Publications
Conceptual framework and method for national and territorial assessments Catalysing the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems
01/2022
This brief provides a summarized version of the methodology used to conduct a global assessment of food systems in over 50 countries, following a joint initiative by the European Union (EU), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Cooperation Centre of Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD) aiming to catalyze the sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems. Also, available in Portuguese: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb8603pt
Mongolia Country Profile
01/2022
The Food System Profile provides a summary of the main food system issues in Mongolia and highlights potential solutions for their sustainable and inclusive transformation.
Food Systems Profile - Democratic Republic of the Congo
01/2022
This document presents in ten pages a summary of the main issues of food systems in Democratic Republic of the Congo,...
Investing in agricultural water management - Pathways to a sustainable future
12/2021
Climate change, emerging technologies and other disruptive factors are changing the way water is used for agriculture. This brief identifies...
Smart farmers – Learning with digital technologies
12/2021
Strengthening the skills and capabilities of agricultural producers, especially smallholder producers, to successfully manage their agricultural enterprises requires sustained investment...
Food Systems Profile - Madagascar
12/2021
This document presents in ten pages a summary of the main issues of food systems in Madagascar, and possible solutions...
The Shortest Path: Accelerating investment towards carbon-neutral agri-food systems
11/2021
As the world gears...
Motivating farmers' market-oriented production - Smallholder horticulture empowerment and promotion approach in Kenya
10/2021
Kenya’s Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion Approach provides technical and soft skills based on the theory of self-determination. The training...
Jharkhand Opportunities for Harnessing Rural Growth Programme in India
10/2021
nvesting in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to...
Rural Empowerment and Agricultural Development Scaling-up Initiative in Indonesia
10/2021
Investing in farmers through public-private-producer partnerships Rural Empowerment and Agricultural Development Scaling-up...
Collaborating to develop agricultural skills: Capacity building agencies in the United States of America
10/2021
Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to...
Up-skilling human capital for value-chain competitiveness in Uruguay
10/2021
Investing in farmers - or agriculture human capital - is crucial to addressing challenges in our global agrifood systems, from...
Institutionalizing farmer field schools: Twigire Muhinzi National Extension System in Rwanda
10/2021
Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to...
Renewable energy for agrifood chains - Investing in solar energy in Rwanda
09/2021
This report presents a structured approach to identify and estimate the market size of specific renewable energy technologies that have...
Food Systems Assessment: Working towards the SDGs- Burkina Faso Early Insight
09/2021
The purpose of this Early Insight is to highlight the key findings of the food system assessment undertaken in Burkina...
Food Systems Assessment: Working towards the SDGs - Madagascar Early Insight
09/2021
The purpose of this early Insight is to highlight the key findings of the food system assessment undertaken in Madagascar...
Investment planning for supply to agro-industrial parks - Lessons from sub-Saharan Africa
09/2021
This brief highlights potential challenges faced to increase agricultural production and improve supply chains when setting up agro-industrial parks, in...
Strengthening smallholder producers' skills and market access - Productive Alliance Programme in Chile
09/2021
This case study report...
FAO Investment Centre - 2020 at a glance
07/2021
Making food systems more sustainable is not just about reducing carbon footprints, but also about creating jobs, reducing inequalities, improving efficiencies along supply chains and strengthening people’s ability to cope with climate change. This short summary - 2020 at a glance highlights the recent work fo the Centre.
Food Systems Assessment: Working towards the SDGs- Nepal Early Insight
07/2021
The purpose of this Early Insight is to highlight the key findings of the food system assessment undertaken in Nepal.