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A “food systems”approach to obesity looks at the entire food chain, from the farm to the plate, and seeks to promote changes in the way that food is produced, processed, distributed and consumed. It includes reducing consumption of highly processed food and bringing producers closer to consumers. In a joint workshop...

Government officials and climate change experts from the Near and North Africa countries, and resource partners from within the region and beyond  are gathering in Cairo on 9 September, 2019 to unfold opportunities to combat the climate change adversities in agriculture and water sectors. The upcoming regional workshop organized by the...

The Regional Office for Near East and North Africa of the is organising the "Trade Integration for Food and Agricultural Commodities in Arab Countries: Challenges and Opportunities". The event will be held on July 16 and 17 at Cairo Egypt in collaboration with the League of Arab States and the...

The food safety system of Egypt is undergoing a major transition: the newly established National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). NFSA will oversee the safety of food products with the aim to improve the regulatory oversight and efficiency in the food system.   The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the...

Title: The Arab region towards Zero Hunger: Challenges and Opporiunities Time: 13:30 – 14:30Venue: Sheikh Zayed Center Moderator: Mr. Abdessalam Ould Ahmed, Assistant Director General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa - FAO Speakers:  Mr. José Graziano da Silva, Director-General – FAO  H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General – League of Arab...