Trainings, tools and databases
Protection from gender-based violence in food and nutrition security interventions
This booklet provides practical guidance on how to design and deliver food security and nutrition programmes in ways that prevent and mitigate gender-based violence and contribute to the protection of survivors and those at risk. The guide is a living document that will continue to evolve as FAO...
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Consultation
Mainstreaming biodiversity in agriculture, fisheries and forestry for improved food security and better nutrition
Biodiversity and ecosystem services are essential in supporting agriculture in multiples ways and at all levels. These interlinkages are increasingly seen as key for livelihoods, welfare, production and development.
This online consultation will contribute to define further the objectives and partnerships of FAO's Biodiversity Mainstreaming Platform and to advance the development of its work programme.
Reports and briefs
Combined effects and synergies between agricultural and social protection interventions: what is the evidence so far?
This publication identifies interactions between agricultural and social protection interventions and shows the positive impacts of combined programmes on income diversification, food security and poverty reduction.
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Rural Africa in motion
The atlas Rural Africa in motion. Dynamics and drivers of migration South of the Sahara aims to offer a better understanding of complex rural migration patterns in sub-Saharan Africa. The atlas notes that the vast majority of Africans (75 percent) are migrating within Africa, whilst the overwhelming...
Trainings, tools and databases
E-learning course on migration and youth in rural areas
This e-learning course provides a detailed description of the linkages between migration and rural development, with a specific focus on youth. The course also provides policy recommendations on how to maximize the positive impacts of rural migration and minimize the negative ones.
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Reports and briefs
Promoting alternative to migration for rural youth in Tunisia and Ethiopia
Each year, rural areas lose a promising share of their workforce, as youth leave their homes and migrate to cities or move abroad in search of a better future. By addressing the links between distress migration and rural development, FAO is making a difference in Tunisia and Ethiopia. Through the...
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Farmer field schools for small-scale livestock producers: A guide for decision makers on improving livelihoods
This guide explains the farmer field school approach, from animal production to health and marketing. It discusses benefits to livestock-dependent communities in diverse contexts (for example in post-disaster and protracted emergency situations) and its application in different systems.
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Webinar: Rural youth employment: emerging challenges and targeted solutions
Wednesday, 28th February 2018 at 15:00-16:30 CET (UTC+1)
This webinar’s objectives are to:
- Raise awareness and sensitize on the importance of addressing emerging issues related to rural youth employment in Africa and beyond;
- Present FAO and NEPAD experiences and lessons learnt at country level;
- Showcase and discuss good practices and tailored responses to emerging issues, e.g. success factors for entrepreneurship development at local level; radicalization, etc.
Speakers:
Opening remarks: Fati N’zi Hassane, Head of Skills and Employment for Youth Programme, NEPAD Agency
Unami Mpofu Senior Programme Officer Skills and Employment for Youth Programme NEPAD Agency
Francesca DallaValle, Youth Employment Specialist, FAO
Ileana Grandelis, Rural Employment Officer, FAO
Moderator:
Zofia Mroczek, Decent rural employment and child labour consultant, FAO
How to attend the webinar
Kindly register in advance at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Fm-ItLu8XDlN9WtUjEWsA0JPYQKd669tXIH3mvUS1WU/edit This will ensure you will receive all documentation, feedback and recording of the webinar after the event.
Or join us directly on Wednesday, 28th February 2018 at 15:00-16:30 CET (UTC+1) on this link http://fao.adobeconnect.com/youth/
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Summaries of consultations
Rural migration, agriculture and rural development
This FSN Forum brief is based on the September-October 2017 online discussion Rural migration, agriculture and rural development, facilitated by Andrea Cattaneo of FAO. Participants in 28 countries commented on the draft annotated outline of the 2018 edition of The State of Food and Agriculture...
Summaries of consultations
Sustaining the Impact of Capacity Development Initiatives for African Youth in Agriculture
This document summarizes the online discussion Sustaining the impact of capacity development initiatives for African youth in agriculture, which was held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition in Africa (FSN Forum Africa) from 25 October to 17 November 2017. The online discussion was...