Policies for Effective Rural Transformation, Agricultural and Food System Transition
Experiences of multi sectoral policy approaches to promote rural transformation, inclusive agricultural transition and economic growth, across sectors and developing regions will be discussed during an event taking place at FAO headquarters on 17 October from 13:00 to 14:30 CEST.
The structural transformation of economies is a clear pathway out of poverty and hunger when the
process is characterized by inclusive productivity growth in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors
and by strong linkages between sectors and urban and rural areas.
For further information on this event and on this area of work please contact: [email protected]
Summaries of consultations
Summary of "Youth – feeding the future. Addressing the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15 to 17 in preparing for and accessing decent work"
This document summarizes the 118 contributions received to the online consultation held from 25 April to 15 May 2016 and facilitated by Jacqueline Demeranville of FAO’s Decent Rural Employment Team.
Summaries of consultations
Summary of "Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Food Security - Online consultation on the background document to the CFS Forum"
This document summarizes the 51 contributions received to the online consultation held from 15 March to 12 April 2016 and facilitated by Deborah Fulton, CFS Secretary.
Reports and briefs
Trends in Foreign Direct Investment in Food, Beverages and Tobacco FAO Commodity and Trade Policy Research Working Paper No. 51
This paper analyses foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in food, beverages and tobacco, including primary agriculture and retail, from 2003 to 2014. It provides information on global, regional and - where possible - national trends in FDI flows in food, beverages and tobacco. When data are...
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Proceedings of activities
Output of "Youth – feeding the future. Addressing the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15 to 17 in preparing for and accessing decent work"
This document includes the 15 contributions received to the online consultation held from 25 April to 15 May 2016 and facilitated by Jacqueline Demeranville, Decent Rural Employment Team at FAO. The views expressed in this information product are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect...
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Consultation
Youth – feeding the future. Addressing the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15 to 17 in preparing for and accessing decent work
Rural youth are the future of food security and rural poverty reduction. However, youth in rural areas of developing countries face enormous challenges in preparing for and accessing decent work, including in agriculture. These challenges are even greater for youth under the age of 18. This online consultation invites you to help identify the solutions that can address these challenges. Your contributions will inform the policy and programme recommendations issued by the international expert meeting “Youth – feeding the future: Addressing the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15 to 17 in preparing for and accessing decent work” that will be held by FAO later this year.
Consultation
Youth – feeding the future. Addressing the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15 to 17 in preparing for and accessing decent work
Rural youth are the future of food security and rural poverty reduction. However, youth in rural areas of developing countries face enormous challenges in preparing for and accessing decent work, including in agriculture. These challenges are even greater for youth under the age of 18. This online consultation invites you to help identify the solutions that can address these challenges. Your contributions will inform the policy and programme recommendations issued by the international expert meeting “Youth – feeding the future: Addressing the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15 to 17 in preparing for and accessing decent work” that will be held by FAO later this year.
Webinars and workshops
Webinar: The Role of Rural organisations in Social Protection
Extending social protection and risk management systems effectively to rural populations is often a challenge for government institutions in many developing countries. The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition has recognized in its 2012 report the importance of involving non-state actors, including rural organizations, in the formulation and execution of social protection systems.
Nature & Faune - African Youth in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development
This Issue of Nature & Faune puts forward the case of “African Youth in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development”. It carries twenty one articles contributed by different individuals, from : policy arena, conservation NGOs; the private sector; civil society groups; research and academia as well as youth groups.
Consultation
Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Food Security - Online consultation on the background document to the CFS Forum
Urbanization and the transformation of agriculture, food systems and rural spaces present challenges and opportunities for inclusive growth, poverty eradication, economic, environmental and social sustainability, and food security and nutrition. This online consultation invites you to contribute to the elaboration of a background document that the CFS Secretariat is preparing to support the discussions at the Forum on Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Food Security to be held at CFS 43 in October 2016.