Publications
Zimbabwe Country Profile
06/2022
This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Zimbabwe and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders' consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD which aims at catalyzing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems.
Eastern Caribbean Region Profile
06/2022
This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in the Eastern Caribbean region and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders' consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
Strengthening buyer/supplier relationships: Practical guidance for Montenegrin retailers
06/2022
This document is intended to support Montenegrin retailers to engage in local sourcing, which can also strengthen their contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, support country commitments to the Paris Agreement, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of modern food retail.
Digital agriculture in action: Selected case studies from India
06/2022
This publication highlights some successful initiatives in leveraging digital technologies, improving value-chain processes and building capacity to bring about positive change among agriculture stakeholders and improve livelihoods.
Investing in carbon neutrality: Utopia or the new green wave? Challenges and opportunities for agrifood systems
06/2022
'Investing in carbon neutrality: utopia or the new green wave?' presents a comprehensive assessment of the key challenges and opportunities of carbon neutrality, and scopes out the road ahead for agrifood systems. It provides strategic insights on the actions needed to move the carbon neutrality agenda forward in terms of investment opportunities and public policy priorities, with important recommendations for development partners.
Somalia Country Profile
05/2022
This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Somalia and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders' consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD which aims at catalyzing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems.
Dominican Republic Country Profile
05/2022
Available in Spanish only. This is a summary of the main problems of the food system in the Dominican Republic and highlights possible solutions for its sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and consultation with stakeholders that was part of a global assessment of food systems in more than 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO, and CIRAD that aims to catalyze the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia Country Profile
05/2022
Available in Spanish only. This Food Systems profile provides an overview of the main challenges facing the food system in the Plurinational State of Bolivia and highlights possible solutions for its sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and consultation with stakeholders that was part of a global assessment of food systems in more than 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
Jamaica Country Profile
05/2022
This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Jamaica and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation.
Belize Country Profile
05/2022
This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Belize and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders' consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
The Lao People's Democratic Republic Country Profile
05/2022
Available in Lao. This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in The Lao People's Democratic Republic and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
South Africa Country Profile
05/2022
This Food Systems Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in South Africa and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and stakeholders' consultation that was part of a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
Tea sector review: Azerbaijan
05/2022
This study was produced under an FAO-EBRD Cooperation project on reviewing the development potential of the tea sectors of Azerbaijan and Georgia. As a result of the joint research in the two countries carried out as part of the project, a similar separate review of the Georgian tea sector was also published under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.
Adoption of climate technologies in the agrifood system: investment opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic
05/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), collaborating within the Finance and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change (FINTECC) programme, developed a rapid assessment methodology to identify and prioritize climate technologies and practices in the agri-food sector, based on their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, support climate change adaptation and contribute to economic development.
Adoption of climate technologies in the agrifood system: investment opportunities in Kazakhstan
05/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), collaborating within the Finance and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change (FINTECC) programme, developed a rapid assessment methodology to identify and prioritize climate technologies and practices in the agri-food sector, based on their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, support climate change adaptation and contribute to economic development.
Tea sector review: Georgia
05/2022
This study was produced under an FAO-EBRD Cooperation project on reviewing the development potential of the tea sectors of Azerbaijan and Georgia. As a result of the joint research in the two countries carried out as part of the project, a similar separate review of the Azerbaijani tea sector was also published under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.
Mali Country Profile
04/2022
Available in French only. This is a summary of the main issues facing Mali's food systems and possible solutions to make them more sustainable and inclusive. It is the result of a systemic analysis and consultation with all food system stakeholders in more than 50 countries. It is part of an assessment supported by the European Union, FAO, and CIRAD, which aims to identify the major challenges and possible solutions for activating the sustainable and inclusive transformation of these systems.
Peru Country Profile
04/2022
Available in Spanish only. This Food Systems profile provides an overview of the main challenges facing the food system in Peru and highlights possible solutions for its sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and consultation with stakeholders that was part of a global assessment of food systems in more than 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
Guatemala Country Profile
04/2022
Available in Spanish only. This Food Systems profile provides an overview of the main problems of the food system in Guatemala and highlights possible solutions for its sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and consultation with stakeholders that was part of a global assessment of food systems in more than 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.
Colombia Country Profile
04/2022
Available in Spanish only. This Food Systems profile provides an overview of the main problems in Colombia's food system and highlights possible solutions for its sustainable and inclusive transformation. It is the result of a systemic analysis and consultation with stakeholders that was part of a global assessment of food systems in more than 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the EU, FAO and CIRAD.