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28/ 10
2020
30/ 10
2020
The Regional Conference for Africa
28/10/2020 – 30/10/2020
The Regional Conference for Africa starts at 9am GMT on Monday (26 October).
The Conference proceedings can be watched live via webcast here:·
Invitation to participate in the e-consultation on digital agriculture investments and digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa
22/10/2020
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) invite you to participate in the ‘"e- Consultation on digital agriculture investments and digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa. (instructions found below) The e-Consultation...
Virtual panel on: Accelerating progress on the SDGs through Information and Communication Technologies and WSIS Action Lines
21/10/2020
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are progressing rapidly and affecting people’s daily lives in the digital era. To an unprecedented extent during the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of ICTs has been critical in responding to crisis. The importance of ICTs is specifically recognized in...20/ 10
2020
World Statistics Day 2020
20/10/2020
On World Statistics Day, let's shine a light on FAO dataOn World Statistics Day, take some time to read about what FAO is doing to ensure that high-quality and internationally comparable data on food and agriculture are produced and made accessible to all.
14/ 10
2020
17/ 10
2020
World Food Day 2020 Celebrations Events
Rome, Italy 14/10/2020 – 17/10/2020
Every year, a large number of events - from marathons and hunger marches, to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests and concerts – are organised in around 150 countries across the world to celebrate World Food Day.
Click here to see events related to World Food Day
Youth led-innovative solutions can help addressing today’s challenges in the agri-food sector
30/09/2020
FAO and Zhejiang University are launching the call for participation to the 'Global AgriInno Challenge 2020' in Zhejiang Province, China, focused on harnessing innovation solutions in response to the challenges associated with 'distribution and sales of agri-food products'. Rome, September 2020- By...
Four Key Findings: Smallholder Farmer Use of Mobile Phones for Agriculture
22/09/2020
ICTWorks published a guest article that summarizes the research findings on Smallholder Farmers Use of Mobile Phones for Agriculture. The research was done in Kenya and examined the use of ‘m-services’ by farmers. The study-examined factors affecting the likelihood of Kenyan farmers’ adoption of m...21/ 09
2020
30/ 09
2020
AI for Good Global Summit
21/09/2020 – 30/09/2020
The 2020 edition of the AI for Good Global Summit is presented as a continuous digital event, featuring weekly programming across multiple formats, platforms and time-zones, including keynotes, expert webinars, project pitches, Q&As, performances, demos, interviews, networking and more.
Is there a potential in adopting Artificial Intelligence in food and agriculture sector, and can it transform food systems and with what impact?
17/09/2020
By Thembani Malapela In brief AI and Machine Learning technologies could transform the agri-food systems and help ending hunger. UN-Wide System is adopting the Artificial Intelligence in its programmes. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is adopting and experimenting...