Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC)

Agribusinesses and agri-food chains that are more inclusive and efficient are developed and implemented by the public and private sectors

Start date 01/08/2013
End date 31/05/2018
Status Closed
Budget USD 6 545 459
Project Code FMM/GLO/103/MUL
Objective / Goal To improve food security through efficient agri-food systems that provide rural men and women equal opportunities in food value chains.
Impact
  • Component 1
    • Created a database and catalogue of information and knowledge sources on food losses, which were analyzed and disseminated to members of the global food loss network.
    •  Established an interactive global platform, including Communities of Practice, information sharing and coordination activities on food loss reduction.
    •  Created partnerships and collaboration of global and regional initiatives on food loss reduction involving public and private organizations and companies.
    •  Identified critical points for food loss reduction and viable solutions formulated.
    •  Strengthened capacity of multi-stakeholders to implement food loss reduction.
  • Component 2
    •  Output 1: Women’s active involvement in value chains and access to and control of resources is strengthened through technical support.
    •  Output 2: Institutions and producer organizations are strengthened to increase women’s active participation in agri-food systems.
    •  Output 3: Gender equality issues are systematically integrated in technical approaches to business.

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