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Promotion of One Country One Priority Product initiative through FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme (OCOP) FAO headquarters
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OCOP takes a major step forward with support from China

FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase

From left: His excellency Ambassador Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe; Professor Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Zimbabwe and Mr Lifeng Li; Director, FAO Land and Water Division officially launch the two projects in Harare
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FAO launches two new projects on sustainable soil management and water governance in the Global South

Harare - Two transformative initiatives were officially launched in Zimbabwe, ai

FAO Bangladesh Launches Groundbreaking Agricultural Transformation Project supported by the Gates Foundation
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FAO Bangladesh Launches Groundbreaking Agricultural Transformation Project supported by the Gates Foundation

The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organizat

Promotion of One Country One Priority Product initiative through FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme (OCOP) FAO headquarters
News
OCOP takes a major step forward with support from China

FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase

From left: His excellency Ambassador Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe; Professor Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Zimbabwe and Mr Lifeng Li; Director, FAO Land and Water Division officially launch the two projects in Harare
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FAO launches two new projects on sustainable soil management and water governance in the Global South

Harare - Two transformative initiatives were officially launched in Zimbabwe, ai

FAO Bangladesh Launches Groundbreaking Agricultural Transformation Project supported by the Gates Foundation
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FAO Bangladesh Launches Groundbreaking Agricultural Transformation Project supported by the Gates Foundation

The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organizat

Promotion of One Country One Priority Product initiative through FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme (OCOP) FAO headquarters
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OCOP takes a major step forward with support from China

FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase

South-South and Triangular Cooperation

There has been rapid economic transformation across the developing world over the past three decades, with notable increases in economic output, improvement in human development, and expansion of trade, investment and finance. Some of these developing countries have become major players in global development and economic governance owing to their economic progress, technological advances and contribution to a global pool of tested solutions to pressing development challenges.

The 2030 Agenda places increasing emphasis on South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as both means to support effective capacity-building and the objective of enhancing cooperation. It underscores the need to mobilize resources through SSTC and strengthen SSTC partnerships on capacity-building, science, technology and innovation.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has embraced South–South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) as a key delivery modality to catalyse agricultural development, food security, rural development. FAO has over 40 years of experience as a leading promotor and facilitator of SSTC in agriculture, food security and nutrition. Today, SSTC is fully integrated within FAO's Strategic Framework and is a key delivery modality in the implementation of FAO's projects and programmes.

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South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) in FAO
11/01/2022

FAO has embraced South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) as a key delivery modality to catalyze agricultural development, food security, rural development, poverty reduction and nutrition ove

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South-South and Triangular Cooperation Guidelines for Action
South-South and Triangular Cooperation Guidelines for Action
07/01/2022

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has embraced South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) as a key delivery modality to catalyse agricultural development, food security, rural development, poverty reduction and nutrition over the past two decades. FAO has strengthened its support for SSTC since 2012, and the SSTC portfolio has been expanding in line with the progressive institutionalization of SSTC in FAO.

From left: His excellency Ambassador Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe; Professor Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Zimbabwe and Mr Lifeng Li; Director, FAO Land and Water Division officially launch the two projects in Harare
FAO launches two new projects on sustainable soil management and water governance in the Global South
28/07/2025

Harare - Two transformative initiatives were officially launched in Zimbabwe, aimed at empowering the country to sustainably manage its soil and water resources. The two projects: “Capacity Development on Sustainable Soil Management in the Global South” and “National Water Roadmap towards 2030 Sustainable Development Goals” focus on sustainable soil management and water governance and are designed to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through enhanced technical capacity, inclusive governance, and South-South cooperation.

FAO Bangladesh Launches Groundbreaking Agricultural Transformation Project supported by the Gates Foundation
FAO Bangladesh Launches Groundbreaking Agricultural Transformation Project supported by the Gates Foundation
23/07/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with financial support from the Gates Foundation, officially launched the “Technical Support to Sustainable and Resilient Investment Towards Agriculture Sector Transformation Programme (AsTP)” today at a high-level inception workshop held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka.

Promotion of One Country One Priority Product initiative through FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme (OCOP) FAO headquarters
OCOP takes a major step forward with support from China
17/07/2025

FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase of accelerated implementation after a milestone Inception Workshop. 

Project leaders from 15 demonstration countries across five regions gathered at FAO headquarters in Rome from 8 to 10 July to share experiences and plan implementation.

OCOP helps countries to identify and promote special agricultural products, tap into market potential and sustainable growth, and preserve local food culture and heritage. 

Rice-fish farming in the Land of Milk and Honey: Anastasia's story
01/07/2025

Anastasia Mwamula, a farmer in Butaleja, Uganda, successfully used the ancient Chinese tradition of breeding fish in flooded paddy fields and other techniques taught under the the FAO-China-U

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Foxtail millet: Charles' story
27/05/2025

After receiving training and seeds from the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation (SSC) project, Charles Swama, a farmer from Butaleja, Uganda, now grows foxtail millet, a drought and dise

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Boosting yields with hybrid rice: Robert's story
27/05/2025

Robert Sagula, a 69-year-old rice farmer from Nabiganda, Uganda, received expert training in transplanting techniques, how to prepare the land with proper digging and fertilization, the appro

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Building Capacities through South-South Cooperation (SSTC) - GCP/SEC/023/TUR
Building Capacities through South-South Cooperation (SSTC) - GCP/SEC/023/TUR
02/04/2025

FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes. Building Capacities through South-South Cooperation (SSTC) - GCP/SEC/023/TUR. A variety of challenges including but not limited to climate change, conflicts and economic shocks are impacting agrifood systems. In the face of these risks, multi-stakeholder collaboration, knowledge exchange and expertise sharing have become more important than ever.    

South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Land Management and Ecosystem Restoration
South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Land Management and Ecosystem Restoration
16/10/2024
An online survey and a series of workshops were organized in 2022 to assess demand and expertise for South-South Cooperation (SSC) about Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Ecosystems Restoration (ER). Three regions were selected: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Central Asia (CA) and Near East and North Africa (NENA). The knowledge brief sets out the case for investment in SSC in the context of SLM and ER.
Support to the diversification and sustainable crop production intensification for smallholder farmers in the drylands of Borno State (GCP/INT/1019/TUR)
Support to the diversification and sustainable crop production intensification for smallholder farmers in the drylands of Borno State (GCP/INT/1019/TUR)
24/05/2024
Agriculture is the main contributor to Nigeria's national economy, with over 65 percent of the population directly or indirectly relying on it for their livelihoods. Women and youth make up 50–70 percent of the sector's economically active population. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is supporting the capacity development of farmers and institutions.

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2025

10/07

2025

Regional Policy Dialogue on Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) for Agrifood System Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tanzania, 09/07/2025 - 10/07/2025

The Regional Policy Dialogue on Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) for Agrifood System Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa will take place on 9–10 July 2025 in Dar e

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29/05

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22nd Session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation Side Event: "South-South and Triangular Cooperation Gateway"
United States of America, 29/05/2025

Thursday, 29 May 2025, from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Conference Room 8 - United Nations Headquarters, New York – UN Web TV

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South-South Cooperation (SSC)

South-South Cooperation (SSC) is defined as a  mutual sharing and exchange of knowledge, experience, technical and financial resources related to agriculture and food systems between two or more developing countries, as well as collective actions in pursuit of their individual and/or shared development objectives.

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Triangular Cooperation (TrC)

Triangular Cooperation (TrC) is defined as a development cooperation framework whereby two or more developing countries, alongside other development stakeholders, engage in mutually beneficial collaboration and exchanges with the support of a developed country(ies) and/or multilateral organization(s).

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