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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
FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase
Harare - Two transformative initiatives were officially launched in Zimbabwe, ai
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organizat
FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase
Harare - Two transformative initiatives were officially launched in Zimbabwe, ai
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organizat
FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase
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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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
Read moreThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Read moreAfter 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
Read moreRobert 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
Read moreFAO-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.
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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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Thursday, 29 May 2025, from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Conference Room 8 - United Nations Headquarters, New York – UN Web TV
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.
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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