Services in Near East and North Africa: Opportunities, Innovations, and Practical Recommendations''
08/04/2026
On 8th April at 10:00 AM (Cairo time), join the webinar highlighting how Rural Advisory Services play a critical role in supporting farmers by improving access to knowledge, technologies, markets, and financial services. As many countries increasingly explore digital solutions to modernize advisory systems, there is a growing need to exchange experiences on how to scale these services and enhance their impact.
23/ 04
2026
Under the ITU’s Girls in ICT initiative, Join the Webinar “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future''
23/04/2026
On 23 April 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will host a global online webinar to mark International Girls in ICT Day, part of the worldwide initiative led by the International Telecommunication Union under the 2026 theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future”.
From the International Day of Forests and World Water Day 2026: Digital Innovation is Shaping Inclusive and Sustainable Futures
27/03/2026
On 19th March, for the International Day of Forests (21 March) and World Water Day (22 March), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level global event highlighting the interconnections between forests, water, economies and gender equality. Under the...31/ 03
2026
The third E-Dialogue of the EBRD-FAO Agrifood Sustainability and Innovation Series: Agrivoltaics at Scale
31/03/2026
Agrivoltaics at Scale