Investment Solutions for Sustainable Food and Agriculture
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West African leaders equipped to drive more sustainable livestock investments
03/02/2025
Around 25 livestock specialists from Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Togo and the
Rural Alliances spark agricultural transformation in Bolivia
29/10/2024
Agriculture in Bolivia, a cornerstone of the country’s economy and the primary livelihood for its rural communities, is undergoing a transformation.
FAO’s Investment Centre celebrates 60 years of effective development partnerships
16/10/2024
Future work targets sustainable value chain development, decarbonization, digital agriculture and innovative finance among many other areas
Latest publications
Jordan: A catalogue of agritourism experiences
02/2025
This catalogue is the result of extensive research and dialogues with key stakeholders, and highlights more than 40 unique agritourism experiences across Jordan. It offers a portal for tourists, both inside and outside the country, to engage in a spectrum of agricultural activities and enjoy the country’s local produce.
Understanding commercial urban agriculture - An overview
01/2025
From 2021 through 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, University of Bologna, Wageningen University and Research, University of Liège and others conducted an exhaustive study assessing the state of commercial urban agriculture (CUA) globally, with special focus on countries in which the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) operates.
Digital technologies for agriculture in Türkiye - A review
01/2025
This study reviews the current state of digital technologies in agriculture in Türkiye. Following a brief review of key trends and challenges in the agriculture sector, the study describes the ecosystem for digital transformation and the current technology supplier landscape.
Accessing finance to invest in agrifood - A review of experimental evidence
12/2024
This brief focuses on the impacts of finance access on farmers’ investments and how it can enable investments in farms and businesses. It examines experimental and quasi-experimental evidence around farmers’ and small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to finance, the economic impacts of accessing financial services on investments, and the constraints of accessing finance in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs).
Land tenure for Indigenous and Afro-descendant Peoples - An investment for the planet
12/2024
Despite the significant financial commitments made at COP 26 to recognize the territorial rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities with customary rights, including Afro-descendants, limited investment has reached local populations to protect, delimit, and title their territories.
FAO-World Bank Cooperative Programme 1964–2024 FAO Investment Centre 60 years young
12/2024
This year, 2024, marks the 60th anniversary of the Cooperative Programme (CP) between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank, a collaboration that has been a cornerstone of efforts to eliminate poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.
Building resilience in urban food logistics systems
11/2024
This report explores the transformative impact of recent global disruptions on urban food logistics. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, it addresses critical challenges such as supply chain resilience, evolving consumer demand, and the need for sustainable infrastructure.
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Annual Reviews
FAO Investment Centre - 2023 at a glance
07/2024
FAO, through its Investment Centre, works with partners to provide tailored, scalable investment and finance solutions to help countries achieve better,...
Annual Reviews
FAO Investment Centre - Annual Review 2023
07/2024
The world’s agrifood systems need to become greener, healthier, more inclusive and more resilient. Investment is critical to that transition. FAO, through...