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In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance wellbeing,  safety and empower Gambian women oyster harvesters, FISH4ACP has launched a transformative six-week swimming programme for  60 of them. This pioneering project is funded by the Organization of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) through FISH4ACP and implemented by FAO with support...

FAO holds the 15th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting for West Africa in Banjul, Gambia  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Sub-Regional Office for West Africa opened its 15th annual multidisciplinary team (MDT15) meeting today. The hybrid event runs from November 28 to 1st December 2023 at the Sir Dawda...

As we celebrate World Fisheries Day on November 21st, the Gambia finds itself at a critical juncture to ensure sustainable management of its fisheries sector. This year's theme, "Build enabling policy environments for small-scale artisanal fisheries," underscores the pivotal role that small-scale fisherfolk play in safeguarding food security and livelihoods....

FAO Strengthens National Emergency Response Capabilities in Animal Health   FAO Strengthens National Emergency Response Capabilities in Animal Health The Emergency Management Centre for Animal Health (EMC-AH) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) successfully concluded a crucial national training workshop on the Good Emergency Management Practice (GEMP) in...

Second Training Workshop on the Use and Application of EMA-i+ and EMPRES-i+ The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) hosted the Second Training Workshop on the Use and Application of Event Mobile Application (EMA-i+) and EMPRES Global Animal Disease Information System (EMPRES-i+) from February 19 to 23 March 2024. Livestock disease surveillance plays...