Highlights
Evaluating forests and forest livelihood projects
20/03/2024
Forests are not only home to millions of species but also play a
critical role in sustaining the livelihoods of communities across the
globe.
Key recommendations on FAO's work on gender
08/03/2024
Gender issues in agriculture and development are widespread and
persistent, affecting both men and women in various ways.
Dimitra clubs: community listeners’ clubs for the empowerment of women and men
07/03/2024
Dimitra clubs are rural groups of women, men and young people who organize
on a voluntary basis to discuss development challenges and find solutions
together.
Evaluating projects for sustainable agri-food systems
22/02/2024
Agri-food systems are all the interconnected activities and actors involved in getting food from field to table. This encompasses everything from agricultural production and processing to distribution, consumption, and waste management.
Online discussion: Artificial intelligence in the context of evaluation
15/02/2024
As we enter the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how can we as evaluators take advantage in our professional activities? Share your ideas in this online Community of Practice.
Improving procurement for emergency response
06/12/2023
Untimely response remains one of the main factors constraining the effectiveness of FAO emergency programmes. Decentralizing procurement – with fast-track procedures and additional support to country offices – can help address this limitation while strengthening local value chains.
Learning from FAO projects on land and soils
16/11/2023
Soil, the thin layer that covers the Earth's land surface, is often taken for granted, yet it is a vital resource that underpins global food security, environmental sustainability, and human well-being.
Learning from conflict management and peace-sustaining work at FAO
15/11/2023
Conflict is a major driver of food insecurity around the world. It can
disrupt agricultural production, damage infrastructure, and displace
people, all of which can lead to hunger and malnutrition.
Lessons from FAO projects with Indigenous Peoples
08/11/2023
Indigenous Peoples have been the stewards of the land for thousands of
years, practicing sustainable agriculture that has sustained their
communities and the environment.
Evaluating FAO's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
11/10/2023
Food and agriculture lie at the heart of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) and 169 targets. SDG1, End poverty, includes targets related to social
protection, land rights and resilience, while SDG2 is dedicated to
ending hunger, improving food security and nutrition, and promoting
sustainable agriculture.