Posts on the Topic "farmers"
18/ 05
2021
WSIS Official Opening Segment
18/05/2021
The WSIS Forum provides a multistakeholder platform to foster global cooperation and provide meaningful connections to information society by ensuring Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a key enabler for sustainable development. Under the theme of WSIS Forum 2021 this year: ICTs for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Societies and Economies (WSIS Action Lines for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals), the WSIS Forum continues to highlight the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines to help accelerate the achievement of the Sustainabl
10/ 03
2021
Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) Side Event on: “Digitalization in Food and Agricultural Markets and Trade”
10/03/2021
This side event aims to explore the role of digitalization in food and agricultural markets and trade and assess the tools and platforms available for countries to use and reap benefits. It is envisaged that the discussion will address the following questions:
1) What is the impact of digital technologies on food and agricultural trade and markets?
2) How can digitalization help markets deliver sustainable development outcomes – economic, environmental and social – and facilitate smallholder farmers’ inclusion?
26/ 11
2020
Launch of the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)
Rome, Italy 26/11/2020
- Thursday, 26 November | 15:00 Rome time (CET)| Register here
The State of Food and Agriculture, one of FAO's major annual flagship publications, aims at bringing to a wider audience balanced science-based assessments of important issues in the field of food and agriculture.
30/ 11
2020
01/ 12
2020
Digital Agriculture Solutions Forum 2020 for Asia-Pacific
Thailand 30/11/2020 – 01/12/2020
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are organising Digital Agriculture Solutions Forum (DASF) for Asia and the Pacific 2020 (formally called E-agriculture Solutions Forum) that will be held virtually from 30 November – 2 December 2020.
Register here to attend
24/ 11
2020
The United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) Regional Launch in NENA
24/11/2020
The United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019 - 2028 Regional E-Launch in the Near East and North Africa Region Tuesday, 24 November 2020 at 11:00 – 15:00 (GMT+2)To attend, please make sure to register using the below link:
04/ 11
2020
Special Event ( ERC32): Innovation and digitalization as catalyst to transform the food and agriculture systems
04/11/2020
Regional Conference for Europe (ERC) 32nd Session Special Event : Innovation and DigitalizationTheme : Innovation and digitalization as catalyst to transform the food and agriculture systems
Date & Time : Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 10.30-11.30 a.m (Rome Time)
Event Brief
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...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
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.