Second Training Workshop on the Use and Application of EMA-i+ and EMPRES-i+
The Food and Agriculture...
As FAO and partners gather in Farafenni, North Bank Region, to celebrate World Food Day this year, the chosen theme resounds with profound significance: "Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind." This theme encapsulates the essential connection between water and food security, a nexus that lies at...
Reviving mangroves in rural Gambia
27 September 2023
27 September 2023
In a remarkable initiative GCF-funded Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in The Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia) in partnership with FAO, a journey has commenced to revive mangrove ecosystems. This endeavour aims to secure livelihoods and fortify the environment, giving hope to communities that may be losing a substantial portion...
FAO, Government of The Gambia sign two-year IBSA-funded Project
13 September 2023
13 September 2023
In a collaborative effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of The Gambia, a transformative initiative to empower rural women and youth in 14 selected communities through a Horticulture Project has been set in motion. This groundbreaking endeavour, known as "Enhancing Vegetable...
The Gambia witnessed a call to action on September 01, 2023, when partners came together at the National Rice Forum and Policy Dialogue. Shibu Rampedi, FAO Representative, delivered a message of support igniting a flame of hope for food and nutrition security in this West African nation. It was a...
FAO inspires hope for better rice production
01 September 2023
01 September 2023
In a significant gathering of the National Rice Forum and Policy Dialogue from 01 to 02 September 2023, Moshibudi Rampedi, FAO Representative passionately painted a picture of rice's significance in The Gambia and the pressing need to boost local production. Ms. Rampedi's message was clear: collective action is necessary to...