Publications
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
01/06/2024
The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability, enhance policy advocacy, scientific research and capacity building, disseminate sustainable practices and technological innovations, and support community involvement. 264 p.
Mapping of the soybean-to-poultry value chain in Malawi and South Africa from a trade potential perspective
01/06/2024
This issue brief was developed under the Empowering women and boosting livelihoods through agricultural trade: Leveraging the AfCFTA programme, co-implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). 16 p.
Responsible business conduct in the pineapple industry: a guide for producers and exporters
01/06/2024
This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global pineapple industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability. 144 p.
Better life: Gender equality and women’s empowerment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
01/05/2024
This report showcases gender equality and women’s empowerment highlights in 2022 and 2023 and is divided into global and regional highlights. Its overall objective is to share major achievements, good practices and lessons learned in 2022–2023 and to guide FAO’s upcoming work to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. 34 p.
Towards digital inclusion in rural transformation
01/05/2024
The rapid and ongoing digital transformation of government, economic, and social sectors holds immense potential to improve outcomes across the SDGs for smallholder farmers and rural communities more generally. However, it is also widely recognized that digitalization alone does not guarantee inclusion. Rural residents and marginalized groups have the most to gain from digitalization but are also the most at risk of falling further behind due to digital divides. 113 pp.
Introduction: Achieving gender equality in climate change and agrifood systems
01/05/2024
This course is addressed to anyone who wishes to learn how to effectively help in designing gender-transformative and gender-responsive policies related to agriculture and climate actions.It is focused on the most critical issues affecting gender equality and explains why they are important for building inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems. Its purpose is also to set the scene and provide key concepts, an overview, and key policy frameworks that will help you in the next course series.2 p.
Gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security, agricultural production, income and family relations in rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
01/05/2024
This paper explores changes in agriculture, food security, nutrition, and family dynamics in the rural areas of Central Asia – specifically, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan – during the pandemic, focusing on women and men. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses, the findings reveal that rural women were disproportionally affected due to pre-existing gender disparities and limited decision-making power. 34 pp.
Strengthening the capacities of farmers, rural women and youth to drive sustainable agrifood systems
01/05/2024
To promote FAO's work in partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs), PSUP has produced partnership briefs to highlight work done in recent years with some CSO partners. This specific brief highlights the work done together with the Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) in building the capacities of key stakeholders, including farmers, women and youth, in building sustainable agrifood systems. 2p.