Celebrating 80 Years of FAO: Recognizing Outstanding Contributions to South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has embraced South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as a catalytic means to advance agricultural development, food security and rural development.

Building on years of experience and an expanding portfolio, FAO has become a leading promoter and facilitator of SSTC in agriculture, food security and nutrition, in line with its growing institutional commitment to SSTC.

In 2025, FAO will mark its 80th anniversary, celebrating its technical leadership in food security, nutrition and agriculture worldwide. To commemorate the anniversary, FAO will introduce a special recognition to acknowledge outstanding contributions to SSTC, including good practices, successful partnerships, and innovative solutions that have significantly contributed to food security, agricultural transformation, and sustainable development, in line with the FAO’s efforts in SSTC.

Selected nominees will receive a recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of SSTC during the World Food Forum (WFF), in October 2025.

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Recognition categories

These technical recognitions will be given in the following four domains:

1. Countries Championing SSTC, demonstrating exceptional commitment to the advancement of SSTC (both host countries and provider countries can apply).
2. Institutions Advancing SSTC, government and non-government organizations, academic and research institutes, centres of excellence, think tanks, etc., exhibiting outstanding dedication to progress on SSTC.
3. Outstanding SSTC Projects, showcasing significant impact in improving food security, agricultural development, and/or rural livelihoods through SSTC.
4. Individuals Championing SSTC, demonstrating excellence in implementing SSTC programmes and fostering knowledge exchange.

Selection process and timeline

Eligible nominees

FAO invites nominations on demonstrated contributions to SSTC in line with FAO’s Strategic Framework, FAO’s four SSTC principles and strategic focus areas and the above four domains, at the local, national or global level over the past years.

Nomination Process

Submissions are open until 30 June 2025. Late or incomplete nominations will not be considered. 
A selection panel established by FAO will review the nominations and acknowledge exceptional contributions.

Recipients

Selected nominees will receive the recognition during FAO’s World Food Forum, October 2025.
This initiative aligns with FAO’s commitment to recognizing excellence in South-South and Triangular Cooperation. By highlighting good practices and successful approaches, FAO will further reinforce global SSTC efforts to build a food-secure future.